Democratic Republic of Congo

Democrats urge Biden to grant TPS for Democratic Republic of Congo refugees

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Republic of Congo polls open; candidate sick with COVID-19

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More than 50 killed at collapsed gold mine in eastern Congo: ‘Kamituga is in mourning’

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Experimental drugs could help as many as 90 percent of Ebola victims survive

Ninety percent of people suffering from Ebola could survive if they are treated early with new experimental drugs, according to […]
/ August 13, 2019
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Uganda, still targeting Ebola spread, places treatment centers along Congolese border

Although the reported incidents of Ebola have decreased, Ugandan officials will continue to watch in spots where it is still common
/ August 23, 2018
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Doctors fear potential Ebola outbreak in Congo after ill, contagious patients taken to prayer meeting

As the Democratic Republic of Congo fights against the rapid spread of the Ebola virus with an experimental vaccine, officials are concerned about an unnecessary exposure to the disease after two patients were taken from a Congo hospital to a prayer meeting, according to Reuters.
/ May 25, 2018
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With population at risk, Congo attempts new fight against Ebola

The Democratic Republic of Congo will be the first region to receive an experimental Ebola vaccine that health officials believe will cease the spreading of the infectious virus, reports CNN.
/ May 21, 2018
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Akon accused of using giant bubble to avoid contracting Ebola during show

Akon Accused of Using Giant Bubble to Avoid Contracting Ebola During Show
/ October 3, 2014
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Congo opposition leader: 'president's re-election is dismissed'

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s opposition leader has declared himself winner of the presidential vote, despite placing second in official election results.
/ December 18, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Tragedy in Tucson hits close to home for Congolese immigrant

theGRIO REPORT – Judge John Roll presided over Joseph Mbangu’s wife’s naturalization ceremony in 2006, and he cast his first vote for Rep. Giffords that same year…
/ January 12, 2011