National Catholic Reporter9h
As rebels in Congo take Bukavu, church leaders decry violence, disrespect for international law
After the M23 Rwanda-backed rebels Feb. 16 occupied Bukavu, a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, Catholic ...
Independent Catholic News9h
Central African Republic: 'Dialogue with Muslims can rebuild hope, peace'
The Central African Republic has been rent apart by sectarian attacks during a major civil conflict - but interfaith dialogue ...
Stars and Stripes10h
Ugandan forces enter eastern Congolese city of Bunia to back up local troops
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan troops have entered the eastern Congolese city of Bunia to help local forces stop deadly violence ...
Mongabay11h
Locals in DRC cut down trees while solar energy remains inaccessible and costly
When night falls in the Batwa village of Lukwangulo, only the local chief’s house is illuminated. In this village in the ...
PanaPress16h
CAR takes steps to protect remote communities from polio
In the ongoing efforts to eradicate polio, the Central African Republic (CAR) has placed a special emphasis on reaching vulnerable and underserved populations ...
Mongabay22h
Environmental & rights activists flee and hide as M23 captures DRC’s cities
Since Goma fell, I’ve lived in fear. I don’t dare leave my house.” These are the words of Justin Shamutwa Masumbuko, general ...