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Inside the Congolese mine vital to mobile phones, as rebels give BBC rare access
M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo recently allowed the BBC to visit a huge mining site under their control which is vital to the production of the world's mobile phones - and over its ...
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Visit DR Congo: A vacation in Absurdistan campaign of nothingness
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the undisputed heavyweight champion of wasted potential, has launched its tourism campaign: Visit DRCongo. Yes, you are not mistaken but heard it right. The same DRC ...
‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska Gets a New Name After More Than 70 Years
German soldiers never set foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the name ...
For Icelandic vibes without the crowds, head to this Canadian destination
The Yukon Territory glows—but not with city lights. “Everywhere you look is like a painting” here, with auroras that last for ...
Alaska is finally getting rid of 'Nazi Creek' and other offensive names on maps
Federal officials changed the names of two natural features in Alaska's Aleutian Islands on Thursday, replacing arbitrary and ...
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East Africa states eye to expand Northern Corridor connectivity
Transport CS said these developments are essential to ease traffic pressure on roads, enhance trade efficiency, and position ...