Residents of Goma posed in front of the wreckage as the lava came to a halt on the outskirts of the city on Sunday 23 May, sparing it from disaster after the night-time eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano.
Italian ambassador is killed in attack on UN convoy in DR Congo Luca Attanasio died alongside an Italian soldier and another man on Monday The 44-year-old was in a UN convoy that was attacked by gunmen near the border city of Goma The military has said it is hunting for those responsible By Chris Pleasance … Read more
Italian ambassador is killed in attack on UN convoy in DR Congo By Chris Pleasance for MailOnline Published: 11:56 GMT, 22 February 2021 | Updated: 12:03 GMT, 22 February 2021 The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed DURING an attack on a UN convoy. Luca Attanasio, 44, died alongside an … Read more
Congo declares end to Ebola outbreak that killed 55 people since emerging in June Ebola outbreak infected at least 130 people after coming to light in early June It came just as Congo was bringing an end to another outbreak that killed 2,000 Congo has also seen more than 11,000 cases of coronavirus and 320 … Read more
The dapper ladies and gentlemen of the Congo: Immaculate ‘Sapeurs’ turn heads as they stroll through slums in their incredible outfits Photographs have captured the dapper ladies and gentlemen of the Congo who dress as debonair dandies British photographer Tariq Zaidi presents a fashion subculture whose followers are known as ‘Sapeurs’ Sashaying through the streets … Read more
A pair of newly discovered aquatic mice species – with elongated feet and water resistant fur – are amongst the ‘world’s rarest mammals’, a new study found. Researchers from the Field Museum, Chicago, say the mice are native to the remote Congo basin and evaded scientific detection due to political unrest in the area. The … Read more
I’m ready for my close ape! Orphaned gorillas pose for selfies with their carer in the Democratic Republic of Congo Pictures were taken in Virunga national park in Rumangabo, Democratic Republic of Congo Patrick Sadiki Karabaranga, 39, is the guardian of the orphaned gorillas and takes selfies with them every day The guardian has been … Read more