M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DRC
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Masisi, a key town in eastern DRC, on Saturday, causing a humanitarian crisis and disrupting trade, while the Congolese army retreated, raising concerns about the future of peace negotiations.
M23 Captures Masisi, Exacerbating Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern DRC
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Masisi, a key town in eastern DRC, on Saturday, causing a humanitarian crisis and disrupting trade, while the Congolese army retreated, raising concerns about the future of peace negotiations.
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40% Bias Score
ADF Rebels Kill 12 in Eastern DRC Attacks
ADF rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group killed at least 12 people in attacks on two villages in North Kivu province, DRC, on January 1st, 2024, following attacks that killed 21 people during Christmas week, despite a joint military operation by Ugandan and Congolese forces.
ADF Rebels Kill 12 in Eastern DRC Attacks
ADF rebels affiliated with the Islamic State group killed at least 12 people in attacks on two villages in North Kivu province, DRC, on January 1st, 2024, following attacks that killed 21 people during Christmas week, despite a joint military operation by Ugandan and Congolese forces.
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28% Bias Score
New ANAPI Leadership in DRC Aims to Boost Investment
The Democratic Republic of Congo's National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI) welcomed new leadership on December 30th, 2024, following Presidential Ordinance 24/109 of December 16th, 2024, with Rachel Pungu Luamba as the new Director General, aiming to revitalize the agency and attrac...
New ANAPI Leadership in DRC Aims to Boost Investment
The Democratic Republic of Congo's National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI) welcomed new leadership on December 30th, 2024, following Presidential Ordinance 24/109 of December 16th, 2024, with Rachel Pungu Luamba as the new Director General, aiming to revitalize the agency and attrac...
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60% Bias Score
DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit
During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...
DRC President Faces Infrastructure Criticism Amidst Regional Visit
During his visit to central DRC from December 22 to 29, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi faced criticism over slow infrastructure development despite the region's strong electoral support. The government committed to relaunching the Kananga-Kalamba-Mbuji road project, funded by a $300 million minera...
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40% Bias Score
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
DRC Outbreak: 48 Deaths Linked to Respiratory Infections, Malaria, and Malnutrition
Between October 24 and December 16, 2023, an unknown public health event in Panzi, DRC, resulted in 48 deaths, with children under five comprising almost half the cases; WHO investigation found a combination of common respiratory infections, malaria, and malnutrition as the cause.
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24% Bias Score
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
Central Kasai Governor Summoned to Kinshasa Amidst Infrastructure Concerns
Following President Tshisekedi's December 24th, 2024, Kananga visit highlighting Central Kasai's lack of water, electricity, and infrastructure, Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu was summoned to Kinshasa on January 6th, 2025, by Vice Prime Minister Jacquemain Shabani for consultations to address these i...
Central Kasai Governor Summoned to Kinshasa Amidst Infrastructure Concerns
Following President Tshisekedi's December 24th, 2024, Kananga visit highlighting Central Kasai's lack of water, electricity, and infrastructure, Governor Joseph-Moïse Kambulu was summoned to Kinshasa on January 6th, 2025, by Vice Prime Minister Jacquemain Shabani for consultations to address these i...
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32% Bias Score
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
Fayulu Urges International Intervention Amidst DRC Crisis
Martin Fayulu, head of the ECIDE opposition party in the DRC, called on the SADC, AU, and UN to support Kinshasa's peace process, citing the M23 rebellion, widespread insecurity, political arrests, and corruption as critical issues demanding immediate attention.
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68% Bias Score
DRC Sues Apple over Conflict Minerals in Electronics
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Apple in Belgium and France, alleging that Apple products contain conflict minerals mined in the DRC's conflict zones, where armed militias exploit resources, abuse human rights, and harm the environment. Apple denies the allegations, citing its efforts to s...
DRC Sues Apple over Conflict Minerals in Electronics
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Apple in Belgium and France, alleging that Apple products contain conflict minerals mined in the DRC's conflict zones, where armed militias exploit resources, abuse human rights, and harm the environment. Apple denies the allegations, citing its efforts to s...
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44% Bias Score
Malaria and Respiratory Infections Cause Outbreak in Congo
The WHO determined that a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially feared to be a novel disease, resulted from a combination of malaria and common respiratory infections, exacerbated by widespread malnutrition, leading to dozens of deaths.
Malaria and Respiratory Infections Cause Outbreak in Congo
The WHO determined that a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, initially feared to be a novel disease, resulted from a combination of malaria and common respiratory infections, exacerbated by widespread malnutrition, leading to dozens of deaths.
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36% Bias Score
DRC Sues Apple Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals from Eastern DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium in September 2023, accusing the company of using conflict minerals mined in eastern DRC by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, allegations Apple denies, triggering a major legal and geopolitical dispu...
DRC Sues Apple Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals from Eastern DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium in September 2023, accusing the company of using conflict minerals mined in eastern DRC by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, allegations Apple denies, triggering a major legal and geopolitical dispu...
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56% 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