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Democratic Republic of Congo

July 3, 2020

Uganda provides a safe haven to DRC refugees amid COVID-19 lockdown

The Ugandan Government and local communities have shown great solidarity with people fleeing conflict, says the UNHCR representative in Uganda.
January 12, 2020

Violence in DRC may constitute crimes against humanity, says UN

Among the objectives of armed groups is to take control of the land and its associated resources, say UN investigators.
November 23, 2019

Thousands of Central African refugees to return home from DRC

As about half of the returning refugees are farmers, the government has provided arable land for them to grow their own food and provide for their families.
August 26, 2019

Thousands of DR Congo refugees head home from Angola

The refugees appear to be responding to reports of improved security in some of their places of origin, and anxiety to return home in time for the beginning of the academic year.
July 19, 2019

Holistic approach needed to tackle Ebola outbreak, says Christian Aid

Christian Aid has welcomed the World Health Organisation’s decision to declare the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern.
March 22, 2019

Electric vehicle companies urged to produce 'ethical battery' within 5 years

Amnesty International is challenging leaders in the electric vehicle industry to make a completely ethical battery within five years.
February 15, 2019

Christian Aid calls for action for displaced people across Africa

The African Union has declared 2019 the year of refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons.
February 12, 2019

Ebola cases spike in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The number of new Ebola cases spiked in January, from around 20 a week to more than 40.
December 30, 2018

Oxfam suspends Ebola response in DR Congo following pre-election violence

Violent protests followed announcement that people in Ebola areas will not be able to cast their votes for a new president.
December 17, 2018

UN calls on government to end violence ahead of crucial election in DR Congo

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed deep concern at violence against opposition rallies ahead of presidential elections to be held on 23 December 2018.