Democratic Republic of Congo

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By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 4 March 25

Speed Read The World Health Organization said 53 people have died in an outbreak that originated in a village where three children ate a bat carcass

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 26 February 25

In the Spotlight Showdown between DR Congo and Rwanda has been a long time coming

By The Week UK Published 9 February 25

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By The Week UK Published 31 January 25

Under the Radar Battle for control of DRC fuelled by increasing demand for minerals such as coltan and cobalt, crucial in smartphones and laptops

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 28 January 25

The Explainer Ethnic tensions and allure of valuable mineral resources have sparked a resurgence of longstanding conflict

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 28 January 25

Under the Radar South African troops help army battle rebel groups in the world's leading cobalt producing country

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 20 February 24

Under the radar Analysts fear Africa's fourth most populous country may be heading for 'sham elections'

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 20 December 23

The Explainer Atrocities reported in Israel, Iran, Sudan and Ukraine as global conflicts bring increase in sexual violence

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 12 December 23

feature Tensions with Rwanda have escalated following recent attack on fighter jet

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 9 February 23

Speed Read More than 50 women allege abuse by men who said they were international aid providers

By Joe Evans Published 30 September 20

In Depth Apple and Google are being sued over alleged child labour in mines in Congo

By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated 20 December 19