Democratic Republic Of Congo

Flu-like illness kills nearly 150 in southwest Congo

New, unidentified, and rapidly-spreading: Health officials investigating mysterious disease spreading in DRC's Kwango province.

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American Jew sentenced to death for involvement in a failed coup

Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun — a Washington, DC-area native and father of three, one of three Americans and 37 people total sentenced to death Friday in the DRC over an attempt in May.

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Congo ban on candidate with Jewish father is dangerous for Jews

American Jewish Congress warns that banning Congolese presidential candidate could lead to Jewish Africans being openly targeted.

Billboard call on Congolese Pres. to quit anti-Semitism

Visiting Israel, Congolese president faces billboards accusing him of anti-Semitism.

Congo bill seeks to block candidate with Jewish father

In Congo, a bill seeking to block candidate with Jewish father prompts backlash.

Watch: Residents of Congo village flee after volcano eruption

Mount Nyiragongo volcano eruption in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo forces local residents to flee homes.

Israeli mining magnate dodged US sanctions in DRC deals: report

Money laundering network may have streched from Africa to Europe and Israel, funneling millions of dollars, report says.

Israel Allies caucuses launched in three African countries

Israel Allies Foundation initiates parliamentary caucuses in Nigeria, DRC and Congo Brazzaville.

Congo leader to appoint Israel envoy

Speaking at AIPAC, leader of Democratic Republic of Congo says he will appoint an ambassador to Israel after a two-decade gap.

Watchdog accuses Glencore of involvement in scandal

International watchdog association reports Swiss mining giant paid magnate close to Democratic Republic of Congo's Kabila.

UN Peacekeepers Murdered in Congo Attack

Ugandan rebels apparently behind lethal ambush on UN convoy, day after UN commander's helicopter shot at.

Israeli-Owned Mining Company Discovers Vast Oil Reserves in DRC

Approximately 3 billion barrels of oil could be huge source of opportunity for war-ravaged, impoverished African state.