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Scientists in the Congo rainforest discovered a striking new monkey species with a black face and orange patches—only the fifth found in Africa in 75 years. The find reveals how much biodiversity still hides in one of Earth's last great frontiers.
Scientists confirmed a striking black monkey with bright orange lips as a new species in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lomami National Park. The rare primate, known locally as "Likweli," is only the fifth African monkey species discovered in 75 years.
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.
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.
International observers are now on the ground in eastern Congo, marking the first real-world progress from a peace agreement that could end years of devastating conflict. The deployment shows renewed hope after months of stalled negotiations.
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.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels agreed on concrete steps toward peace after months of fighting that displaced thousands. International mediators helped both sides commit to ceasefire monitoring and a clear timeline for negotiations.
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.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have agreed on a detailed roadmap for peace talks, marking real progress toward ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The first formal ceasefire inspection since their November peace deal begins Monday in a region that has seen fierce fighting.
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.
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.
Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a new monkey species with distinctive orange lips and a frog-like call after nearly two decades of research. The Likweli monkey is just the fifth new African primate species discovered in 75 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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