Democratic Republic of Congo

Dozens of cars are shown from behind packed into a road trying to drive out of Goma with houses on either side.

Thousands evacuate Congo's Goma amid renewed volcano threat

Tens of thousands of people are fleeing the city of Goma in eastern Congo fearing another volcanic eruption by Mount Nyiragongo.

Thousands evacuate Congo's Goma amid renewed volcano threat
Alex Bukasa, a Congolese asylum-seeker and former journalist, poses in front of the White House.

Last in, first out: Policy change moves longtime US asylum-seekers to back of the line

Last in, first out: Policy change moves longtime US asylum-seekers to back of the line
french soccer players at the world cup

French national soccer players of immigrant ancestry face harsher critics at the World Cup

French national soccer players of immigrant ancestry face harsher critics at the World Cup
homes in a village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Taxes or violence? Armed group in DRC forces one village to choose

Taxes or violence? Armed group in DRC forces one village to choose
Artisanal gold miners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo use their hands and crude tools to find and extract gold.

Tracing conflict gold in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tracing conflict gold in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

African Cyclists Compete in First Ever Tour of Democratic Republic of Congo

The first ever Tour of DRC kicked off this week. Cycling teams from nine mostly African countries are competing in the 500 mile race across parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo to promote national unity.

African Cyclists Compete in First Ever Tour of Democratic Republic of Congo

UN Security Council Allows Peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Make Pre-Emptive Strikes

The UN Security Council approved the creation of a UN combat brigade with the authority to carry out 'offensive operations' against armed rebel groups in eastern Congo.

UN Security Council Allows Peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Make Pre-Emptive Strikes

Congo: A Journey Through Goma's 'No Man's Land'

Correspondent Michael Kavanagh traveled Thursday across the frontlines from rebel-held Goma, into Army-held territory, and then back again. He says the warring factions aren't all keen to negotiate and residents fear the insurgents.

Congo: A Journey Through Goma's 'No Man's Land'

Congo Rebels Seize Key City of Goma

Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have seized the key city of Goma, a city at the heart of a region enormously rich in natural resources.

Congo Rebels Seize Key City of Goma
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Patient 'Imprisoned' at Kinshasa Hospital

In many African hospitals, patients must settle their bills before they're released. If patients can't pay, they end up stuck in the hospital. Cindy Shiner of AllAfrica.com recently met one such patient at a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Patient 'Imprisoned' at Kinshasa Hospital

Rumba-Rooted Band Staff Benda Bilili Wows Audience on First US Tour

Anchor Marco Werman takes us to the soundcheck for the first date on the US tour of Congolese band Staff Benda Bilili. They're from the streets of Kinshasa, confined by polio to wheelchairs. And they rock.

Rumba-Rooted Band Staff Benda Bilili Wows Audience on First US Tour
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Wanted for War Crimes: 'Terminator' Bosco Ntaganda

Troops loyal to Bosco Ntaganda, wanted by the International Criminal Court, have taken two towns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. A BBC reporter in the area says thousands of people are fleeing the fierce fighting toward nearby Goma.

Wanted for War Crimes: 'Terminator' Bosco Ntaganda

New Crisis in Congo

Tension is rising in the Democratic Republic of Congo, after President Laurent Kabila issued an arrest warrant for one his generals, former warlord, Bosco Ntaganda . Ntaganda has gone AWOL with many of his commanders.

New Crisis in Congo

Meet Way-C: The African-Designed Tablet

We are looking for two cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the African-designed tablet went on sale.

Meet Way-C: The African-Designed Tablet

Congolese Plea for Conflict-Minerals-Free iPhone

A Congolese lawyer and activist is trying to get Apple to commit to making a conflict-free iPhone.

Congolese Plea for Conflict-Minerals-Free iPhone