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African leaders urge UN to prioritise tree planting drive

Middle East and Africa 1 year ago

African leaders urge UN to prioritise tree planting drive

A 'Brazzaville Declaration' released at the conclusion of the summit called on the UN to realize the crucial importance for the planet of the initiative to plant more trees to combat climate change and its consequences.

Lula hopes to unite rainforest nations, tap funding at COP27

Americas 3 years ago

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Lula hopes to unite rainforest nations, tap funding at COP27

Before narrowly winning Brazil's run-off election vote on Oct. 30, Lula began reaching out to Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) about forming a united front of tropical forest countries, according to a top aide of the leftist leader.

Eleven die in stampede at Fally Ipupa concert in DR Congo

Entertainment 3 years ago

Eleven die in stampede at Fally Ipupa concert in DR Congo

A stampede left nine spectators and two police officers dead during a packed concert by African music star Fally Ipupa at the biggest stadium in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital, the interior minister said on Sunday, blaming the organizers.

Indonesia, DR Congo, Brazil to present common front at climate talks

Society 3 years ago

Indonesia, DR Congo, Brazil to present common front at climate talks

Indonesia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Brazil are working to present a common front at climate negotiations, the Congolese Environment Minister Eve Bazaiba said on Tuesday.

Lula pushes Brazil-Indonesia-Congo rainforest alliance if elected

Americas 3 years ago

Lula pushes Brazil-Indonesia-Congo rainforest alliance if elected

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27, will be held in November in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Lula is the frontrunner in opinion polls ahead of Brazil's October election.

Two mountain gorillas born in DR Congo's Virunga park

Environment 4 years ago

Two mountain gorillas born in DR Congo's Virunga park

A male in the "Wilungula family" and a female from the "Humba family" were born on November 15, the park announced on Twitter Wednesday, bringing the number of gorilla births since January to 16.

Volcano erupts in eastern Congo, lava reaching airport in capital city

World 4 years ago

Volcano erupts in eastern Congo, lava reaching airport in capital city

Dario Tedesco, a volcanologist based in Goma, said a new fracture has opened up on the volcano, and the lava is moving south toward Goma.

Ebola vaccination campaign begins in Democratic Republic of Congo

World 5 years ago

Ebola vaccination campaign begins in Democratic Republic of Congo

Health workers at Matanda health centre, where the first Ebola patient was treated, were the first to be vaccinated, the WHO said.

Indonesian peacekeepers free six civilians held hostage by armed bandits in Congo

National 5 years ago

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Indonesian peacekeepers free six civilians held hostage by armed bandits in Congo

Indonesia has been joining UN peacekeeping missions since 1957 and it has been sending peacekeepers to the DRC since 1960.

UNHCR turns 70: Keep serving people who are forced to flee

Opinion 5 years ago

UNHCR turns 70: Keep serving people who are forced to flee

We are not usually “in the room” when the fates of nations and peoples are decided.

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