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6 Nov 2018 1 minute read

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The rise and fall of Patrice Lumumba

The tragic, heroic story of Congo’s first prime minister. By ILYA.

15 Jun 2017 4 minute read

This article is almost six years old.

Congo’s girl soldiers struggle to return

Sandra Olsson examines the often overlooked role of female child soldiers and the difficulties endured at war...

1 Jun 2017 3 minute read

This article is more than six years old.

This is Congo's top environmental defender: Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo

He puts his life on the line to protect the Democratic Republic of Congo's national parks.

5 Aug 2015 5 minute read

This article is almost eight years old.

A reason for hope in war-torn eastern DRC

Fergus Simpson visits a hospital helping Congolese women and children recover from conflict-related trauma...

26 May 2015 4 minute read

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Is Africa’s ‘resource nationalism’ just big business as usual?

John Childs argues that the rhetoric is just a cover for a bias towards the interests of neo-liberal, foreign...

12 Nov 2014 5 minute read

This article is more than eight years old.

Clickbait and stereotypes: media coverage of the DR Congo

Virgil Hawkins decries the media’s ease of conscience when it comes to attracting readers.

14 Nov 2013 4 minute read

This article is more than nine years old.

‘My father is my inspiration’

The family of a murdered human rights defender in the DRC talks to Sian Griffiths about the legacy of Pascal...

15 Aug 2013 3 minute read

This article is almost ten years old.

Natural resources used as weapons

As the violence in the DRC worsens, the campaign to end illegal mining is growing, writes Bandi Mbubi.

Meet Congolese youth activist Natasha Makengo

4 Oct 2012 3 minute read

This article is almost 11 years old.

Meet Congolese youth activist Natasha Makengo

Amy Hall speaks to the 25-year-old activist, scientist and artist, who uses all three tools at every...

1 Sep 2012 8 minute read

This article is almost 11 years old.

Why do some conflicts get more media coverage than others?

Nick Harvey considers the role – and the agenda – of the global media in making the news.

27 Jul 2012 4 minute read

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A voice for the voiceless in DRC

In her third and final instalment from the Congo, Erin Byrnes talks to journalists championing untold stories, despite working...

13 Jul 2012 4 minute read

This article is almost 11 years old.

Is the UN doing enough to keep peace in the Congo?

In the second of a three-part series from DRC, Erin Byrnes looks at the role of the UN mission in the region...

The shoe-sellers of Bukavu

5 Jul 2012 3 minute read

This article is almost 11 years old.

The shoe-sellers of Bukavu

In the first of a three-part series from eastern Congo, Erin Marie Byrnes meets enterprising women trading in...

Mining corruption: mugging on an international scale

13 Jun 2012 3 minute read

This article is almost 11 years old.

Mining corruption: mugging on an international scale

A group of international activists aim to shine a spotlight on dodgy mining deals with a string of actions starting this month...

30 Jun 2011 2 minute read

This article is almost 12 years old.

Peacekeeping forces fail to protect Congolese

As the LRA terrorizes the DRC, the UN's mandate expires

Garden furniture for Europeans

2 Apr 2008 5 minute read

This article is more than 15 years old.

Garden furniture for Europeans

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