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  Ebola outbreak: India sends emergency medical aid to Congo amid rising cases across Central Africa

  World | May 28, 2026 6:29 IST

  India has dispatched urgent medical supplies to bolster Congo's fight against the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, now declared a global public health emergency. Africa CDC confirmed receipt of diagnostics, therapeutics and infection control materials, which will be rapidly deployed to affected areas.

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  India issues travel advisory for Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola outbreak

  India | May 24, 2026 9:24 IST

  The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has also classified the outbreak as a “Public Health Emergency of Continental Security.”

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  Trump boasts about 'settling' eight wars, says Russia–Ukraine peace will be next: 'We'll get there'

  World | December 05, 2025 6:47 IST

  The US President has hailed the governments of Congo and Rwanda after a peace deal, facilitated by the United States, was signed between the two nations. He also praised the leaders of the two nations for opening the region's critical mineral reserves to the US government and American companies.

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  32 dead in Congo mine bridge collapse after gunfire sparks panic

  World | November 17, 2025 10:48 IST

  The incident highlights ongoing safety problems in Congo’s artisanal mining sector, where poor infrastructure, weak oversight, and unsafe conditions regularly lead to fatal accidents. Recent years have seen multiple deadly collapses in coltan, diamond, and copper mines.

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  Indian Embassy in Kinshasa, Congo, asks Indian nationals in Bukavu 'to depart to safer locations'

  World | February 02, 2025 21:24 IST

  In the wake of instability in Democratic Republic of Congo's Bukavu, the Indian Embassy in Kinshasa has asked Indian nationals to "immediately depart to safer locations." It has also asked to keep essential identity and travel documents with them.

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  'Since we fled war, no one come to celebrate': Santa brings food, joy to displaced children in Congo

  World | December 24, 2024 18:17 IST

  Families and children gathered around Santa Claus in excitement. “We wanted to have fun with the kids as it's Christmas. It's important to celebrate with the kids and their moms," said Ali Abdallah who dressed up as Santa.

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  Congo: 38 dead, over 100 missing after ferry capsizes in Busira river

  World | December 22, 2024 11:44 IST

  The officials in Congo have often warned people against overloading and said to take punitive actions against those who violate safety measures for water transportation. In another accident, at least 78 people lost their lives in October when an overloaded boat sank in the country's east.

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  78 passengers killed after overcrowded boat capsizes in eastern Congo

  World | October 04, 2024 11:39 IST

  It has not been confirmed how many people were on the boat, although witnesses said over 100 people were present. Congo has witnessed several fatal boat accidents primarily due to overcrowding and non-compliance with maritime regulations.

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  129 people killed during attempted jailbreak, stampede in Congo, 24 inmates shot dead

  World | September 03, 2024 12:58 IST

  Most of the people were killed in a stampede as inmates attempted to escape Congo's overcrowded Makala Central Prison, which holds over 12,000 inmates. Congo's justice minister Constant Mutamba called it a 'premediated act of sabotage' and promised a stern response.

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  Govt directs to increase vigilance at airport, borders as Mpox cases rise globally

  India | August 20, 2024 10:17 IST

  After the latest outbreak in Africa, the Mpox virus is spreading globally. India's neighbour Pakistan has confirmed three cases in the country, while one other in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).

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  Pakistan reports three cases of new Mpox virus in 2024, China to screen arrivals: Report

  World | August 16, 2024 11:34 IST

  The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared the recent outbreak of the disease as a public health emergency of international concern after a new variant of the virus has been identified.

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  WHO declares Mpox a global health emergency again amid Congo outbreak

  World | August 15, 2024 6:40 IST

  The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global public health emergency for mpox for the second time in two years, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighbouring countries.

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  Congo: Stampede during popular singer Mike Kalambayi's music concert kills 7 in Kinshasa

  World | July 28, 2024 10:47 IST

  The stampede happened at the Stade des Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa, which has a capacity of 80,000, during a performance by Mike Kalambayi, a well-known Congolese gospel singer, according to Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba.

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  Congo: At least six Chinese miners and 2 Congolese soldiers killed in a militia attack

  World | July 04, 2024 22:59 IST

  According to Jean Robert Basiloko, a member of a local civil society group, Wednesday's attack focused on Gambala village and the adjacent "Camp Blanquette" gold mine in Ituri province. The militia identified as CODECO has acknowledged carrying out the attack.

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  Major Radhika Sen, an IIT Bombay alumnus and Himachal girl, gets top UN Military Award I VIDEO

  World | May 30, 2024 23:26 IST

  Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Major Radhika Sen entered the Indian Army eight years ago after completing her undergraduate studies. While pursuing her Master's degree at IIT Bombay, she made the decision to join the armed forces.

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  12 killed in bomb attacks on two displacement camps in Congo, Army and rebel group trade blame

  World | May 04, 2024 12:42 IST

  While the Army blamed the M23 rebel group for the attacks, the group denied any role in the attacks and blamed Congolese forces. The UN, which condemned the incident as a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law", has long blamed Rwanda for backing the rebels.

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  Congo: Flood triggered by heavy rains kills at least 22 people, including 10 from the same family

  World | December 27, 2023 8:18 IST

  Congo flood: The hours-long rainfall in the district of Kananga in Kasai Central province destroyed many houses and structures, the province's governor, John Kabeya, said as rescue efforts intensified in search of survivors.

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  Congo: Stampede during military recruitment drive kills 37 aspirants

  World | November 21, 2023 19:17 IST

  According to local media reports, long lines have formed outside recruitment centres each day over the past week as young people have sought to join the army, one of the few institutions offering work in the Republic of Congo.

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  Congo: Four killed after armed attack on Chinese mining convoy transporting gold in Fizi

  World | September 03, 2023 13:52 IST

  Armed attackers stole a "large quantity" of gold from the convoy that belonged to a Chinese mining company in the South Kivu province.

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  Congo: 11 people killed as 'M23' rebel attack civilians in northeast Bwito; Rwanda denies accusation

  World | July 16, 2023 23:44 IST

  The bodies of 11 civilians were discovered Sunday morning, left in two neat rows in the grass. M23 had occupied the area since Tuesday, according to Paris-based research group Sahel Intelligence, before withdrawing.