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Articles about Congo, ordered by date. 
Southern Exposure: Eduardo Soteras Jalil
Highlighting the work of artists and photographers from the Majority World.
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Congo’s cobalt curse
Corruption, pollution and child labour have long blighted the DRC’s cobalt industry. But is there any way of turning the country’s critical mineral wealth into a blessing rather than a burden? Cat Rainsford investigates.
Women’s agency in war
Sophie Neiman reports from the Democratic Republic of Congo to shine a light on the neglected stories of women bearing the brunt of war.
Poisonous preservation
Report on the UN and The Congo, by Amy Hall.
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Lethal conservation
Report on the Kahuzi-Biega National Park by Amy Hall.
Better protected
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is soon to be legally recognized.
Reasons to be cheerful
Land justice; Ebola-free; Transition triumphs
What next for child soldiers?
Report from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The epidemic continues
Report from the Democratic Republic of Congo by Emmanuel Freudenthal.
Southern Exposure: Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga
Highlighting the work of artists and photographers from the Majority World
Mixed Media: Film
Mountains May Depart, by Jia Zhangke, and Makala, by Emmanuel Gras are reviewed this month.
Making Waves: Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo
He puts his life on the line to protect the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national parks. Veronique Mistiaen talks to the dedicated conservationist.
The downside to electric cars
They may be good for the environment, but not for those mining the cobalt needed to manufacture their batteries, writes Neil Thompson.
Life after rape in DRC
Fergus Simpson visits a hospital helping Congolese women and children recover from conflict-related trauma and violence.
Let us prey
Vulture funds buy up ‘bad’ debt owed by countries in distress and aggressively sue for full payment, plus compound interest.
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