Italian ambassador is killed in attack on UN convoy in DR Congo 

Italian ambassador is killed in attack on UN convoy in DR Congo By Chris Pleasance for MailOnline and Afp Published: 11:56 GMT, 22 February 2021 | Updated: 12:06 GMT, 22 February 2021 The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed DURING an attack on a UN convoy. Luca Attanasio, 44, died … Read more

Congo declares end to Ebola outbreak that killed 55 people since emerging in June

Congo declares end to Ebola outbreak that killed 55 people since emerging in June Ebola outbreak infected at least 130 people after coming to light in early June It came just as Congo was bringing an end to another outbreak that killed 2,000 Congo has also seen more than 11,000 cases of coronavirus and 320 … Read more

Two new species of aquatic mice discovered in the Congo

A pair of newly discovered aquatic mice species – with elongated feet and water resistant fur – are amongst the ‘world’s rarest mammals’, a new study found. Researchers from the Field Museum, Chicago, say the mice are native to the remote Congo basin and evaded scientific detection due to political unrest in the area.  The … Read more

Orphaned gorillas pose for selfies with their carer in the Democratic Republic of Congo 

I’m ready for my close ape! Orphaned gorillas pose for selfies with their carer in the Democratic Republic of Congo Pictures were taken in Virunga national park in Rumangabo, Democratic Republic of Congo Patrick Sadiki Karabaranga, 39, is the guardian of the orphaned gorillas and takes selfies with them every day The guardian has been … Read more