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Reuters
Oct 08, 2025

Congo mining firms underreported $16.8bn in revenue

Congo, a top cobalt and copper producer – both critical for battery production – is among the world’s poorest countries.

World

Web Desk
Sep 13, 2025

Over 100 dead as Congo river boat catches fire

At least 107 people have died after a whaleboat caught fire in western Democratic Republic of Congo, according to an internal government report cited by Reuters.

World

Reuters
Mar 13, 2025

Congo, M23 rebels to begin direct peace talks on March 18

The Southern African country has been trying to mediate a lasting ceasefire and de-escalate tensions between Congo and neighbouring Rwanda.

World

Reuters
Dec 17, 2024

Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals

Congo’s lawyers argue that Apple continues to use ITSCI as a fig leaf to falsely present its supply chain as clean.

World

Web Desk
Dec 03, 2024

Unknown disease kills 143 in Congo, local authorities say

Infected people had flu-like symptoms, including high fever and severe headaches, Remy Saki, deputy governor of Kwango province, and Apollinaire Yumba, provincial minister of health, said on Monday.

World

Reuters
Nov 23, 2024

Congo landslide kills at least 9, most of them children

Poor urban planning and weak infrastructure across Congo make communities more vulnerable to extreme rainfall.

World

Web Desk
Sep 03, 2023

Two Chinese among four killed in Congo mining convoy ambush

Four people including two Chinese nationals and a Ghanaian citizen were killed on Friday in an ambush on a Congolese mining company convoy in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo