Congo Current Affairs, GK & News

Uganda’s First Oil Drilling Program

January 25, 2023

Uganda has one of the largest oil reserves in the Saharan desert according to the International Monetary Fund. Oil was discovered in Uganda twenty years back. But the production was delayed due to a lack of funds and infrastructure. With the assistance of China, Uganda is now launching its first oil field in Lake Albert. ..

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Congo Basin Forests – State of the Forests 2021

September 20, 2022

The report titled “Congo Basin Forests – State of the Forests 2021” was released recently by the Central African Forests Commission. Key findings Increased investment and research is required for the protection of peatlands in central Congo basin, which are currently under threat because of hydrocarbon exploration, logging, palm oil plantation, hydroelectric dams and climate ..

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30 Death Sentenced in Democratic Republic of Congo

May 17, 2021

The Democratic Republic of Congo recently handed death sentence to thirty people after clashes between two rival Muslim factions. What happened? On the Islamic holiday of Eid, that mark the end of Ramadan month, two Muslim groups clashed in front of the Martyrs stadium in the city of Kinshasa. The fight was over the right ..

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State of Siege in Congo

May 3, 2021

The President of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi declared a “State of Siege” due to the increasing violence in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. The violence killed more than hundred people and displaced more than 1.5 million. What is the issue? A Ugandan Insurgent faction called Allied Democratic Forces is active in Congo since ..

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Ebola Outbreak in Congo

July 19, 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak as an international health emergency. This comes on the heels of a report where it was reported that the virus has spread to an urban agglomeration of two million people. What is Ebola? Ebola is a disease caused by a Virus. It is a rare ..

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Mouamba Clement appointed as Prime Minister of Congo

April 25, 2016

Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso has appointed Mouamba Clement as the new Prime Minister of the central African country. With this appointment, Clement will be responsible for forming a new government in accordance with the 2015 constitution in consultation with the President. His appointment comes a month after Sassou Nguesso was elected as President for ..

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