DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Why 'All Eyes on Congo’ is trending now on social media after ‘All Eyes on Rafah’?
Following the 'All Eyes on Rafah' social media trend, a new movement, 'All Eyes on Congo,' is gaining traction online. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the severe humanitarian crisis and ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Social media users are sharing compelling videos and photos, highlighting the conflict that has resulted in over six million deaths and displaced millions more.
Indian peacekeeper to be honoured posthumously with prestigious UN medal for sacrifice in line of duty
Indian peacekeeper Naik Dhananjay Kumar Singh, who served with the UN in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will be honored posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold medal on May 30, alongside over 60 others. The UN commemorates International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers on the day. India, the second largest contributor to UN Peacekeeping, has lost nearly 180 peacekeepers in the line of duty. Secretary-General Guterres paid tribute to their sacrifices and highlighting the importance of peacekeeping efforts.
Donald Trump, without evidence, claims migrants in U.S. illegally 'building army' to attack Americans
At a rally in New York City's South Bronx, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims that immigrants from Africa, the Middle East, and other regions are "building an army" to attack Americans from within. Speaking to a diverse crowd, Trump portrayed migrants as a violent threat, despite studies showing no higher criminality rates among immigrants. He pledged a massive deportation operation if re-elected, linking illegal immigration to economic challenges faced by Black and Hispanic communities.
India in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mine block
Sri Lankan graphite is considered among the purest in the world with more than 98% carbon content, said officials. India has also been in talks with other countries for procuring other critical minerals. "Agreements have been signed with the Democratic Republic of the Congo for cobalt and copper, Tanzania for niobium and graphite and South Africa for graphite and titanium," another official said.
SII commences shipments of malaria vaccine 'R21/Matrix-M' to Africa
Serum Institute of India (SII) commenced exporting the 'R21/Matrix-M' malaria vaccine to Africa in collaboration with the University of Oxford and Novavax. The initial shipment, directed to the Central African Republic, is part of efforts to combat malaria in endemic regions, with further doses earmarked for South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals' from war-torn east
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said Thursday. Macs, iPhones, and other Apple products are "tainted by the blood of the Congolese people", the DRC's lawyers said.
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Republic Day 2024: 1,132 police personnel awarded gallantry and service medals
On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, the Indian government awarded over 1,000 police personnel with gallantry and service medals, including 277 gallantry medals. Restructured into categories like President's Medal for Gallantry and Medal for Gallantry, the honorees include those serving in conflict zones. Notably, two Border Security Force personnel received the top honor posthumously for their exceptional contributions to peacekeeping in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Jammu and Kashmir police received the most gallantry medals, highlighting their significant role in maintaining security.
UK citizen among three killed in attack by suspected IS-linked Islamist group. Know about rebels
A British tourist and two other people were killed in an attack allegedly carried out by the IS-linked Islamist group Allied Democratic Forces in Uganda. This is not the first time that the ADF has attacked people in this African country. Know in detail.
China’s grip on germanium gets challenged by new Congo plant
The new Congo plant will be producing germanium, copper, copper and zinc oxide. These will mined out of waster from Big Hill, a nearby tailings site.
Over 1,300 killed in Democratic Republic of Congo violence: UN Volker Turk
The Islamist-aligned Allied Democratic Forces, a notorious militia called CODECO, and M23 insurgents, along with the Zaire and Nyatura armed groups, were continuing to "perpetrate despicable attacks against the civilian population with complete impunity", he said.
Vibranium found in Congo? Here’s all you need to know about viral ‘electrically charged rocks’
A clip went viral showing what appeared to be an ‘electrically charged rock’ called Vibranium which was found in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Here’s everything you need to know about it.
Church attack: 5 dead, 15 injured in bombing during Sunday baptism ceremony in Congo
Bomb attack at a Church has killed five people in Congo.
Monkeypox to be renamed mpox: WHO
The disease was first discovered in humans in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the spread among humans since then mainly limited to certain West and Central African countries where it is endemic. But in May, cases of the disease, which causes fever, muscular aches and large boil-like skin lesions, began spreading rapidly around the world, mainly among men who have sex with men.
