North Kivu

province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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North Kivu is a province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is a region characterized by volatility and insecurity, bordering Rwanda and Uganda. The province is part of the East African Rift System and is home to Mount Nyiragongo, an active volcano whose eruptions have impacted the city of Goma.12

The region is mineral-rich and has been a site of conflict involving numerous armed groups, including the March 23 Movement (M23). These groups often fight against the DRC's army and each other, with conflicts frequently linked to the control and exploitation of valuable mineral resources. The presence of these armed groups and the ongoing conflict have led to significant displacement and a humanitarian crisis.1

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Ebola
DRC, 2018–20
…began in April 2018 in North Kivu province in the eastern region of the DRC. The outbreak persisted for more than a year. By November 2019, some 3,178 cases had been confirmed, with 2,196 deaths. The initial epicenter of the outbreak was Beni, a town that was also the site…
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…began in April 2018 in North Kivu province in the eastern region of the DRC. The outbreak persisted for more than a year. By November 2019, some 3,178 cases had been confirmed, with 2,196 deaths. The initial epicenter of the outbreak was Beni, a town that was also the site…
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March 23 Movement
…rebel group primarily based in North Kivu, a mineral-rich province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is one of many armed groups in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC that have been fighting against other armed groups as well as the DRC’s army, the Armed Forces of the Democratic…
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…rebel group primarily based in North Kivu, a mineral-rich province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is one of many armed groups in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC that have been fighting against other armed groups as well as the DRC’s army, the Armed Forces of the Democratic…
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