At least 60 people killed in militia attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
At least 60 people were killed in a militia attack early on Wednesday at a displaced persons` camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the head of a local humanitarian group and a camp resident.
Feb 02, 2022, 23:33 PM IST
Congo volcano disaster: 31 dead, hundreds missing including 170 children, says UN
The data released by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) regarding the volcanic eruption outside Goma reports 31 deaths and hundreds missing, including more than 170 children.
May 27, 2021, 13:09 PM IST
Earthquakes demolish buildings in Congo, chances of second volcanic eruption
The earthquake struck at 11:03 a.m., originating in the Rugerero sector in western measuring at 5.3 magnitudes by the Rwandan Seismic Monitor.
May 26, 2021, 10:27 AM IST
Proud of contribution at UN peacekeeping: India highlights Congo volcano relief work at UNSC
Indian forces part of the MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo played a key role in safeguarding civilians and UN assets when the eruption took place.
May 24, 2021, 23:07 PM IST
Panic in Goma as volcano in eastern Congo erupts, thousands flee in search of safety
Lava erupted from Nyiragongo, one of the world`s most active volcanoes forced thousands of Goma residents to flee the city on foot.
May 23, 2021, 09:53 AM IST
50 killed after gold mine collapsed in east Congo
Photos and videos on social media showed hundreds of people, some of whom could be heard wailing on a hillside around the mine-shaft entrance.
Sep 12, 2020, 10:12 AM IST
Ebola spreading in western Congo with nearly 50 confirmed cases: WHO
Since authorities announced the outbreak on June 1, 48 cases have been confirmed in Congo`s Equateur province, with a further three probable cases and a total of 20 deaths, WHO`s top emergencies expert Mike Ryan said.
Jul 14, 2020, 07:19 AM IST
Small plane crashes in eastern Congo, killing at least 24 people
The company said the 19-seater Dornier 228-200 had 16 passengers and two crew members on board. There was no word yet on what might have caused the accident.
Nov 24, 2019, 20:28 PM IST
Plane crashes into residential homes in Congo, killing at least 24 people
At least 24 people were killed, including some on the ground, when a small plane crashed into a densely populated neighbourhood in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, a local lawmaker and a rescue worker said.
Nov 24, 2019, 20:22 PM IST
Indian peacekeepers in Congo garner appreciation for their professionalism
India is the second largest troop contributor to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), with 2,624 peacekeepers and 274 police personnel deployed as of March 2019.
Jun 11, 2019, 10:55 AM IST
'Mum, they're killing me': Child kidnappings surge in DR Congo's Goma
Valerie pulls a pair of blue shorts and a small white shirt out of a plastic bag. The shirt is stained with blood. It`s the school uniform of her eight-year-old son Nathanael, who was kidnapped on his way to class in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nov 21, 2017, 08:47 AM IST
Woman raped in public, beheaded for serving 'fish'; mob cheers on
The woman, owner of the restaurant, reportedly served a dish of beans containing pieces of a local fish. The group of rebels, convinced that their protection charm has been breach sentence her to commit incest.
Oct 11, 2017, 08:41 AM IST
Up to 30 feared dead as DR Congo army plane crashes
A military transport plane belonging to the Congolese army crashed near Kinshasa on Saturday, killing "several dozen" people, military and airport sources told AFP.
Sep 30, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
17 bodies found in DR Congo east border lake
The bodies of 17 civilians apparently fleeing violence in the troubled North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo were found in Lake Edward, a local official said today.
Sep 19, 2017, 21:30 PM IST
Congo security forces kill at least 18 Burundian refugees: Sources
Congolese security forces killed at least 18 Burundian refugees during clashes over plans to send some of them home, local activists and a diplomatic source said.
Sep 16, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
Deal reached on cuts to UN peacekeeping: Diplomat
Washington pays 28.5 percent of the $7.9 billion budget for peacekeeping and 22 percent of the UN`s core budget of $5.4 billion.
Jun 28, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
US lists China among worst human trafficking offenders
The State Department downgraded China in its annual "Trafficking in Persons Report," saying Beijing is doing little to combat the phenomenon or protect its victims.
Jun 28, 2017, 08:50 AM IST
Democratic Republic of Congo conflict: Over 3,000 dead in Kasai violence
More than 3,300 people have been killed in the volatile Kasai provinces of central Congo since August, according to a document released today by the Catholic church, as the UN called for an international investigation.
Jun 20, 2017, 21:08 PM IST
Ebola returns to Congo: WHO assessing extent of outbreak; things to know about the disease
WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti on May 13 visited Kinshasa to discuss with national authorities and partners ways to mount a rapid, effective and coherent response in order to stop the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
May 15, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
Outgoing UN peacekeeping head praises Indian, South Asian troops
As of February, there were 7,606 Indians serving in the peacekeeping operations, the second largest contingent, after Ethiopia with 8,321.
