The sharp reduction of their population has a knock-on effect on the Congo Basin forest itself. This is because African ...

A huge rainforest stretching across the heart of Africa is quietly performing a vital role in protecting the planet. Home to endangered species and ancient communities, it covers more land than most ...

Lush rainforest covers millions of hectares of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a central part of Earth's natural defence against global warming -- but it is under severe threat from a perfect storm ...

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At least 107 people have died after a boat caught fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo, local authorities have said.

At least 107 people have died after a whaleboat caught fire in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to an internal government report seen by Reuters on Friday.

Two separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have killed at least 193 people ...