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Dozens of hippos die of anthrax poisoning in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo
About 50 hippos have died of anthrax poisoning in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Virunga National Park, the oldest ...
‘The Herds’ begins its journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle
In the Kinshasa Botanical Garden, a troupe of cardboard animals — monkeys, a gorilla, leopards, a giraffe — stand at ...
A Trump-Congo minerals deal may not be worth the risk
U.S. officials negotiating with the DRC should minimize the risks of a partnership, clearly define American mineral needs and ...
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Why hippos are dying in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
More than 50 deceased hippos are floating down a major river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The cause of death: naturally occurring anthrax. German biologist Fabian Leendertz speaks with The ...
50 hippos die from anthrax poisoning at premier African national park: report
Roughly 50 hippopotamuses at Africa’s premier nature reserve died from anthrax poisoning, according to park officials.
While War Rages, Congo’s Neighbors Smuggle Out Its Gold and Mineral Wealth
The vast country is struggling to prevent Rwanda and Uganda from seizing some of its most valuable assets.
What Freedom Can Africa Claim When the Congo Exists in Shackles?
Victoire Fikiri Gakuru argues that South Africa's response to the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo is ...
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How the DR Congo–U.S. minerals-for-security deal is taking shape
U.S. minerals-for-security deal is gaining momentum after President Tshisekedi’s recent proposal to U.S. President Donald ...
The £770m megaproject set to transform the economy of one of Africa's biggest countries
Hundreds of millions of pounds will be spent on a significant project that will completely change the landscape of this ...