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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Congo, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 322 stories have been published about Congo which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Congo, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 322 stories have been published about Congo which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Pope Francis · KinshasaPope Francis urges young people in Democratic Republic of Congo to forge a new future without the ethnic rivalry, corruption and distrust that have fuelled so many bloody conflicts in Africa. Francis spoke of forgiveness and reconciliation, themes that have dominated his visit to Congo. He led the stadium in an impromptu chant of "no to corruption" in French.
Shun ethnic rivalry and corruption, pope tells African youth
50% Center coverage: 18 sources
Pope Francis · Vatican CityPope Francis began a six-day visit to Congo and South Sudan on Tuesday, aiming to bring a message of peace to two countries riven by poverty, conflict and what Francis has called a lingering “colonialist mentality” that still considers Africa ripe for exploitation.
'Hands off Africa!': Pope blasts foreign plundering of Congo
Coverage: 69 sources
US & Canada · CongoAt least five people were killed and 15 wounded in a suspected Islamist militant bomb attack. The attack took place during a Sunday service at a Protestant church in Kasindi. An army spokesman said the attack was likely carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces. The Ugandan militant group has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Suspected Islamists kill at least 5 people in east Congo church bomb attack
39% Center coverage: 57 sources
Congo · CongoPolice fire tear gas at demonstrators in eastern Congo. Dozens of people took part in an unauthorized protest in Goma. Authorities later detained some participants, as well as some journalists covering the protest. Leaders of the seven-nation East African Community resolved last year to create and deploy a regional force.
Tear gas fired at Congo protesters opposing foreign troops
57% Left coverage: 7 sources
Pope Francis · Vatican CityPope Francis is opening a six-day visit to Congo and South Sudan on Tuesday, aiming to bring a message of peace to two countries riven by poverty, conflict and what Francis has called a lingering “colonialist mentality” that still considers Africa ripe for exploitation.
Pope’s Africa trip spotlights conflict, and church’s future
50% Center coverage: 28 sources
Pope Francis · CongoPope Francis will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan. The trip – his fifth to Africa – takes the 86-year-old pope to countries blighted by conflict and poverty. Catholics make up about half of the population and the Church has long been a key player in democracy-building efforts.
Pope Francis to spotlight conflicts ‘world has tired of’ on trip to DR Congo, South Sudan
42% Center coverage: 7 sources
Pope Francis · South SudanThe pope, who began using a wheelchair last year, is visiting two countries where years of conflict have disabled many. Congo and South Sudan are among the world's most difficult places to find accessibility and understanding. The pope was first seen publicly in a wheelchair in May, with an aide pushing it.
He's Close to Us: Wheelchair Users in Africa Await Pope
80% Center coverage: 15 sources
Congo · CongoDozens of people were killed by rebels using machetes over two days. Rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces, a militia with links to the Islamic State group. Rebels are accused by the U.N. and rights groups of targeting, maiming, raping and abducting civilians.
Eastern Congo hit by rebel attacks; 45 civilians killed
49% Center coverage: 8 sources
