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Floods · KinshasaKINSHASA: Eastern DR Congo faces a “humanitarian catastrophe” after being hit by severe flooding affecting about half a million people, the UN World Food Programme said Wednesday.
“Heavier rainfall than usual during the rainy season, prompted by climate change, has forced rivers and lakes to overflow, swallowing towns, villages and roads on the shores,” the WFP said in a report citing “chaos” in South Kivu and Tanganyika provinces.See the Story
Eastern DR Congo faces ‘catastrophe’ from floods: UN
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Kinshasa · KinshasaCardinal Fridolin Ambongo is the archbishop of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and chairman of the platform for cooperation of all African bishops. This prominent cardinal has drawn attention to himself, among other things, by criticizing the Vatican Declaration of the Supplicans, which allows for the granting of “nelitargy” blessings to single-sex couples. Now, besides the heartbreaking revolution from the Vatican, th…See the Story
Cardinal vs. President. The Government of the Congo declares war on the famous critic "Fiducia Supplicans"
Kinshasa · Kinshasafrom JEAN KASSONGO in Kinshasa, DRCDRC BureauKINSHASA, (CAJ News) – THERE is international outrage after the recent attacks by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels on internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). No less than 16 civilians were killed and 30 others injured in Goma. The explosions occurred in three IDP sites, namely Lac Vert, Lushagala, and Mugunga. The Southern African Development Communit…See the Story
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Kinshasa · KinshasaThere is growing concern after prosecutors in the Democratic Republic of Congo opened a judicial inquiry against Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa for seditious comments. The post Growing concern as DRC prosecutors open judicial inquiry against Cardinal appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.See the Story
Growing concern as DRC prosecutors open judicial inquiry against Cardinal
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Kinshasa · KinshasaKinshasa has increased the number of victims of bombings of four refugee camps in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 15, according to the authorities, yesterday. Peter Kermanem, the military governor of North Kivu, said: 15 people were killed and 35 others were injured after the bombings. Camp Director Moses Negrabarenzi told the media: The Lhasagala, Elohim and Ruju Kipak camps in the Mojoonga area, near the city of Joma, which is the capital …See the Story
Fifteen battles of refugee camps in Congo.
Kinshasa · KinshasaKinshasa for long had frosty relations with its EAC neighbours and joining the Community was greeted with hopes that at least the issues would be resolved. Those may sink with the Kenya Airways...See the Story
Fears of airfare hike as KQ exit of the Congo route creates shortage of seats
Kinshasa · Kinshasa"But did he have rhythm?" Madman Films has revealed the first look trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat, made by Belgian filmmaker Johan Grimonprez. This film is an entrancing look back at a major moment in global politics during the Cold War, intertwining music history & pop culture with these events. Jazz & decolonization are entwined in this historical rollercoaster that led musicians Abbey Lincoln and …See the Story
First Look Teaser for 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat' Music History Doc
Kinshasa · KinshasaThe Congolese bishops' conference has responded to the judicial investigation against Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa, closely monitoring a case that highlights escalating tensions between the government and the Catholic Church.See the Story