10 Deepest rivers in the world ranked: From the Congo’s 250m depths to the Mississippi river | World News

[ad_1] Rivers create landforms, foster biodiversity, and provide sustenance to humanity; however, little attention is paid to their depth. The world’s deepest rivers showcase the other face of these mighty water bodies. Below the tranquil waters lie several rivers that reach hundreds of meters into the Earth, formed through geological processes, erosion, and massive water […]

Congo’s coltan miners dig for world’s tech; struggle regardless who is in charge

[ad_1] RUBAYA: Nestled in the green hills of Masisi territory in Congo, the artisanal Rubaya mining site hums with the sound of generators, as hundreds of men labour by hand to extract coltan, a key mineral crucial for producing modern electronics and defence technology, and fiercely sought after worldwide.Rubaya lies in the heart of eastern […]

At night, crime and fear stalk Democratic Republic Congo’s M23-run areas

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) BUKAVU: Every morning the Congolese city of Bukavu, now under the control of the Rwanda-backed M23 movement, counts its dead. Corpses are discovered at dawn, lying in the steep streets of the capital of South Kivu province, which has been in the hands of the anti-government group since mid-February after it […]