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September 22, 2024
DR Congo woman creates jobs recycling plastics

In Goma, a town in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a woman-led recycling company is tackling plastic pollution, and creating jobs for some of the country’s millions of internally displaced people. Zanem Nety Zaidi takes us inside this entrepreneur’s business.
May 17, 2024
Residents worry as DRC rebels frantically exploit coltan mine

The fall of Rubaya is causing a stir among local residents who fear M23 will use profits from the coltan mines to fund their war against the DRC government
April 25, 2024
Congolese woman excels in beekeeping

Deborah Nzarubara has been recognized worldwide for the quality of her honey and its contribution to environmental preservation
April 17, 2024
Hospitals in eastern DRC face vaccine shortages

Parents worried about their children's health are calling on authorities to quickly resolve situation
March 19, 2024
DRC’s Internally Displaced People Struggle With Mental Health

In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, there are about 800,000 people living in refugee camps near the city of Goma. Medical officials working here say many suffer from mental health issues. Medecins Sans Frontieres is doing what it can to help. VOA’s Zanem Nety Zaidi reports.
January 15, 2024
Eastern DRC Hopes for Peace During Tshisekedi's Second Term

Region’s residents hope he will focus his attention on bringing security to the volatile region, where rebel groups have battled government forces and each other for decades
December 28, 2023
Clashes Intensify in Eastern DRC as Nation Awaits Final Election Outcome

Violence has some residents fleeing to other areas for safety
December 23, 2023
Partial DRC Election Results Released, Diaspora Voters Favor Tshisekedi

After elections marred by irregularities, electoral commission announces partial results
June 25, 2023
Rwandan, Burundian Refugees in DRC Decry Poor Living Conditions

One woman told VOA that humanitarian organizations have not helped

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