Suspected Islamists kill at least 5 people in east Congo church bomb attack

Islamic State claims church bombing in Congo; 14 dead

Islamic extremists claimed responsibility for a bombing of a church in eastern Congo as authorities said Monday that the toll from Sunday's attack had risen to at least 14 dead. The Islamic State group and its Aamaq news outlet issued statements saying that its militants had planted an explosive device…

Congo's Army Says Church Bomb Kills 10, Extremists Suspected

A suspected extremist attack at a church in eastern Congo killed at least 10 people and wounded more than three dozen, according to the country's army.

Church bomb attack in DRC kills at least 10 people

The government has urged people to avoid crowds and be vigilant while investigations are underway.

Death toll rises to 14 in Congo church attack claimed by Islamic State

The army had blamed the attack on a Ugandan militant group that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State in 2019

Death toll rises to 14 in Congo church attack claimed by Islamic State

Militants planted an explosive device inside the Pentecostal church in Kasindi and detonated it while people were praying.

Islamic State claims church bombing in east Congo; 14 dead

The extremists claimed the bomb killed 20 Christians. Congolese authorities put the toll at 14 dead and at least 63 wounded.