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4 UN peacekeepers, 3 Bangladeshis, 1 Pakistani killed in African attacks
In the latest attacks on UN peacekeepers, three Bangladeshis have died from a bomb attack in the Central African Republic, barely a week after a Pakistani was killed in Congo
 "4 UN peacekeepers, 3 Bangladeshis, 1 Pakistani killed in African attacks")
Blinken concerned over detention of Congo opposition figure, raises issue
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was concerned about reports of the detention of an opposition political leader in Congo
 "Blinken concerned over detention of Congo opposition figure, raises issue")
UN peacekeepers kill two civilians in Congo; chief Guterres outraged
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed outrage after UN peacekeepers opened fire and killed two residents of a town in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that borders Uganda
 "UN peacekeepers kill two civilians in Congo; chief Guterres outraged")
Mortal remains of BSF jawans killed in Congo reach their native villages
The mortal remains of two Border Security Force jawans, who were killed in a violent protest in Congo, reached their respective villages in Rajasthan
 "Mortal remains of BSF jawans killed in Congo reach their native villages")
UN chief condoles killing of peacekeepers in Congo during call with PM Modi
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed his sincere condolences to the government and people of India on the killing of two Indian peacekeepers serving with the UN mission in Congo
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To save the planet, it is time poor nations get paid for protection
DRC is the first developing nation to decide if rich countries aren't serious about paying the costs that their carbon emissions will impose on poorer ones, they will have to raise the cash themselves
 "To save the planet, it is time poor nations get paid for protection")
India emphasises role of Peacebuilding Commission at UN Security Council
After the recent deaths of peacekeepers in Congo, India emphasized peacebuilding and sustaining peace at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday.
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Two BSF personnel on UN peacekeeping duty in Congo killed amid protests
Two Border Security Force personnel, who were part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo, were killed on Tuesday during violent protests, a spokesperson for the force said.
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Monkeypox kills 9 in Congo; Nigeria's first death from disease in 2022
Nine people have died of monkeypox in Congo in 2022 while Nigeria has recorded its first death from the disease this year, the countries' health authorities said
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IMF approves extended credit release of $ 212 mn to Congo: Executive Board
IMF's Executive Board has approved the immediate release of more than $212 million to back up the international reserves of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
 "IMF approves extended credit release of $ 212 mn to Congo: Executive Board")
At least 20 killed, several wounded in attack on IDP site in Congo: UN
At least 20 people were killed and several wounded in a raid on an internally displaced persons (IDPs) site in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians have said.
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Congo volcano eruption, ensuing chaos kill at least 15, destroy 500 homes
Torrents of lava poured into villages after dark in eastern Congo, leaving at least 15 people dead amid the chaos and destroying more than 500 homes, officials and survivors have said
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Congo declares the end of the 12th Ebola outbreak in the country
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday officially declared the end of the 12th Ebola outbreak, which killed six people in its eastern province of North Kivu
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Democratic Republic of Congo confirms a new Ebola case
A new positive case of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in North Kivu, a province in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to Minister of Public Health Eteni Longondo.
Singing star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company
DAKAR (Reuters) - A company led by American-Senegalese R&B singer Akon has signed a deal to finance a copper and cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint venture with a state miner, according to a contract published by the mines ministry.
 "Singing star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company")
More than 50 people dead after landslides collapse gold mine in east Congo
Heavy rains for days led to the disaster
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India sending two teams to UN missions for Covid effort to Congo, S Sudan
India is contributing two teams of specialists to fortify medical facilities in UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to meet the Covid-19 challenge
Here are a few stories of how Ebola helped Africa prepare for coronavirus
Ebola prompted the World Health Organization to change its emergency response structure, rapid laboratory testing and changing the design of treatment centres
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At least 26 killed as plane crashes into homes in Congo's Goma city
The 19-seater aircraft crashed into residential homes in the Mapendo district near Goma's airport in the North Kivu province shortly after takeoff
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Mining world keeps keen eye as Congo counts votes for next leader
Country is the top producer of cobalt, used in batteries
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