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How the West Destroyed Congo’s Hopes for Independence
the East and the West. The echoes of the Cold War found a new sounding board in the Congo, this bastion of international trusts. Here, communism and capitalism faced one another like the ...
South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo
African leaders have announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi, who were sent to ...
Foreign Affairs7d
How Far Will Rwanda Go in Congo?
Since January, however, the rapid conquest and occupation of a huge area of the Democratic Republic of Congo by Rwanda and ...
Jacobin on MSN2d
Europe’s Shameful Role in the War in Congo
European countries are stepping up military aid and economic investment in Rwanda, said to be an ally in keeping order in the ...
'Unknown illness' major update as doctors explain exactly what could have caused 53 mystery deaths
The World Health Organisation reported 53 sudden deaths from the mystery disease which doctors said was "really worrying" - ...
‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo
World Health Organization officials said the outbreak appeared to originate from a village where three children died after ...
The New York Times20d
What Congo’s President Thinks of Rwanda: A ‘Mania to Be the Apex Predator’
On Thursday, the United States announced sanctions on an M23 spokesman and a Rwandan government minister for links to the violence in eastern Congo. A thousand miles to the west in Kinshasa ...