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Congo Rebels Agree to Ceasefire, Peace Deal in Qatar
In a significant development, Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels agreed to a ceasefire and a final peace deal in Qatar on Saturday, aiming to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo by August 18, addressing rebel troop withdrawals and prisoner releases amid a major humanitarian crisis with 7 millio...
Congo Rebels Agree to Ceasefire, Peace Deal in Qatar
In a significant development, Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels agreed to a ceasefire and a final peace deal in Qatar on Saturday, aiming to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo by August 18, addressing rebel troop withdrawals and prisoner releases amid a major humanitarian crisis with 7 millio...
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32% Bias Score
Uganda's Border Opening, Lubanga's Exile Expose Regional Tensions
Thomas Lubanga, a Congolese exile in Uganda, claims persecution for exposing corruption, coinciding with Uganda's opening of the Bunagana border under M23 rebel control, prompting Congo's demand for explanations and raising concerns about Ugandan support for armed groups.
Uganda's Border Opening, Lubanga's Exile Expose Regional Tensions
Thomas Lubanga, a Congolese exile in Uganda, claims persecution for exposing corruption, coinciding with Uganda's opening of the Bunagana border under M23 rebel control, prompting Congo's demand for explanations and raising concerns about Ugandan support for armed groups.
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48% Bias Score
Delay in Mutamba Embezzlement Trial Highlights DRC Justice Concerns
Former Congolese Justice Minister Constant Mutamba's trial for embezzlement of funds designated for a Kisangani prison and war reparations was delayed until July 28th due to his defense team's late access to the case files; he faces up to 15 years imprisonment if convicted.
Delay in Mutamba Embezzlement Trial Highlights DRC Justice Concerns
Former Congolese Justice Minister Constant Mutamba's trial for embezzlement of funds designated for a Kisangani prison and war reparations was delayed until July 28th due to his defense team's late access to the case files; he faces up to 15 years imprisonment if convicted.
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56% Bias Score
Belgium Reopens Investigation into Patrice Lumumba's Assassination
On the centennial of Patrice Lumumba's birth, a Belgian court ordered a new investigation into his 1961 assassination, highlighting Belgium's complicity and the ongoing fight for justice by his daughter, Juliana Lumumba, who seeks accountability for the roles of Belgium and the US in his death.
Belgium Reopens Investigation into Patrice Lumumba's Assassination
On the centennial of Patrice Lumumba's birth, a Belgian court ordered a new investigation into his 1961 assassination, highlighting Belgium's complicity and the ongoing fight for justice by his daughter, Juliana Lumumba, who seeks accountability for the roles of Belgium and the US in his death.
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40% Bias Score
Dance Campaign Raises Awareness for Refugees
Jeny BSG launched a global dance campaign, "Dance4Refugees," promoting support for refugees through social media and donations, using her song "Wake up, wake up," and inspired by her family's refugee experience from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dance Campaign Raises Awareness for Refugees
Jeny BSG launched a global dance campaign, "Dance4Refugees," promoting support for refugees through social media and donations, using her song "Wake up, wake up," and inspired by her family's refugee experience from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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44% Bias Score
Funding Cuts Cripple Rape Survivor Care in Congo Amidst M23 Violence
Severe cuts to foreign aid, primarily from the U.S., have caused a critical shortage of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) kits in eastern Congo, leaving thousands of rape survivors, including young girls, without essential treatment for HIV prevention and other health needs, amidst a surge in sexual v...
Funding Cuts Cripple Rape Survivor Care in Congo Amidst M23 Violence
Severe cuts to foreign aid, primarily from the U.S., have caused a critical shortage of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) kits in eastern Congo, leaving thousands of rape survivors, including young girls, without essential treatment for HIV prevention and other health needs, amidst a surge in sexual v...
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24% Bias Score
Congo Rebels Agree to Peace Deal in Qatar
In a significant development, Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels signed a declaration in Qatar committing to a permanent ceasefire and a comprehensive peace agreement by August 18, aiming to resolve decades of conflict in eastern Congo that has displaced 7 million people.
Congo Rebels Agree to Peace Deal in Qatar
In a significant development, Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels signed a declaration in Qatar committing to a permanent ceasefire and a comprehensive peace agreement by August 18, aiming to resolve decades of conflict in eastern Congo that has displaced 7 million people.
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36% Bias Score
Congolese Warlord Announces New Rebel Group in Uganda
In Kampala, Uganda, former warlord Thomas Lubanga announced his new rebel group, the CRP, aiming to overthrow the Congolese government, raising concerns about regional stability given UN accusations of Ugandan support and Lubanga's potential alliance with the M23.
Congolese Warlord Announces New Rebel Group in Uganda
In Kampala, Uganda, former warlord Thomas Lubanga announced his new rebel group, the CRP, aiming to overthrow the Congolese government, raising concerns about regional stability given UN accusations of Ugandan support and Lubanga's potential alliance with the M23.
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36% Bias Score
Kinshasa Street Children: Family Reunification Efforts Hampered by Lack of Government Support
In Kinshasa, Congo, hundreds of children live on the streets due to poverty, family conflict, and accusations of witchcraft; Ndako ya biso, a center founded in 2004, reunifies about 200 children with their families annually, facing challenges from family rejection and lack of government support.
Kinshasa Street Children: Family Reunification Efforts Hampered by Lack of Government Support
In Kinshasa, Congo, hundreds of children live on the streets due to poverty, family conflict, and accusations of witchcraft; Ndako ya biso, a center founded in 2004, reunifies about 200 children with their families annually, facing challenges from family rejection and lack of government support.
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44% Bias Score
DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Brokered, Granting US Mineral Rights
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a US-brokered peace deal aimed at ending a decades-long conflict that has killed six million people, granting the US significant mineral rights in the process; however, uncertainty remains due to the M23 rebel group's lack of involvement.
DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Brokered, Granting US Mineral Rights
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a US-brokered peace deal aimed at ending a decades-long conflict that has killed six million people, granting the US significant mineral rights in the process; however, uncertainty remains due to the M23 rebel group's lack of involvement.
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52% Bias Score
318 Killed in DRC Militia Massacre
In Moba, DRC, 318 people were killed by armed militias on Saturday, June 15th, according to Parliament President Vital Kamerhe, who blamed a local militia leader and expressed concern over government inaction despite prior warnings about the militias' violent actions.
318 Killed in DRC Militia Massacre
In Moba, DRC, 318 people were killed by armed militias on Saturday, June 15th, according to Parliament President Vital Kamerhe, who blamed a local militia leader and expressed concern over government inaction despite prior warnings about the militias' violent actions.
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40% Bias Score
Fayulu-Tshisekedi Meeting: Unlikely to Impact Eastern DRC Conflict
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, opposition leader Martin Fayulu met with President Félix Tshisekedi, sparking hope among Fayulu's supporters for a resolution to the eastern conflict where M23 rebels control several cities; however, analysts believe direct talks with rebels are necessary, not ju...
Fayulu-Tshisekedi Meeting: Unlikely to Impact Eastern DRC Conflict
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, opposition leader Martin Fayulu met with President Félix Tshisekedi, sparking hope among Fayulu's supporters for a resolution to the eastern conflict where M23 rebels control several cities; however, analysts believe direct talks with rebels are necessary, not ju...
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36% Bias Score
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