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Congo Opposition Leader Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
A court in Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced a political opposition leader to five years in prison on Wednesday, a human rights advocate said, a judgment that risks imperiling multi-party talks meant to organise a presidential election next year.
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Pope Francis Meets Congo's Joseph Kabila, But Vatican Displeasure Evident
Pope Francis has met with Congolese President Joseph Kabila, with the Vatican insisting that Congo's government use respectful dialogue to end violent clashes with opposition forces over delayed elections.
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7 Dead In Troubled East Democratic Republic Of Congo
Suspected Rwandan rebels killed seven people overnight in a region of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that has been shaken by ethnic violence, local officials said today.
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India, Congo's Friendly Relation To Strengthen Further: President
President Pranab Mukherjee today greeted the government and the people of Congo on the eve of their national day and said the friendly relations between the two countries will continue to strengthen in the coming years.
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Streets Of Congo Capital Quiet At Start Of General Strike
The streets of the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo were quieter than usual today at the start of a one-day general strike aimed at putting pressure on President Joseph Kabila to quit power when his mandate ends in December, witnesses said.
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9 Killed in Ugandan Rebel Attack
Ugandan rebels shot dead or burned alive nine people during an attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the military and humanitarian sources said Wednesday.
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Gunmen Launch Deadly Raid on Airport Depot in Democratic Republic of Congo
At least one soldier and a gunman were killed overnight when a gang raided the Goma airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during an apparent robbery, officials said Today.
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Burundian President's Term Limit Unlikely on Agenda at East African Summit: Experts
East African leaders will meet in Tanzania tomorrow for a summit on the political crisis in Burundi, though experts said the other nations were unlikely to raise the key issue of presidential term limits.
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Barack Obama Urges DRCongo's President Joseph Kabila to Respect Constitution
As Congolese President Joseph Kabila appears to toy with extending his 14-year rule, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged him to respect the Democratic Republic of Congo's constitution.
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Hidden Democratic Republic of Congo Museum Safeguards Endangered Tradition
Perched on a shelf, the "Little Kabila" with the mysterious eyes greets visitors to the Kivu Museum, housed in a Catholic mission but aimed at safeguarding endangered Congolese traditional artefacts some might consider "satanic".
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Congolese Accused of Plotting Coup Freed in South Africa
The last of a group of Congolese nationals accused of plotting to assassinate Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila were acquitted in a South African court, a defence lawyer and media reported on Saturday.
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Congolese 'Plotters' Claim Abuse in South African Prison
A group of Congolese men complained on Monday of abuse at the hands of South African prison officers while awaiting trial for an alleged plot to kill DRC President Joseph Kabila and overthrow his government.
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Congo Opposition Leader Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
A court in Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced a political opposition leader to five years in prison on Wednesday, a human rights advocate said, a judgment that risks imperiling multi-party talks meant to organise a presidential election next year.
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Pope Francis Meets Congo's Joseph Kabila, But Vatican Displeasure Evident
Pope Francis has met with Congolese President Joseph Kabila, with the Vatican insisting that Congo's government use respectful dialogue to end violent clashes with opposition forces over delayed elections.
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7 Dead In Troubled East Democratic Republic Of Congo
Suspected Rwandan rebels killed seven people overnight in a region of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that has been shaken by ethnic violence, local officials said today.
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India, Congo's Friendly Relation To Strengthen Further: President
President Pranab Mukherjee today greeted the government and the people of Congo on the eve of their national day and said the friendly relations between the two countries will continue to strengthen in the coming years.
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Streets Of Congo Capital Quiet At Start Of General Strike
The streets of the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo were quieter than usual today at the start of a one-day general strike aimed at putting pressure on President Joseph Kabila to quit power when his mandate ends in December, witnesses said.
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9 Killed in Ugandan Rebel Attack
Ugandan rebels shot dead or burned alive nine people during an attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the military and humanitarian sources said Wednesday.
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Gunmen Launch Deadly Raid on Airport Depot in Democratic Republic of Congo
At least one soldier and a gunman were killed overnight when a gang raided the Goma airport in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during an apparent robbery, officials said Today.
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Burundian President's Term Limit Unlikely on Agenda at East African Summit: Experts
East African leaders will meet in Tanzania tomorrow for a summit on the political crisis in Burundi, though experts said the other nations were unlikely to raise the key issue of presidential term limits.
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Barack Obama Urges DRCongo's President Joseph Kabila to Respect Constitution
As Congolese President Joseph Kabila appears to toy with extending his 14-year rule, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged him to respect the Democratic Republic of Congo's constitution.
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Hidden Democratic Republic of Congo Museum Safeguards Endangered Tradition
Perched on a shelf, the "Little Kabila" with the mysterious eyes greets visitors to the Kivu Museum, housed in a Catholic mission but aimed at safeguarding endangered Congolese traditional artefacts some might consider "satanic".
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Congolese Accused of Plotting Coup Freed in South Africa
The last of a group of Congolese nationals accused of plotting to assassinate Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila were acquitted in a South African court, a defence lawyer and media reported on Saturday.
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Congolese 'Plotters' Claim Abuse in South African Prison
A group of Congolese men complained on Monday of abuse at the hands of South African prison officers while awaiting trial for an alleged plot to kill DRC President Joseph Kabila and overthrow his government.
