Congo Devastated by Deadly Floods with Hundreds Dead and Missing

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Flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo have killed over 200 people, with many more missing. Efforts to find survivors and recover bodies are ongoing. Heavy rains in recent days have caused flooding and landslides in other parts of East Africa, including Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. The central government is sending a crisis management team to support relief efforts in South Kivu, and President Felix Tshisekedi has declared a national day of mourning on Monday to honor the victims.
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- Nearly 200 killed in Congo floods Reuters
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