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The mpox epidemic is yet another misfortune for the Congolese population

by Douce Namwezi September 18, 2024 0

The ongoing mpox outbreak is putting further pressure on a nation already made vulnerable after decades of conflict, gender-based violence, food insecurity and ... Read more.

A new law in the Democratic Republic of Congo will exempt victims of sexual violence from paying court fees

by Douce Namwezi July 17, 2023 0

CW: Discussion of sexual violence... Read more.

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More than 400 dead and hundreds missing in the Democratic Republic of Congo

by Douce Namwezi May 30, 2023 0

Torrential rains have devastated several villages and caused at least 400 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo.... Read more.

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Changing South Kivu one dance at a time: The young Congolese woman defying stereotypes

by Douce Namwezi November 10, 2022 0

Supported by MECCA M-POWER.... Read more.

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Continued challenges to women’s political participation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

by Douce Namwezi June 26, 2022 0

By Joëlle Bufole and Douce Namwezi. Names have been changed to protect anonymity.... Read more.

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