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Floods in Kinshasa

A flooded neighborhood in DR Congo's capital, Kinshasa. Credit: Caritas Congo Asbl

Caritas Congo Appeals for Humanitarian Aid for Thousands “in dire need” after Floods

Feb 9, 2024

Officials of Caritas Congo Asbl, the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO), are appealing for humanitarian aid to reach out to thousands of people affected by deadly floods.

The death toll from floods caused by torrential rains in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa has risen to 141. Credit: Diocese of Kigezi

Catholic Bishops in DR Congo Plead with Government to Address Flooding as Over 140 Die

Dec 15, 2022

Members of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) are appealing to the Congolese government to address the causes of flooding in the country after over 140 people were reportedly left dead when floods and mudslides hit the country’s capital, Kinshasa.

Credit: CENCO

Cardinal in DR Congo Expresses “compassion” for Victims of Destructive Floods in Kinshasa

Dec 14, 2022

The Cardinal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed his “compassion” for and “spiritual closeness” with those affected by destructive floods that reportedly left at least 120 people dead in the country’s capital, Kinshasa.