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DRC Sues Apple Over Conflict Minerals in Congolese Mines
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a lawsuit against Apple in France and Belgium on December 17th, alleging the company uses conflict minerals from illegal Congolese mines, some operated by armed groups committing atrocities, raising concerns about Apple's supply chain practices.
DRC Sues Apple Over Conflict Minerals in Congolese Mines
The Democratic Republic of Congo filed a lawsuit against Apple in France and Belgium on December 17th, alleging the company uses conflict minerals from illegal Congolese mines, some operated by armed groups committing atrocities, raising concerns about Apple's supply chain practices.
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40% Bias Score
UN Renews MONUSCO Mandate Amidst DRC Conflict
The UN Security Council unanimously renewed MONUSCO's mandate in the DRC for one year on December 20th, 2023, following a resolution proposed by France and Sierra Leone, amidst concerns over the M23's territorial gains and calls for regional cooperation to address armed groups.
UN Renews MONUSCO Mandate Amidst DRC Conflict
The UN Security Council unanimously renewed MONUSCO's mandate in the DRC for one year on December 20th, 2023, following a resolution proposed by France and Sierra Leone, amidst concerns over the M23's territorial gains and calls for regional cooperation to address armed groups.
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36% Bias Score
Luanda Summit Addresses Eastern DRC Conflict"
In Luanda, Angola hosted a tripartite summit between Angola, DRC, and Rwanda (without Rwanda's president) to address the eastern DRC conflict, focusing on M23 disarmament and cantonment, facilitated by former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and building on previous ministerial meetings.
Luanda Summit Addresses Eastern DRC Conflict"
In Luanda, Angola hosted a tripartite summit between Angola, DRC, and Rwanda (without Rwanda's president) to address the eastern DRC conflict, focusing on M23 disarmament and cantonment, facilitated by former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and building on previous ministerial meetings.
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44% Bias Score
DRC First Lady Presents Foundation's Five-Year Report, Prioritizes Education
On December 14, 2024, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi reported to over 200 DRC media professionals on her foundation's achievements (2019-2023) in health, education, gender-based violence prevention, and women's empowerment, highlighting 564 scholarship recipients and plans to prioritize education for the...
DRC First Lady Presents Foundation's Five-Year Report, Prioritizes Education
On December 14, 2024, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi reported to over 200 DRC media professionals on her foundation's achievements (2019-2023) in health, education, gender-based violence prevention, and women's empowerment, highlighting 564 scholarship recipients and plans to prioritize education for the...
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44% Bias Score
Mysterious Illness Kills 27 in DRC; Cause Unknown
A mysterious illness causing respiratory symptoms has killed at least 27 people in the DRC, with 382 cases reported as of December 3rd; the cause is unknown, but investigations are underway, and international health organizations are assisting.
Mysterious Illness Kills 27 in DRC; Cause Unknown
A mysterious illness causing respiratory symptoms has killed at least 27 people in the DRC, with 382 cases reported as of December 3rd; the cause is unknown, but investigations are underway, and international health organizations are assisting.
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20% Bias Score
DRC Outbreak: 79 Dead, Malaria Confirmed in 10 of 12 Samples
In the DRC's Panzi health zone, an outbreak since October 24th has caused 79 deaths and 376 cases of an undiagnosed illness; 10 of 12 initial samples tested positive for malaria, although other diseases may be involved.
DRC Outbreak: 79 Dead, Malaria Confirmed in 10 of 12 Samples
In the DRC's Panzi health zone, an outbreak since October 24th has caused 79 deaths and 376 cases of an undiagnosed illness; 10 of 12 initial samples tested positive for malaria, although other diseases may be involved.
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44% Bias Score
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
DRC Battles Deadly Illness Outbreak, 37 Dead
A deadly illness of unknown origin has caused 37 deaths and 592 cases in the DRC's Kwango province since October, prompting a high alert and investigations suggesting a combination of influenza, rhinovirus, SARS-CoV-2, malaria, and malnutrition as potential factors.
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36% Bias Score
DRC Launches Candidacy for UN Security Council Seat
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2026-2027), citing its peacekeeping experience and aiming to influence UN reforms, despite ongoing domestic human rights concerns and protests against the candidacy.
DRC Launches Candidacy for UN Security Council Seat
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2026-2027), citing its peacekeeping experience and aiming to influence UN reforms, despite ongoing domestic human rights concerns and protests against the candidacy.
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36% Bias Score
DRC Constitutional Court Publishes First Ruling Bulletin
The Constitutional Court of the DRC, under Professor Dieudonné Kamuleta, published its first bulletin of rulings (2022-2023), a 400+ page document containing 65 decisions to improve transparency and access to constitutional jurisprudence for the public and officials.
DRC Constitutional Court Publishes First Ruling Bulletin
The Constitutional Court of the DRC, under Professor Dieudonné Kamuleta, published its first bulletin of rulings (2022-2023), a 400+ page document containing 65 decisions to improve transparency and access to constitutional jurisprudence for the public and officials.
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40% Bias Score
Congo-Rwanda Peace Talks Collapse, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict
Peace talks between Congo and Rwanda collapsed Sunday due to Rwanda's demand for direct talks with M23 rebels, which Congo refused, jeopardizing a fragile truce and raising concerns about renewed conflict escalation in the already volatile eastern Congo, displacing over 7 million people.
Congo-Rwanda Peace Talks Collapse, Raising Fears of Renewed Conflict
Peace talks between Congo and Rwanda collapsed Sunday due to Rwanda's demand for direct talks with M23 rebels, which Congo refused, jeopardizing a fragile truce and raising concerns about renewed conflict escalation in the already volatile eastern Congo, displacing over 7 million people.
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40% Bias Score
DRC Seeks International Aid Amidst Biodiversity Crisis and Oil Auction
The DRC seeks international aid to protect its biodiversity, damaged by armed groups, while simultaneously auctioning 27 oil blocks in protected areas, with the minister claiming 21 pose no environmental threat.
DRC Seeks International Aid Amidst Biodiversity Crisis and Oil Auction
The DRC seeks international aid to protect its biodiversity, damaged by armed groups, while simultaneously auctioning 27 oil blocks in protected areas, with the minister claiming 21 pose no environmental threat.
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64% Bias Score
Deadly Illness Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens, Primarily Children
At least 31 people, mostly children under 5, have died from a mysterious illness in the DRC's Panzi region, with over 400 cases reported; WHO teams are investigating, considering various causes, including pneumonia, influenza, and malaria, exacerbated by malnutrition and the region's remoteness and ...
Deadly Illness Outbreak in DRC Kills Dozens, Primarily Children
At least 31 people, mostly children under 5, have died from a mysterious illness in the DRC's Panzi region, with over 400 cases reported; WHO teams are investigating, considering various causes, including pneumonia, influenza, and malaria, exacerbated by malnutrition and the region's remoteness and ...
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36% Bias Score
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