Congolese physician wins 2008 Palme Prize
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Fri, 01/09/2009 - 09:40.
Congolese physician Denis Mukwege has been named winner of the 2008 Olof Palme Prize for his "work for peace and human rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo."
Confusion surrounds leadership of Congolese rebel group
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 08:38.Confusion reigned Tuesday over who was in charge of the main rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo after reports that General Laurent Nkunda had been ousted were denied.
Ugandan rebels kill over 40 Congolese civilians
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 12/27/2008 - 17:03.Ugandan rebels the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), currently facing a regional military offensive in the north- east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killed 43 civilians and abducted others in deadl
Ugandan army claims win against Congo-based rebels
Submitted by William Kaelin on Mon, 12/15/2008 - 18:07.The Ugandan military Monday claimed success in an ongoing multinational offensive against Ugandan rebels inside the Democratic Republic of Congo, but said efforts were still underway to rescue 17,000
Peace talks with Congolese rebels to restart next week
Submitted by Marina Dimova on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 09:01.UN-brokered peace talks between Congolese rebels and the government aimed at cementing a lasting ceasefire have been suspended and will resume on December 17, the UN's special peace envoy to the Democ
Red Cross working to unite children with parents in Congo
Submitted by William Kaelin on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 22:21.At least 134 children were separated from their parents during the recent outbreak of violence in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) s
Dutch NGO fights ethnic conflicts in Congo with soap opera
Submitted by William Kaelin on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 22:17.Can a soap opera educate people and stop ethnic violence? Dutch non-government organization Radio La Benevolencija thinks it can.
Red Cross working to unite children with parents in Congo
Submitted by William Kaelin on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 22:04.At least 134 children were separated from their parents during the recent outbreak of violence in North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) s
Shares fell 2.1 per cent Friday on the Seoul stock exchange on general recession fears. South Korea's won dropped against the dollar.
When the Spirit rover landed on Mars five years ago, no one expected it or its sister rover Opportunity to make it to their first birthdays, let alone their fifth.
Amelie Mauresmo fell victim to a leg injury after less than half an hour on court Friday to hand over a 4-0 victory which put French compatriot Marion Bartoli into the final of the Brisbane International.
Mumbai-based movie Slumdog Millionaire won five prizes Thursday night at the Critics Choice Awards, cementing its position as a surprise favourite just as the Oscar season moves into high gear.
After the Taipei Zoo received two giant pandas from China, another Taiwan zoo said Friday it is seeking to receive a pair of pandas from China.