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'Voodoo' Allegations Surround Congo Team's World Cup Qualifier Win Against Nigeria
Nigeria's coach alleges Congo staff performed 'voodoo' rituals in their tense World Cup qualifier defeat, igniting debate over superstition, sport, and human drama in African football.
Marty Vergel Baes Nov 17, 2025
Tesla Child Labour Scandal: Is Elon Musk's Solution A 'Joke'?
Elon Musk is yet to prove that Tesla's cobalt suppliers weren't using child or forced labour at mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Danielle Summer Jul 10, 2024
Lack Of Attention On DR Congo Crisis Dubbed 'Unforgivable'
While the media is dominated by the catastrophic Israel-Gaza conflict, almost seven million people are internally displaced and an estimated 1,000 women and girls are raped each day in the DR Congo.
Danielle Summer Oct 30, 2023
Four-star hotel in hot water for serving £27 plates of smoked baby chimpanzee
A four-star hotel is facing criminal charges for having smoked baby chimpanzee on their à la carte menu, which the owner claims to be a printing error.
Agrima Tikader Jan 10, 2020
Congo fighters raped 40 girls, including a baby, to gain supernatural powers from virgin blood
The men were also convicted of murder, membership in a rebel movement and illegal weapons possession.
Karen Noronha Dec 14, 2017
Millions of children across Africa are dying because of war – would you help them if you could?
Around the world, more than half of the people displaced by conflict are children, and over 245 million children live in conflict zones.
Matthew Scott Nov 13, 2017
Woman forced to commit public incest and beheaded after serving 'forbidden fish' in DR Congo
A woman was forced commit public incest and beheaded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after she served a "forbidden fish" to armed rebels, who then drank her blood.
IBT UK Contributor Oct 10, 2017
Red Cross launches world's first 'Humanitarian Impact Bond' system
New initiative to raise funds for rehabilitation centres in three African countries.
Ludovica Iaccino Sep 11, 2017
South African President Zuma 'accomplice' to President Kabila 'atrocities' in DRC say protesters
"Jacob Zuma cannot welcome an illegitimate president," says protest leader Esaie-Prince Mpinda.
African News Agency Jun 26, 2017
Millions of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have just celebrated Christmas
For followers of central Africa's Kimbanguist church, yesterday (25 May) was Christmas Day.
David Sim May 26, 2017
Will DRC minister Clément Kanku's alleged role in Kasai 'genocide' result in ICC probe?
ICC prosecutor warned that acts of violence in Kasai could constitute "war crimes".
Elsa Buchanan May 23, 2017
Concerns over arrest of journalist Antediteste Niragira in DRC on accusations of espionage
Deutsche Welle spokesman Christoph Jumpelt described the claims as "outrageous and baseless".
Elsa Buchanan May 22, 2017
Former minister accused of inciting violence in DRC's Kasai after leaked audio recording
NYT says UN expert murdered in Kasai, Zaida Catalan, had collected the audio evidence on her laptop.
Elsa Buchanan May 22, 2017
Health authorities in DRC step up efforts to avoid spread of deadly Ebola virus
Three died in the outbreak in an isolated area and families are fleeing.
Elsa Buchanan May 22, 2017
Suspected Ebola cases in DRC rise to 29, WHO says
Three died in the outbreak in an isolated area where transport and communication networks are limited.
Elsa Buchanan May 19, 2017
Around 60 inmates escape from DRC prison in second jail break in two days
Mass evasions come amid a surge in violence across a third of the Congolese territory.
Elsa Buchanan May 19, 2017
'No army or police officer involved in UN experts killings' in Kasai, DRC investigation finds
Commentators accuse the government of framing Kamuina Nsapu militia group for the murders.
Elsa Buchanan May 19, 2017
Tensions in DRC capital Kinshasa amid ongoing security operations to capture Makala prison escapees
Operations follow Makala jail break where BDK cult leader escaped and ''hundreds'' died.
Elsa Buchanan May 18, 2017
Discover #YellowSunday, the campaign to support, train and empower women in DRC
Initiative hoping to enable 1,000 women living one of the toughest places on earth to train as nurses.
Elsa Buchanan May 17, 2017
'It was chaos': Inside DRC's Makala jail break where cult leader escaped and hundreds died
Prisoner exclusively tells IBTimes UK about mass escape from Makala maximum security prison in Kinshasa.
Elsa Buchanan May 17, 2017
390 Kamuina Nsapu militiamen including 54 children killed by DRC security forces in Kasai
124 troops also killed in DRC government's military operations to quash the militiamen in Kasai.
Elsa Buchanan May 16, 2017
Protect Dr Mukwege and thousands of sexual abuse victims in DRC, urges Panzi director
Tony Gambino speaks exclusively to IBTimes UK about risks posed during Monusco protection shake-up.
Elsa Buchanan May 16, 2017
Three Ebola-related deaths in DRC as medical teams struggle to reach outbreak area
The outbreak area is an isolated area where transport and communication networks are limited.
Elsa Buchanan May 15, 2017
Only financial pressure and sanctions on President Kabila 'can avert bloodshed' in DRC
Watchdog Enough Project tells IBTimes UK the US and EU need to act fast to avoid war.
Elsa Buchanan May 12, 2017
WHO declares Ebola outbreak after patient infected with the virus dies in DRC
The last outbreak of Ebola in the DRC was in 2014, when dozens of people died.
Elsa Buchanan May 12, 2017
Rape surgeon of DRC Denis Mukwege at risk in UN protection shake-up says Panzi Foundation
Protection from Monusco contingent 'has been withdrawn' as gynaecologist's life is threatened.
Elsa Buchanan May 12, 2017
DRC's Kasai violence: Why there is a risk an old conflict with ethnic undertones may intensify
IBTimes UK deciphers the causes of the present round of violence in Congo's new flashpoint.
Elsa Buchanan May 12, 2017
Chibok girls: 82 are free but the tough road to reintegration now begins
Why there is a myriad of challenges in reintegrating 82 young women back into their communities.
Isabelle Guitard May 11, 2017
Flood of 20,000 Congolese refugees puts strain on Angola
Refugees fleeing neighbouring DRC amid fighting between Congolese army and local tribes.
Elsa Buchanan May 10, 2017
DRC: President Joseph Kabila 'has not respected accord' with new government
Commentators claim Kabila has violated power-sharing deal with appointment of new government.
Elsa Buchanan May 10, 2017
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