The compelling reasons why government should conduct the census as soon as possible
First, some facts. The first synchronous decennial census of British India was conducted in 1881. Since then, this enormous task was carried out every 10 years: 1891, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931 and 1941 under the British raj. Note that the 1921 census occurred when India was still suffering from the after-effects of the great influenza epidemic that killed 12-13 million people, and the 1941 census was conducted despite World War 2.
2 BSF personnel part of UN peacekeeping killed in Congo clash
A mob of over 500 people attacked the camp of the Morocco Rapid Deployment battalion at Butembo where Indian troopers were deployed. One member of the Moroccan force is also feared to have died in the clash.
Will monkeypox be a self-limiting outbreak or recurrent large epidemic?
In mere weeks, monkeypox has spread to 37 non-endemic countries, with over 2,600 cases.
UN official praises Indian peacekeepers for thwarting attack in Congo
India is the second-highest military (1,888) and fifth-highest (139) police-contributing country to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). India has been among the largest troop-contributing countries to the UN peacekeeping missions.
People worldwide expect businesses to lead with values now and be environmentally proactive: Ken Shotts
Ken Shotts teaches at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business (GSB). Speaking to Srijana Mitra Das, he discusses why values are so central to companies:
Militia kills at least 60 people at shelter in Congo
Fighters with the group known as CODECO arrived at the Plaine Savo displaced persons site in Djugu where they used machetes and other weapons to kill dozens of people, said Ndalo Budz, who is the head of the camp. "We currently have 60 people in the shelters for the displaced who were killed with machetes and other edged weapons," he said to local press.
At least 39 dead in two attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
"At least 20 civilians were killed overnight in the village of Boga and at least 19 in the village of Tchabi," in Irumu territory in Ituri province, the Kivu Security Tracker (KST) group said.
Rocked by new sex claims, World Health Organization appeals for information
More than 40 of the women in the Democratic Republic of Congo accused men who said they worked for the WHO of abuse, including one claim of rape, ramping up pressure on the United Nations and others to crack down on exploitation in aid.
International Criminal Court hands Lord's Resistance Army commander 25-year jail term
Dominic Ongwen, 45 -- whose nom de guerre was "White Ant" -- was found guilty in February of 61 charges, including murders, rapes and sexual enslavement during a reign of terror in the early 2000s by the LRA, led by the fugitive Joseph Kony.
COVID-19: Nobody's safe until all are safe, says UNMISS Force Commander as peacekeepers ensure health, safety
Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), told PTI that all measures are in place to ensure that the local population and peacekeepers are protected in the pandemic.
Italian envoy and two others killed in attack on UN convoy in Congo
The convoy was attacked at around 10:15 a.m. (0815 GMT)during an attempted kidnap by assailants near the town of Kanyamahoro, a few kilometres (miles) north of the regional capital Goma, the Virunga National Park told Reuters.
India calls for inclusive system for early vaccination of peacekeepers, UN frontline workers
India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu, on Monday noted that despite the numerous challenges to peacekeeping missions due to the pandemic, they have adapted and updated their contingency plans to ensure the safety of their personnel and protect their capacity to continue critical operations, thereby continuing to deliver on their mandates.
No excuse for countries to not do contact tracing: WHO
“If you can do contact tracing in those conditions, risking your life, doing contact tracing in a stable and peaceful place - should that even be an issue? I am just asking,” the DG said, adding that any country that says contact tracing is difficult is only making lame excuses.
Indian Army officer posted at UN mission in DR Congo dies in kayaking incident
Lt Col Gaurav Solanki, who was posted as a military staff officer in the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, went missing while kayaking near the Tchegera Island in Lake Kivu near Goma on September 8, they said.
150 Indian peacekeepers in S Sudan awarded medal of honour for dedicated service
The medals were given to the 150 Indian peacekeepers serving in UNMISS in Malakal during a ceremony filled with parades and performances by a piped band.
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