Congo

Small plane crashes in eastern Congo, killing at least 27 people

At least 27 people were killed, including some on the ground, when a small plane crashed into a densely populated neighborhood in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, a rescue official said.

3 years, 10 months ago

Congolese Politician, Jean-Pierre Bemba, Sentenced to 18 Years for War Crimes

A former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, was sentenced on Tuesday to 18 years in prison for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed by militiamen under his command during a four-month rampage of looting, rape and murder in the Central African Republic.

7 years, 3 months ago

Congo Votes by Landslide to Allow Third Presidential Term

Voters in Congo Republic have overwhemingly backed a change in the constitution that will allow President Denis Sassou Nguesso to run for a third consecutive term, the results of a referendum showed on Tuesday.

7 years, 11 months ago

DR Congo Confirms Ebola Cases as Deadly Virus Goes Beyond West Africa

The Democratic Republic of Congo is reporting new Ebola cases in a northern town, sparking fears that the deadly virus is expanding far beyond West Africa.

9 years, 1 month ago

Eastern DRC: 130 Deaths in 24 Hours in Fighting

The current battle in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been 130 deaths in 24 hours, said Monday the Kinshasa government, the United Nations called ready to use "military force" to halt a rebel advance.

10 years, 2 months ago

26 of the Most Stunning Spots in Africa According CNN – Mauritius Isn’t There

With its expansive landscapes and formidable animal life, the world's second-biggest continent is arguably the best for photographers.

10 years, 9 months ago

Mauritius And Congo Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement

Mauritius and Congo on Tuesday signed a partnership agreement in Mauritius for the establishment of the Congolese agency for investment promotion.

11 years ago

WHO Warning As Ebola Virus Kills 31 In DR Congo

An outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 31 people and could threaten major towns, the World Health Organization has warned.

11 years ago

DR Congo Mine Collapse: Dozens Killed

At least 60 miners have been killed after a shaft collapsed in a gold mine in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials say.

11 years, 1 month ago

DR Congo Election Battle Intensifies

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s election stan-doff intensified Sunday after a team of international observers reported that incumbent Joseph Kabila’s win was so flawed it lacked credibility.

11 years, 9 months ago

Congo State visit in Mauritius results

The Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou-N’guesso was on a state visit in Mauritius with the vision of industrialising and modernising his country

12 years, 2 months ago

PM wants to develop a free trade area between the Republic of Congo and Mauritius

According to the PM, this partnership will strengthen the economic activities between the two countries, while at the same time improve social integration

12 years, 2 months ago