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How the world sleepwalked into the global mpox emergency
How the world sleepwalked into the global mpox emergency
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024
A mutated form of mpox has been circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo for months. Now, the response to what has become a global health emergency faces a key obstacle: The country still does not have a single vaccine.Countries with major rainforests join hands to save them
Countries with major rainforests join hands to save them
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023
Countries that are home to the world's three major rainforests agreed on Saturday to cooperate to overcome deforestation and safeguard biodiversity but fell short of a concrete alliance to protect the vital carbon sinks.Corpses pile up after nearly 200 killed in Congo floods
Corpses pile up after nearly 200 killed in Congo floods
SATURDAY, MAY 06, 2023
At least 200 people have died in flash floods in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday (May 5), after heavy rain destroyed buildings and forced aid workers to gather mud-clad corpses into piles. Red Cross workers in blue scrubs placed bodies on top of each other.Four civilians dead as anti-U.N. protests spread in Congo
Four civilians dead as anti-U.N. protests spread in Congo
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022
Four people protesting against a United Nations peacekeeping mission were killed on Wednesday in the Congolese city of Uvira when troops fired shots which hit an electric cable that fell on them, Congolese officials said.Congolese parade Lumumba's coffin through Brussels streets
Congolese parade Lumumba's coffin through Brussels streets
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022
Dozens of people on Tuesday joined a festive funeral procession across the streets of Brussels to pay tribute to murdered Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba.Belgian king reiterates regrets for colonial past in Congo but does not apologise
Belgian king reiterates regrets for colonial past in Congo but does not apologise
THURSDAY, JUNE 09, 2022
Belgium's King Philippe reaffirmed his deepest regrets on Wednesday for the exploitation, racism and acts of violence during his country's colonisation of the Democratic Republic of Congo, but again stopped short of formally apologising.Congos Nyiragongo volcano erupts, causing thousands to flee; at least 15 dead
Congos Nyiragongo volcano erupts, causing thousands to flee; at least 15 dead
SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2021
NAIROBI - Fifteen people have died after a volcano eruption in Congo late Saturday that turned the sky above a fearsome red and sent thousands fleeing from a city that was devastated by lava flows in 2002 and 1977.Ebola outbreak in Congo finally wanes
Ebola outbreak in Congo finally wanes
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - The second-biggest Ebola outbreak in history, which has upended life in eastern Congo's North Kivu and Ituri provinces since August 2018, infecting nearly 3,500 people and killing about 2,250, is down to its last chain of transmission. DRCongo prepares for first Ebola vaccinations
DRCongo prepares for first Ebola vaccinations
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to launch an Ebola vaccination programme Monday in a bid to stop the latest outbreak of the dreaded fatal disease from spreading.Loading...
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