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Congo and Rwanda Agree to De-Escalate Tensions
Global NewsMar 19

Congo and Rwanda Agree to De-Escalate Tensions

After years of conflict, Congo and Rwanda just took concrete steps toward lasting peace during talks in Washington. The breakthrough could bring stability to war-torn eastern Congo and millions affected by the violence.

Google News - Peace Agreement2 min read
Delhi Reclaims 83 Acres for Wildlife Biodiversity Park
Planet WinsApr 9

Delhi Reclaims 83 Acres for Wildlife Biodiversity Park

Delhi authorities cleared 83 acres of illegally occupied land to restore a protected biodiversity park designed to give wildlife and native plants room to thrive. The move brings the Tilpath Valley Biodiversity Park one major step closer to its original conservation mission.

The Hindu2 min read
Tiny Fish Scale 50-Foot Waterfall in Congo
Planet WinsApr 5

Tiny Fish Scale 50-Foot Waterfall in Congo

Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo documented thousands of tiny fish climbing a vertical 50-foot waterfall using hook-like fins and wriggling movements. The discovery marks the first time this incredible migration behavior has been formally recorded in Africa.

NPR Science2 min read
EU Envoy: Congo Success Means Less Foreign Aid Needed
Global NewsApr 30

EU Envoy: Congo Success Means Less Foreign Aid Needed

The European Union's top diplomat in the Democratic Republic of Congo has a radical vision of success: a day when his own job becomes unnecessary. Fabrice Basile says real progress means Congo managing its own vast resources and helping its own people without massive foreign support.

Mongabay2 min read
World Unites to Fight Ebola Outbreak in Congo
Global NewsJun 2

World Unites to Fight Ebola Outbreak in Congo

China, WHO, and Africa CDC are sending medical experts and tons of supplies to help Congo contain an Ebola outbreak. The good news? Five patients have already recovered, and a new 60-bed treatment center just opened.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Uganda and Congo Free 200 Hostages From Militant Camp
Community HeroesApr 21

Uganda and Congo Free 200 Hostages From Militant Camp

More than 200 civilians are finally free after Ugandan and Congolese soldiers raided an Islamist militant camp in eastern Congo last week. The youngest hostage was just 14 years old.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
WHO Races to Congo as Teams Battle Rare Ebola Strain
Community HeroesMay 31

WHO Races to Congo as Teams Battle Rare Ebola Strain

Health workers are mobilizing across Congo to fight a challenging Ebola outbreak, with WHO's top leader traveling to affected communities to coordinate response efforts. Teams are providing critical care and working with local residents to stop the disease's spread.

Japan Times2 min read
Congo Healers Join Forces with Doctors to Fight Ebola
Community HeroesJun 5

Congo Healers Join Forces with Doctors to Fight Ebola

Traditional healers in eastern Congo are partnering with medical teams to combat Ebola, bridging the gap between local trust and modern medicine. Their collaboration is saving lives in communities where hospitals are scarce.

Japan Times2 min read
Congo Signs $1.2B US Health Deal to Fight Malaria and HIV
SolutionsFeb 27

Congo Signs $1.2B US Health Deal to Fight Malaria and HIV

The Democratic Republic of Congo just locked in $1.2 billion over five years to strengthen its healthcare system and fight diseases like HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis. The partnership with the United States will bring lifesaving treatments and training to millions while Congo invests $300 million of its own funds into the effort.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
EU Plans Major Humanitarian Mission to Congo Region
Community HeroesJan 30

EU Plans Major Humanitarian Mission to Congo Region

European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi within two weeks to strengthen humanitarian response as peace efforts gain momentum. The mission signals renewed European commitment to helping hundreds of thousands of displaced families in the region.

Google: peace agreement signed2 min read
Europe's Farmers Unite to Reverse Biodiversity Loss
SolutionsFeb 11

Europe's Farmers Unite to Reverse Biodiversity Loss

Farmers across Europe are joining forces in groundbreaking "clusters" to restore wildlife on their land, and new research shows these collaborations are working. The study reveals how farmer-led teamwork could transform biodiversity conservation in agricultural areas.

Phys.org3 min read
Ebola Testing Clears 600+ Cases in Congo Outbreak
Health & WellnessJun 2

Ebola Testing Clears 600+ Cases in Congo Outbreak

Better testing revealed hundreds of suspected Ebola cases in Congo were actually other illnesses, dramatically shrinking the outbreak size. Health teams confirmed only 321 real cases out of more than 1,000 initially suspected.

Ars Technica2 min read
Congo-Burundi Border Reopens After 2-Month Closure
SolutionsFeb 25

Congo-Burundi Border Reopens After 2-Month Closure

More than 10,000 people crossed the Kavimvira border crossing on its first day back open after rebel forces withdrew from eastern Congo. The reopening restores a lifeline that powers half of South Kivu's economy and will deliver food aid to 400,000 displaced families.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Congo Ebola Cases Drop 90% After Testing Confirms Good News
Health & WellnessJun 3

Congo Ebola Cases Drop 90% After Testing Confirms Good News

What looked like a massive Ebola outbreak in Congo just got much smaller. Better testing revealed that over 1,000 suspected cases were actually just 116, and five people have already recovered.

Euronews2 min read
Congo Plans Second Cable to End Internet Outages
InnovationJan 21

Congo Plans Second Cable to End Internet Outages

After months of frustrating internet blackouts, the Republic of Congo is connecting to a backup submarine cable within weeks. The move could finally give millions of people the reliable internet access they desperately need.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
South Africa Puts Communities First in Biodiversity Plan
Planet WinsMay 25

South Africa Puts Communities First in Biodiversity Plan

South Africa brought together 400 voices from communities, Indigenous leaders, and youth to shape a groundbreaking biodiversity strategy that protects nature while creating jobs. The people-centered approach sets a powerful example ahead of global climate talks.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
King Charles: Science Can Reverse Biodiversity Crisis
Planet WinsFeb 4

King Charles: Science Can Reverse Biodiversity Crisis

The British monarch tells global leaders that science holds the key to solving Earth's triple crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. A landmark report approved this week gives businesses worldwide a roadmap to work with nature instead of against it.

AllAfrica - Science2 min read
Ziti-Sized Fish Scales 50-Foot Waterfall in Congo
Planet WinsApr 2

Ziti-Sized Fish Scales 50-Foot Waterfall in Congo

Tiny shellear fish in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are climbing waterfalls taller than skyscrapers using microscopic hooks on their fins. Scientists just documented this extraordinary 10-hour vertical journey for the first time.

Scientific American2 min read
Congo Park Lifts 40,000 Homes From Poverty With Clean Power
SolutionsApr 20

Congo Park Lifts 40,000 Homes From Poverty With Clean Power

A national park in Congo stopped asking starving families to choose between survival and conservation. Instead, they built hydroelectric plants that now power entire communities.

Mongabay2 min read
WHO Stops Ebola with Community Trust in Eastern Congo
Health & WellnessMay 21

WHO Stops Ebola with Community Trust in Eastern Congo

Health workers are turning the tide on a rare Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo by putting community trust first. Instead of imposing solutions, they're partnering with families to stop the virus together.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read

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