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UK bans arrivals from Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo stop South African strain spreading

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UK bans flights from Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo in latest bid to stop South African ‘more vaccine resistant’ Covid strain spreading here The UK will introduce a ban on arrivals from the two African nations from Friday The rule will not apply to returning UK nationals, and those with residency rights  It … Read more

Congo declares end to Ebola outbreak that killed 55 people since emerging in June

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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

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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

Two new species of aquatic mice discovered in the Congo

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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

Elephant poacher who killed more than 500 animals is sentenced to 30 years’ hard labour in the Congo

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Elephant poacher who killed more than 500 of the animals is sentenced to 30 years’ hard labour in the Congo Republic Mobanza Mobembo Gerard, AKA Guyvanho, led hunts in Nouabale-Ndoki park He is believed to be responsible for 500 elephant deaths since 2008 Attempted murder charges related to incident where he shot at a ranger patrol … Read more

Belgium’s king expresses ‘deepest regrets’ for the country’s colonial past in DR Congo

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Belgium’s King Philippe expressed his ‘deepest regrets’ on Tuesday for the harm done during Belgian colonial rule in DR Congo, in a first for his country. Philippe made his remarks in a letter to the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, on the 60th anniversary of Congo’s independence on June 30, 1960. … Read more

Orphaned gorillas pose for selfies with their carer in the Democratic Republic of Congo 

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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

Locusts enter Congo for the first time since 1944

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Locusts enter Congo for the first time since 1944 as devastating plague of the insects continues to spread across Africa The UN said the cluster of desert locusts arrived near the town of Bunia on Friday Since spawning on Ethiopia-Somalia border, the swarms have been blown inland  Governments are scrambling to prevent billion-strong swarms ravaging crops … Read more