democratic republic of the congo

7 Million Displaced by War in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Tanupriya Singh / Peoples Dispatch Nov 7, 2023 Mass displacement reaches record levels as M23, a proxy force backed by Rwanda, continues its offensive in the eastern provinces of the DRC in violation of a ceasefire. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Africa

Africa’s Next Great War

Evan Nachtrieb / Africa Is A Country Nov 29, 2022 Whether you believe that Rwandan meddling and Kenyan-backed EAC intervention are valid responses to the insecurity on their western flanks, the current escalatory track is dangerous. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tech Giants Look the Other Way on Rights Abuses Stemming From Cobalt Mining in Congo

KiMi Robinson / Truthdig Oct 7, 2016 The African country is the world’s largest producer of the mineral—a vital ingredient in lithium-ion batteries for electric cars, smartphones and laptops. But Congolese are suffering as a result. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: The Refugee Olympic Team

BLANK Aug 13, 2016 The 10 athletes competing without a flag or anthem at the Rio Olympics are challenging conceptions of nationalism, as well as reminding the world that the growing refugee crisis must be addressed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rich Praise for Poor Nation’s Emissions Targets

By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network Nov 19, 2015 Analysts say the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the world’s poorest countries, has more credible plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions from forestry than several more-developed states. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Joseph Kony and the ‘Visible Children’

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2012 Updated Ugandan guerrilla leader Joseph Kony has forced more than 60,000 kidnapped children to kill for him Nonprofit crusaders Invisible Children say they’ll stop him, but the group has its own problemsUgandan guerrilla leader Joseph Kony has forced more than 60,000 children to kill for him. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tanker Truck Blast Kills 230 in the Congo

Staff / Truthdig Jul 3, 2010 At least 230 people were killed and 190 injured when an oil tanker truck flipped over and blew up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The blast was reportedly sparked by a cigarette as local residents attempted to collect oil spilling from the wreck. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

40,000 Flee New Fighting in Congo

Staff / Truthdig Oct 15, 2009 A recent upsurge in fighting between the Lord's Resistance Army and soldiers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has displaced 40,000 people, adding to the nearly half a million persons already uprooted by the conflict. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )