Congo officials claim that a rebel group is tied to the Islamic State. That could backfire.
A local armed group claimed responsibility for recent attacks.
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Young Congolese want the government to step up against the increasing militant violence.
A closer look at Congo’s Islamist rebels
Claims about links to the Islamic State may hamper civilian protection
Why this strain of Ebola will be far more difficult to stop
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U.N. peacekeepers were killed in Congo. Here’s what we know.
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There is new violence in Western Uganda. Here’s why.
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New insights on Congo's Islamist rebels
[caption id="attachment_21474" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A file photo taken on May
New insights on Congo’s Islamist rebels
[caption id="attachment_21474" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A file photo taken on May