'You'll have a long life': In DR Congo, maggots and caterpillars are prized food

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, wriggling maggots and hairy caterpillars aren't pests — they're prized food — sold by ...
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Boat catches fire in Congo, leaving at least 50 dead and 100 missing

A boat has capsized after catching fire in northwestern Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead and more than 100 missing, a local official said on Wednesday.Dozens were saved following the accident on ...

Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo

The last Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was three years ago, killing six people. An outbreak in 2018-20 was far deadlier, claiming more than 2,000 lives. The virus, which is thought to have originated in ...
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Congo boat tragedy death toll climbs to 52, dozens still missing

The bodies of at least 52 people have been recovered from the Congo River after their boat capsized late last week, a provincial minister said on Monday, warning that the death toll could rise further ...
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Death toll from a boat capsizing in Congo earlier this week rises to 148, officials say

The death toll from a boat fire and capsizing in Congo earlier this week rose to 148 with more than 100 people still missing, officials said Friday. About 500 passengers were on board. The wooden boat ...