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Eid al-Fitr in Goma: A call for unity and peace
Thousands of worshippers gathered in Goma to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and called for peace amid the conflict in DRC ...
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Goma’s cultural scene struggles amid ongoing conflict
Inside the Goma Cultural Center, pianos and electronic keyboards lie under protective covers. Dozens of guitars, once used to ...
Goma’s once vibrant music scene muted since M23 takeover in Congo
Inside the Goma Cultural Center in Congo, dozens of guitars once used to teach Goma’s youth hang silently on the wall.
Rebels agree to a ceasefire with African coalition troops departing from eastern Congo
M23 rebels in control of key areas of eastern Congo have agreed to a ceasefire with African coalition peacekeepers who ...
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Conflict minerals and wars over natural resources
Mineral extraction is also highly toxic. Chemicals, like cyanide and solvents, are used to extract minerals from the ore. The ...
Congo rebel leader says sanctions or minerals deal with the US won't stop fighting in the east
The leader of the rebels who captured two key cities in eastern Congo says international sanctions and the planned minerals ...