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16 January 2024
In 2024, the Republic of Congo is facing flood events resulting from the overflowing of the Congo River, affecting 9 of its 12 departments. As at 12 January, more than 336,000 people were in need of humanitarian assistance, with the floods affecting 120 schools, 34 health centres, and over 64,000 houses. With about 346,000 hectares of land underwater, risks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases increase, a situation aggravated by restricted access to health services. The Government reports that more than 2,290 hectares of farmland are inundated, increasing the risk of food insecurity in the affected areas. (WHO 12/01/2024, IFRC 16/01/2024, Journal de Brazza 16/01/2024)
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22 January 2024
Republic of Congo: flooding on 9 out of 12 departments
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This briefing note provides an overview of torrential rains in the Republic of Congo that have resulted in the rise of the Ubangi River, the largest right-bank tributary of the Congo River, flooding the Congo River Basin.
14 February 2019
DRC: IDPs and refugees to Congo-Brazzaville
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Violent clashes involving the Banunu and Batende communities in Yumbi, Mai-Ndombe province, DRC between 16 and 18 December 2018 caused at least 535 fatalities, injured some 150, and displaced approximately 30,000 people. Both the IDPs in DRC and the refugees in Congo-B lack adequate shelter and have lost their livelihoods.
06 June 2017
Republic of Congo: Conflict in Pool department
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Since late September, several armed clashes between government forces and militia Nsilulu, also known as Ninja, have occurred in Pool Department. According to the government, more than 60 fatal attacks have been carried out. According to the latest census in 2007, more than 126,000 people are living in these areas and have been affected by the conflict. At least 23,000 people have been displaced since March 2016.