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Mystery illness kills over 50 people in Congo

A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks, health experts say.

CBS News · 8h

Mystery illness in Congo kills more than 50 people, including children who ate a bat

The outbreak began in January, with 419 cases recorded so far, and comes after another mystery illness killed 143 in December

The Washington Post · 23h

An unknown illness kills over 50 people in part of Congo with hours between symptoms and death

An unknown illness has killed over 50 people in northwestern Congo, according to doctors on the ground and the World Health Organization on Monday. The interval between the onset of symptoms and death has been 48 hours in the majority of cases,

Congo Suspends Cobalt Exports for 4 Months Amid Glut

Reuters · 1h

Exclusive: Congo weighs cobalt export quotas to revive prices amid supply glut

The Democratic Republic of Congo is considering introducing cobalt export quotas as the world's biggest supplier of the battery metal seeks to curb oversupply and boost prices, three sources familiar with the details told Reuters.

The Financial Times · 1d

DR Congo halts cobalt exports in attempt to halt sliding prices

World’s top producer of metal used in electric vehicle batteries moves to counteract ‘overabundance of supply’

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Congo Suspends Cobalt Exports for Four Months Amid Glut

The Democratic Republic of Congo says it’s suspending cobalt exports for four months to rein in oversupply of the battery metal on the international market.

UK Will Impose Sanctions on Rwanda

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UK to suspend bilateral aid to Rwanda over Congo conflict

Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo, a move Kigali termed "punitive".

The Associated Press on MSN · 37m

UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo as rebels dig in

U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

UK Will Impose Sanctions on Rwanda 'Soon' in Response to Congo Conflict

Rwanda is facing global pressure over allegations it supports the M23 group which, since January, has captured swathes of eastern Congo including the cities of Goma and Bukavu, an

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Reuters · 3h

Eastern and Southern African blocs weigh deployment to eastern Congo

Eastern and Southern African countries are looking into the possibility of deploying troops to secure areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo now under M23 rebel control, according to a document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

Associated Press · 4h

Critically injured South African soldiers are evacuated from Congo amid rebel offensive

South Africa's armed forces say a group of soldiers critically injured in fighting in eastern Congo a month ago have been evacuated by the United Nations.

New Vision on MSN · 5h

Wounded South African soldiers return home from DR Congo

By AFPJOHANNESBURG - South African troops seriously wounded in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have returned home for treatment, the military said on Tuesday.M23 fighters have captured swathes of eastern DRC despite military support provided by several countries,

What’s driving the deadly conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo? An expert explains

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'They took all the women here': Rape survivors recall horror of DR Congo jailbreak

He was the second man to rape her at Munzenze prison. The first attack was so violent that she passed out. Her attackers came ...

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‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo

World Health Organization officials said the outbreak appeared to originate from a village where three children died after ...

Congo Throttles Cobalt Market in Bid to Drive Up Prices

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Congo armed groups 'must comply' with international law, says ICC

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has appealed for armed groups in east Congo to abide by international law ...

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A silent genocide is unfolding in Congo, church sources warn

A "silent genocide" — mimicking the Rwandan one of 1994 — is occurring in eastern Congo, said some Catholic Church sources, ...

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UK cracks down on Rwanda’s role in DRC conflict, freezes aid and defence ties

Rwanda is facing mounting pressure over its role in the DRC conflict, with the UK announcing fresh aid restrictions and ...

Fighting in Congo has killed 7,000 since January, DRC says

February 24, 2025. About 7,000 people have died since January in fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of ...

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Mystery illness kills over 50 people in Congo

Congo Suspends Cobalt Exports for 4 Months Amid Glut

UK Will Impose Sanctions on Rwanda

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