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RUTH ALONGA

RUTH ALONGA

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Africa|Travel|World

Hundreds of Rwandans who fled to Congo after the 1994 genocide return in UN repatriation

Hundreds of Rwandan refugees who have been living in eastern Congo since the 1994 genocide in Rwanda have been repatriated

Hundreds of Rwandans who fled to Congo after the 1994 genocide return in UN repatriation
Africa|Political|World

Congolese church leaders meet Rwanda-backed rebels in the east in latest push for peace

Congo’s largest church organizations have met with Rwanda-backed rebels in the country’s east to advocate for peace and dialogue after weekslong fighting

Congolese church leaders meet Rwanda-backed rebels in the east in latest push for peace
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe

The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured a major city in eastern Congo have sought to reassure its residents about their safety

Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe
Africa|News|World

Families of the victims of attacks on displaced people in Congo mourn their dead

Families of the victims of last week's bombings at two camps of displaced people in eastern Congo, which killed at least sixteen people, have mourned their loved ones at a ceremony in the city of Goma

Families of the victims of attacks on displaced people in Congo mourn their dead
Africa|News|World

Fire at a displacement camp in Congo leaves dozens of families without shelter, UN says

The U.N. says a fire at a displacement camp in eastern Congo has destroyed around 50 makeshift tents, leaving dozens of families without shelter

Fire at a displacement camp in Congo leaves dozens of families without shelter, UN says
Africa|News

2 aid workers killed in the latest violent attack in eastern Congo’s conflict

Two aid workers have been killed in eastern Congo when their convoy was attacked

Africa|News|World

A truce in Congo ends in a week. Aid groups say it could be a lost opportunity to help civilians

A two-week truce in eastern Congo has heavily reduced fighting, but with a week left aid workers and local civil society groups say not much help has reached millions of people who are trapped in one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises

A truce in Congo ends in a week. Aid groups say it could be a lost opportunity to help civilians
Africa|Health|News|World

Congo's humanitarian crisis helped mpox spiral again into a global health emergency

A humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo is contributing to mpox outbreaks there and elsewhere in Africa that have been deemed a global health emergency by the World Health Organization

Congo's humanitarian crisis helped mpox spiral again into a global health emergency
Africa|News|World

At least 78 people died when a boat with 278 on board capsized in eastern Congo, official says

A Congolese governor says at least 78 people have died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo

At least 78 people died when a boat with 278 on board capsized in eastern Congo, official says
Africa|Health|World

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks

Congolese authorities have started vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several other African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks
Africa|World

With roads often blocked by rebels in Congo, boats — the only alternative — have become death traps

The overcrowded boat that capsized in eastern Congo last week killed eight members of Serge Nzonga’s family along with 70 others

With roads often blocked by rebels in Congo, boats — the only alternative — have become death traps
Africa|Health|World

Years of war in Congo have created a dire mental health crisis. But little support is available

Years of conflict in eastern Congo have created a dire mental health crisis

Africa|Health

Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus

Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing.”

Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus
Africa|Health|Science|Technology|World

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

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