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Mount Nyiragongo, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, erupts. Thousands evacuate from the nearby city of Goma.
2021-05-22

ADF gunmen attack a village in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 23 civilians. Two attackers are shot dead by responding security forces.
2021-03-31

Two UN officials with MONUSCO—an American and a Swede—are among six people kidnapped near the village of Ngombe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Kasaï-Central province. Congolese officials have not identified the kidnappers nor has any group claimed responsibility.
2017-03-13

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces the formation of three new missions, each in Vietnam, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigeria.
2016-01-7

2013 Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation crash: A Fokker 50 operated by Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation crashes in poor weather at Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nine people were in the aircraft, a crew of five and four passengers. At least three people survived the accident.
2013-03-4

The party of Democratic Republic of the Congo politician Étienne Tshisekedi says he has been placed under house arrest in Kinshasa since he claimed to have won the presidential election earlier this year.
2011-12-30

Joseph Kabila is sworn in as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite the presidency being contested by opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi.
2011-12-20

Congolese opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi calls on the army to stop following orders from President Joseph Kabila.
2011-12-19

Democratic Republic of the Congo opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi's party calls for mass protests amid disputed elections.
2011-12-14

The Democratic Republic of the Congo recalls its ambassador to the Republic of Congo in connection with a raid on President Joseph Kabila's home in Kinshasa.
2011-03-25