In the Republic of Congo’s Sangha region, the expansion of mining activities within conservation areas undermines the ...

This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled. By Elian Peltier and Justin Makangara Elian Peltier reported from Dakar ...

The northeast corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is home to one of Africa’s richest goldfields. Competition to control the gold mines and trading routes has spurred the bloody ...

Congo’s government says the mausoleum of assassinated ... It's not immediately clear whether Lumumba’s remains — a single gold-capped tooth — were damaged or stolen. A mausoleum curator ...

M23 insurgent group entered eastern Congo's largest city this week Rebels long funded by illicit minerals trade Congo top tantalum, cobalt producer; home to big coltan, gold deposits Jan 28 ...

It’s part of the Congo Basin rainforest — the world’s second-biggest — and a vital carbon sink that helps mitigate climate change. It also has vast mineral wealth such as gold and diamonds.

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials say. The gold and money was hidden under the seats ...

Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo for allegedly illegally smuggling gold and silver bars. The gold and silver bars as well as $800,000 (£650,000 ...