Congo
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World
Pope, in Africa, Urges an End to Congo’s Cycle of Violence
Francis began the second day of his visit to the continent with a direct appeal to the warring groups in…
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Pope Francis Lands in Congo, Where All His Priorities Converge
The Central African country is wracked by war, poverty and environmental plunder — and it may be the future of…
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Pope Francis Visits Congo: What to Know
The pope is planning to spend three days in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most populous and…
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Politics
Tshala Muana, Congolese Singer With Danceable Messages, Dies at 64
A superstar in Africa, she sang in the language of her tribe and often addressed social concerns, insisting on women’s…
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At Least 135 Die in Congo as Floods and Landslides Hit Capital
In Kinshasa, a megacity of 15 million, heavy rain left roads, infrastructure and many neighborhoods underwater or in ruins.
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