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Indian man kidnapped in Congo released: Sushma Swaraj

An Indian man who was abducted in Congo has been released.

Jul 18, 2017, 23:58 PM 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

Over 3,300 dead in 8 months of DR Congo unrest

The UN's MONUSCO peacekeeping mission had previously spoken of "more than 400 dead" while about 1.3 million people are estimated to have fled their homes in the Kasai provinces.
 

Jun 20, 2017, 19:01 PM IST

Christian sect attacks Congo prison, frees leader, 50 more

Christian sect members stormed a prison in Congo's capital on Wednesday, freeing the leader of their movement and 50 others.

May 17, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

Prisoners escape from Congo prison after attack by Christian cult - government

About 50 prisoners escaped from the main prison in Kinshasa. 

May 17, 2017, 12:35 PM IST

Twenty six dead in days of DR Congo clashes over slain militia chief

Over two dozen people have been killed since the start of the year in clashes pitting the Democratic Republic of Congo`s security forces against supporters of a slain tribal chief, a local governor said in a statement.

Jan 11, 2017, 17:43 PM IST

Blast kills child, injures 32 Indian peacekeepers in east Congo: UN

An explosion killed a child and injured 32 Indian peacekeepers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city of Goma on Tuesday morning, the U.N. mission in Congo said.

Nov 08, 2016, 13:32 PM IST

Congo death toll hits 44 in anti-Kabila unrest: Rights group

At least 44 people - including 37 demonstrators and six police officers - have been killed in protests over Congolese President Joseph Kabila`s perceived bid to extend his rule, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday.

Sep 21, 2016, 03:43 AM IST

Anti-government march turns violent in Congo capital, 17 dead

At least 17 people, including three policemen, were killed when Congolese police and anti-government protesters clashed in the capital Kinshasa on Monday during a march against President Joseph Kabila and what the protesters see as his bid to extend his mandate.

Sep 20, 2016, 02:26 AM IST

Indians face attack in Kinshasa following Congolese woman's murder in Hyderabad

Indian traders in Kinshasa stayed indoors and shuttered their shops on Friday after the murder of a Congolese woman in India prompted violent reprisals in the city.

Jul 08, 2016, 20:17 PM IST

Barack Obama leads tributes for Muhammad Ali, `The Greatest`

Ali, the three-time world heavyweight champion and colorful civil rights activist whose fame transcended the world of sports and made him an iconic figure of the 20th century, died Friday at age 74 after a long battle with Parkinson`s disease. 

Jun 05, 2016, 05:10 AM IST

Indians face public wrath in Congo after Congolese national bludgeoned to death in Delhi; govt rejects racism claims

According to some reports, shops owned by Indians were pelted with stones, and other forms of retaliation, prompting the local police to whisk some of them away to safety.

May 26, 2016, 04:50 AM IST

Collated African Champions League preliminary round, second leg results

African Champions League preliminary round, second leg results.

Mar 01, 2016, 03:35 AM IST