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‘Unknown disease’ that can kill within days leaves 53 dead in Congo
A significant portion of deaths take place within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms.
One lake, two worlds: Jet skis in Rwanda. Bodies ashore in Congo
New York Times: Despite a shared history, the neighbouring countries are worlds apart.
Mpox declared global health emergency: What to know about the disease
New York Times: WHO urges action on rapidly spreading mpox epidemic in Africa.
The overlooked crisis in Congo: ‘We live in war’
NYT: Six million have died, and more than six million displaced after decades of fighting.
At least 19 people killed in Congo by suspected extremists
A health centre and houses were also set on fire.
Brazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment minister
The new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.
World population hits 8 billion, creating many challenges
Much of the growth is coming from developing nations in Africa.
A volcano erupted without warning. Now, scientists know why
New York Times: Nyiragongo erupted suddenly last year, killing at least 31 people.
Health Ministry issues advice amid rare global outbreak of monkeypox
Australia has one confirmed case and one suspected case of the disease.
Programme helps Congo families protect endangered gorillas
The number of Grauer's gorillas has declined, largely due to habitat loss and hunting.
They survived guns and machetes in Congo. They want the world to know
New York Times: A brazen assault on a displaced persons camp killed about 60 people.
Congo confirms new case of Ebola in country's east
A 2018 outbreak in Eastern Congo was the second deadliest in the world, killing thousands.
Ndakasi, gorilla who photobombed a selfie, dies in the arms of her caretaker
New York Times: She died at 14 after "a prolonged illness," said the park where she lived.
Dramatic photos: Earth's fury spares city as wall of lava stops short
Thousands fled in panic after the volcano erupted near the city of Goma in Congo.
Residents flee after volcano erupts in Congo
The eruption took out a highway that connects Goma with the city of Beni.
A child for a tarpaulin: Aid workers exchange food and shelter for sex
Sexual abuse by humanitarian workers is "systemic" around the globe, British MP says.
Actress Ashley Judd in ICU after shattering leg
Ashley Judd was transported to South Africa in a 55-hour nightmare journey.
Congo gold mine collapse kills more than 50 people
A team of rescuers with motor pumps came to recover the bodies of the victims.
Aussie mum 'homeless' after brutal trip
After being 'stuck' because of Covid-19, the Sydney mum has now been dealt a new blow.
'We are very vulnerable': Virus passes new milestone
WHO expert says the virus has the ability to infect a "huge number of people".
Too many in Congo's Ebola outbreak are dying at home
Two-month-old Lahya Kathembo became an orphan in a day.
'YES, it's real!' Ranger's Gorilla selfie goes viral
The primates apparently took a break from monkeying around to stand in for a selfie.
The gorilla selfies! Anti-poacher's incredible images go viral
Photogenic mountain gorillas pose for a selfie in the Congo.
'Major game-changer': Ebola spreads in Africa
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a crossroads city of more than 1 million people.
Pilot rescues a baby chimp and everyone swoons
Video of Anthony Caere and an orphaned baby chimp has shone light on poaching in Africa.
14 UN peacekeepers killed in attack in Congo
Dozens were also wounded in one of the deadliest attacks on international forces in years.
Gorillas help with marathon training
Emmanuel de Merode to raise $1.7m for endangered mountain gorillas of eastern Congo.