Democratic Republic of the Congo
Undiagnosed “X” disease in Congo is a severe form of malaria - DRC Ministry of Health
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Number of malaria cases increased by 11 million: African children suffer the most
Mysterious disease X may be the result of malaria or Covid-19
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Undiagnosed “X” disease in Congo is a severe form of malaria - DRC Ministry of Health
In the DR Congo, the cause of a mysterious disease that killed 143 people has been identified - a severe form of malaria. 592 cases of the disease have been registered, with a mortality rate of 6.2%.
Peace summit between DR Congo and Rwanda disrupted due to the refusal of one of the parties
The trilateral meeting on the settlement of the conflict in Central Africa was canceled due to the refusal of the Rwandan delegation. Rwanda insisted on a direct dialogue between the DR Congo and the M23 rebel group.
Number of malaria cases increased by 11 million: African children suffer the most
In 2023, 263 million cases of malaria were recorded, which is 11 million more than last year. Children under 5 suffer the most in Africa, and funding for the fight against the disease is only half of what is needed.
Mysterious disease X may be the result of malaria or Covid-19
In the province of Kwango, DR Congo, an outbreak of an unknown disease has been recorded, affecting mainly children under 5 years of age. Who suggests that the cause may be pneumonia, flu, Covid-19, measles or malaria.
Mysterious disease claimed the lives of 143 people in the Congo: what is known
In the province of Kwango in DR Congo, an outbreak of an unknown disease with flu-like symptoms was recorded, from which 143 people died. Who and local doctors are investigating the causes of the disease that most affected women and children.
Seven are already operating, and three will open soon: Zelensky on opening new embassies in Africa
Ukraine is expanding its diplomatic presence in Africa by opening 10 new embassies. Zelenskyy announces the creation of grain hubs and technology exchange with African countries.
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A boat with passengers sank in the Congo: 78 people dead, dozens missing
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Another 1,200 cases of monkeypox detected in Africa over the week
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WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
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Ukraine has exported more than 221,000 tons of grain to 10 countries as part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative
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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at least seven people are killed in protests against violence
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Ship sinks in Congo with 271 passengers on board
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Ukraine will ship sunflower oil to Africa for the first time under the Grain from Ukraine program
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British intelligence: Russia expands its recruitment in the Global South to avoid additional mobilizations within the country itself
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Over the past 7 months, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened 7 new embassies in Africa
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"Grain from Ukraine": Kiev handed over 1,151 tons of peas to families in the Congo
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Potential in grain and oil supply presented: Ukrainian delegation visited the Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community
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Africans for $2200: Russia intensifies mercenary recruitment for the war against Ukraine
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Coup attempt foiled in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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The number of internally displaced persons in the world has reached an unprecedented level
In 2023, conflict and violence forced a record 75. 9 million people to flee their homes in 66 countries, half of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center.
Ukraine has opened an embassy in Botswana - MFA
Ukraine opened its embassy in Gaborone, Botswana. It became the 16th Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Africa.
Ukraine opens an embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Congo opened in Uzhhorod
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Silver Easter egg by Ukrainian-Canadian artist becomes the ninth coin in the collection of the Royal Court of Canada
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A UN helicopter was shot at in DR Congo
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