Congo

Premier League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Brands Racist Abuse Of Manchester United Players "Disgusting"

Agence France-Presse | Friday January 29, 2021

Premier League: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels it is "unacceptable" and "disgusting" to use racist abuses on social media against Manchester United players.

Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund Suffer Worst Home Defeat In More Than Decade Against VfB Stuttgart

Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 12, 2020

The debacle is Borussia Dortmund's heaviest home defeat since being humbled 5-1 at home to Bayern Munich in 2009.

Congo Declares End Of Ebola Outbreak That Killed 55 Since Emerging In June

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday November 18, 2020

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday declared the end of the country's latest Ebola epidemic, after the outbreak killed 55 people over the past five months.

Maharashtra District On Alert Against Spread Of Congo Fever

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 1, 2020

The Palghar administration on Tuesday asked authorities to remain alert against a possible spread of the Congo fever in the Maharashtra district.

FC Porto Beat Benfica 2-1 In High-Intensity Game To Win 17th Portuguese Cup

Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 2, 2020

Democratic Republic of Congo international Chancel Mbemba scored twice as FC Porto defeated old rivals Benfica 2-1 on Saturday to win the Portuguese Cup for the 17th time.

Ebola Spreading In Western Congo With Nearly 50 Confirmed Cases: WHO

World News | Reuters | Monday July 13, 2020

Ebola is spreading in western Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 50 known cases across a large region bordering the Republic of Congo and Central African Republic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

Solar Eclipse 2020: Rare 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse to Dim India, Other Parts of Asia, Africa

Gadgets 360 Staff With Inputs From AFP | Saturday June 20, 2020

Skywatchers along a narrow band from west Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, India, and southern China will witness on Sunday the most dramatic "ring of fire" solar eclipse to shadow the Earth in years.

Need More Women Peacekeepers In UN, Says Indian Commander

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 25, 2020

Efforts must be made to significantly increase the number of uniformed women personnel in the UN peacekeeping missions, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo has said, underlining that they serve as role models for girls and women everywhere.

Apple, Tesla Among Companies Accused of Aiding Child Labour in DR Congo

Reuters | Tuesday December 17, 2019

Five of the world's largest tech companies have been accused of being complicit in the death of children in the Democratic Republic of Congo forced to mine cobalt, a metal used to make telephones and computers, in a landmark lawsuit.

Apple, Google, Other Tech Giants Accused Of Child Cobalt Mining Deaths

World News | ANI | Tuesday December 17, 2019

Five tech giants -- Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and Dell -- have been reportedly accused of aiding and abetting the death of children working in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

DR Congo Plane Crash: 29 Dead After Plane Crashes At Densely Populated Area In Congo

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 25, 2019

At least 29 people were killed Sunday when a small plane crashed after takeoff into a densely populated area of the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ebola Still An 'Urgent' Global Health Emergency: WHO

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 19, 2019

The deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains an "urgent" global health emergency, The World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday at its Emergency Committee meeting.

Indian Peacekeeper Gaurav Solanki's Body Found In Congo Lake: UN

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 14, 2019

The body of an Indian peacekeeper, who drowned while Kayaking in Congo, has been found, the UN chief's spokesperson has said.

Indian Peacekeeper Died Trying To Save Colleague In Congo: UN

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 14, 2019

Indian peacekeeper, Lt Col Gaurav Solanki, died in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while trying to rescue a colleague in Lake Kivu, according to the UN mission there.

Army Officer, Posted At UN Mission In Congo, Dies In Kayaking Incident

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 12, 2019

An Indian Army officer posted at the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has died in a kayaking incident, sources said.