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Pope Leo XIV condemns brutal machete attack that killed 49 Christians during prayer in DR Congo

Pope Leo and the U.N. condemned the attack by Islamic State-linked extremists that killed 49 Christians in a church in the ...

Survivors of church massacre in DR Congo recount night of terror

Rebels killed at least 43 worshippers during a night mass in a Catholic church in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, ...

Congo and rebels have committed to ending war in the east. Here’s what to know

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in ...
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For women in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), nowhere is safe from sexual violence

Every week, hundreds of victims and survivors of sexual violence seek care at health centres supported by Médecins Sans ...

U.S. brokers deal between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to end war over mineral wealth

Fighting for control of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth has killed millions. Trump wants to end it, and potentially reap huge rewards.

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign declaration of principles to end conflict in eastern Congo

The agreement marks the first direct commitment from both sides since rebels seized key cities in eastern Congo.
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DR Congo church massacre survivors recount night of terror

Gunshots thundered and attackers burst into the church hall, picked out victims, tied them up and shot them dead, survivors ...
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Massacre of faithful ‘in the house of God’ in Congolese church leaves 43 dead

At least 43 people, including children, were killed July 27 in a brutal overnight attack on a Catholic church in Komanda in ...