The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/congo/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:22:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Congo | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/congo/ 32 32 Congolese army says it foiled coup during capital shootout; three dead https://www.timesofisrael.com/congolese-army-says-it-foiled-coup-during-capital-shootout-three-dead/ Sun, 19 May 2024 11:26:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3293071 Gun battle erupts in Kinshasa between armed men in uniform and guards of top politician; military says several foreigners among those arrested

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]]> Israel denies it is talking to other countries about absorbing Gazan immigrants https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-denies-it-is-talking-to-other-countries-about-absorbing-gazan-immigrants/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:00:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3192661 Senior official pushes back on Zman Yisrael report Jerusalem talking to Congo and others, says Smotrich can't carry out controversial idea; cabinet to talk post-war Gaza on Thursday

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]]> Israel in talks with Congo and other countries on Gaza ‘voluntary migration’ plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-in-talks-with-congo-and-other-countries-on-gaza-voluntary-migration-plan/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:09:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3192049 Senior official says Jerusalem working on postwar resettlement of Palestinians from Strip; some ministers tout Saudi Arabia as destination for Gazans seeking construction work

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]]> UN experts say gold from Congo going to armed groups, criminals https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-experts-gold-from-congo-going-to-armed-groups-criminals/ Sat, 20 Jun 2020 03:43:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2330673 Report says Israeli instructors among foreign nationals providing training to Congolese military in violation of arms embargo

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]]> Nobel Peace winners urge global action against sexual violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/nobel-peace-winners-urge-global-action-against-sexual-violence/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:14:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1977442 Dr. Denis Mukwege of Congo and Nadia Murad of Iraq call for repercussions for perpetrators, reparations for victims

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]]> US sanctions Israeli mining mogul Gertler over Congo deals https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-sanctions-israeli-mining-mogul-gertler-over-congo-deals/ Fri, 22 Dec 2017 01:34:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1756307 Treasury includes billionaire accused of corrupt business arrangements with DRC president on list of 13 individuals punished for graft and human rights abuses

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]]> UN appeals for record $22.5 billion in global aid https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-appeals-for-record-22-5-billion-in-global-aid/ Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:27:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1741093 Third of money needed to help those affected by Syrian civil war; 10.8 million Yemenis in dire need of help

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]]> Israeli diamond mogul named in Paradise Papers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-diamond-mogul-named-in-paradise-papers/ Tue, 07 Nov 2017 15:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1725616 Recently leaked documents on offshore holdings reveal Dan Gertler took loan from mining giant Glencore to secure rights in Congo

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]]> Haley slams UN for electing Congo to rights council despite abuses https://www.timesofisrael.com/haley-slams-un-for-electing-congo-to-rights-council-despite-abuses/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 23:47:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1712076 US ambassador says HRC's support for rights violators proves the 47-nation body 'lacks credibility and must be reformed in order to be saved'

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]]> Ebola outbreak reported in remote part of DR Congo https://www.timesofisrael.com/ebola-outbreak-reported-in-remote-part-of-dr-congo/ Fri, 12 May 2017 19:31:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1617986 Three people dead so far; health minister urges population 'not to panic'; outbreak is first in three years

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]]> At climate talks, African nations pledge to restore forests https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-climate-talks-african-nations-pledge-to-restore-forests/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 04:10:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1297269 Tropical deforestation said to produce 15 percent of carbon emissions; states seek to restore 386,000 square miles by 2030

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]]> UN pushing Europe to bolster peacekeeping effort from Congo to Golan https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-pushing-europe-to-bolster-peacekeeping-effort-from-congo-to-golan/ Thu, 26 Mar 2015 08:00:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1157940 US also looking for allies to contribute more blue helmets to protect against threats around world

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]]> Nobel peace winners fear ‘new, more dangerous Cold War’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/nobel-peace-winners-fear-new-more-dangerous-cold-war/ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 19:37:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1106068 Committee highlights Israeli-Arab conflict, religious extremism among host of issues hindering stability

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]]> Israeli billionaire sells Congo oil rights for 300 times purchase price http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/23/congo-democratic-gertler-idUSL5N0KW3WW20140123 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:49:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=841248 Reuters: Dan Gertler's Fleurette Group says deal is beneficial for the cash-strapped central African nation

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]]> Vowing to build dam, Ethiopia ratifies new Nile water pact https://www.timesofisrael.com/vowing-to-build-dam-ethiopia-ratifies-new-nile-water-pact/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:29:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=551292 Cairo loudly opposes move that replaces colonial-era deal giving lion's share of water to Egypt and Sudan

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