Nearly 300 mercenaries from Europe surrender as DRC’s Goma falls to rebels

Approximately 288 European mercenaries fighting for the army of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) laid down their arms during the March 23 Movement's (M23) taking of the Congolese city of Goma, having since been in Rwanda, The New Times reported.

Death toll in DR Congo from floods, landslides rises to 300: Official

The death toll from floods and landslides in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 300, an official said Sunday.

Death toll rises to 200 in Congo’s flood

The death toll from flooding and landslides in eastern Congo hit more than 200, an official said Saturday as search efforts continue.

Death toll in DR Congo boat accident put at 72

At least 72 people are confirmed to have died after a motorized boat capsized last week in a river in Equateur province in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), authorities said Thursday.

Dozens of bodies found in mass graves in DR Congo

Peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have discovered mass graves containing the bodies of 49 civilians following a series of attacks blamed on a local armed group.

Protesters Storm UN Base In Eastern DR Congo City

Protesters stormed a United Nations base in the eastern Congolese city of Goma on Monday, looting valuables and demanding the departure of peacekeepers from the region.

DR Congo agrees to release Rwandan soldiers: Media

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, agreed to release two Rwandan soldiers who were arrested last month, according to media reports.

Hay actividad en un segundo volcán en R. D. Congo luego de que 400.000 personas fueron evacuadas

 

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DR Congo: Thousands flee Goma after second volcano warning - BBC News

Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo over fears of another volcanic eruption.

DR Congo jail break: 'Islamist ADF rebels' free 1,300 inmates - BBC News

More than 1,300 prisoners have escaped from a jail in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Beni city after suspected Islamist rebels attacked the facility, officials have said.