May 09, 2013
Democratic Republic of Congo troops rape at least 97 women and 33 girls, some as young as 6, in the country's volatile east after fleeing from advancing M23 rebels, according to a new UN report. Read Article Congolese soldiers raped girls as young as six: UN
Mar 05, 2013
At least five people are killed when a twin-propeller plane crashes as it tries to land in bad weather in the eastern Congolese town of Goma. Watch Video Video: Five dead as plane crashes in Congolese town
Dec 03, 2012
Business have reopened in Goma, a day after M23 rebels ended their occupation of the Democratic Republic of Congo city. Watch Video Video: Goma residents relieved by withdrawal of M23 rebels
Nov 22, 2012
Thousands of Congolese soldiers and policemen defected to the M23 rebels yesterday, as rebel leaders vowed to take control of The Democratic Republic of Congo. Read Article Congolese soldiers and policemen defect to M23 rebels
Aug 17, 2012
The miners were digging for gold in shafts up to 100 metres underground when the accident occurred in Mambasa territory in Orientale Province. Read Article More than 60 miners dead in Congo mine shaft collapse
Aug 06, 2012
A child who miraculously survived a bullet that exited through the top of her head and a mother whose arm was blown off as she rushed to help the child whose head was blown away are among patients at Congolese hospital. Read Article Mother tells of heartbreak as Congo violence claims most vulnerable
Mar 05, 2012
A fire inside a weapons depot set off a series of explosions so violent that they flattened houses, businesses and churches, killing hundreds and trapping countless others under the falling debris. Read Article Bomb blasts shake Republic of Congo capital for a second day
Mar 25, 2011
Around Africa: Scott MacMillan dodges bandits in the Republic of Congo, but not the slow border crossing into Angola. Read Article A night on the floor of the Angolan border post
