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African leaders call for immediate ceasefire in Congo
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Nairobi [Kenya], June 21 (ANI/Xinhua): African leaders on Monday directed an immediate cessation of hostilities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where fighting has led to the loss of lives and property as well as mass displacements.
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8 African countries report confirmed monkeypox cases: WHO
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Brazzaville [Congo] June 16 (ANI/Xinhua): Eight African countries have so far reported confirmed monkeypox cases, with several more countries reporting suspected cases, announced the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti Thursday.
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Cable & Wire Fair 2022 concludes with resounding success
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI/PRNewswire): After a three-day run that threw light on the wire, cable and allied industries, Cable & Wire Fair 2022 concluded successfully. Organised by Tulip 3P Media Pvt Ltd, the International Exhibition and Conference for Wire and Cable Industry regist
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UN voices concern over security in DRC
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
New York [US], June 12 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations on Saturday voiced concern over the deteriorating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), given the increase of attacks against civilians by rebels as well as the presence of foreign armed groups.
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More than 40 killed in DR Congo diamond mine collapse
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Kinshasa [DRC], June 9 (ANI/Xinhua): More than 40 people were killed late Tuesday in a diamond mine collapse in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local authorities confirmed Thursday.
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Security Council urges armed groups in DRC to lay down arms
Updated : 3 weeks, 3 days ago IST
New York [US], June 4 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Security Council on Friday urged all domestic armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to lay down their arms.
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Rwanda welcomes DRC's decision to release its soldiers
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Kigali [Rwanda], June 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Rwanda has welcomed the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s decision to release its soldiers who were captured last month, the government spokesperson said Thursday.
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Merck Foundation CEO and African first ladies celebrate the Winners of the
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]/Kinshasa [DR Congo], June 1 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Song Awards "More Than a Mother" 2021 in partnership with African First Ladies who are also the Ambassado
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UN expresses concerns over resurgence of fighting in DR Congo
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 31 (ANI): The UN Refugee Agency have expressed deep concerns about the urgent and large-scale needs of more than 72,000 people who have been displaced by fighting in recent days in North Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Indian Army troops, part of UN peacekeepers defend armed attack on Congole
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Kinshasa [DRC], May 26 (ANI): The Indian army and troops of other nationalities under the UN flag fended off an unprovoked attack by an armed group on the FARDC (Congolese Army) and the MONUSCO (United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo) positions in Congo on May 22.
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Tanzania on high alert over Ebola after fresh outbreak reported in DR Cong
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Dar es Salaam [Tanzania], May 3 (ANI/Xinhua): Tanzanian health authorities said on Monday they are on high alert following a fresh outbreak of Ebola in the northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Transforming Lives and Building Hope for the People of Congo- The Harish J
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI/SRV): The Harish Jagtani Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Harish Jagtani, an Indian national, in Kinshasa in 2016. With this initiative, he envisages bringing a positive change in the public healthcare sector of Africa by chalking out a path to
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