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Teaching in the shadow of conflict in Congo

Ruth Alonga in Goma, Congo

Kavira Zawadi teaches English at the Sebyera Institute in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. For over 15 years, she has passed on her passion and knowledge despite precarious working conditions.

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A Congolese M23 rebel stands in a green field, looking at the camera

A Congolese M23 rebel stands in a green field, looking at the camera

Explainer: Insecurity in Congo

Explainer: Insecurity in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo has a history of prolonged violence and war. Conflict in the east of the country has killed many and displaced millions of innocent civilians.

Conflict between Congo's army and M23 rebels has disrupted the flow of supplies to the city of Goma.

Conflict between Congo's army and M23 rebels has disrupted the flow of supplies to the city of Goma.

Congo's conflict with M23 rebels forcing thousands to flee

Congo's conflict with M23 rebels forcing thousands to flee

An intensifying conflict between Congo's army and M23 rebels has disrupted the flow of supplies to the city of Goma, affecting over 2 million residents and half a million displaced people. DW spoke with people affected in a camp near Goma.

A jammed road as thousands of Congolese people flee the ongoing conflict between government forces and M-23 rebels

A jammed road as thousands of Congolese people flee the ongoing conflict between government forces and M-23 rebels

US condemns Rwandan support for M23 rebels in DR Congo

US condemns Rwandan support for M23 rebels in DR Congo

The US expressed concern about the escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where M23 rebels launched an offensive near Goma.

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