Coverage dated September 17, 2023

Landslide in northwest Congo kills at least 17 people after torrential rain

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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Torrential rain in northwestern Congo caused a landslide that killed at least 17 people overnight, authorities said Sunday, warning the toll could rise as rescuers sift through rubble beneath collapsed homes.

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Green Field Reporter
Landslide in northwest Congo kills at least 17 people after torrential rain - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Sep 17, 2023
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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Torrential rain in northwestern Congo caused a landslide that killed at least 17 people overnight, authorities said Sunday, warning the toll could rise as rescuers sift through rubble beneath collapsed homes.
The Daily Caller
Landslide Kills At Least 17 People Amid Torrential Rainfall In Congo (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Sep 17, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
A devastating landslide took place in northwestern Congo as a result of torrential rain, leading to the tragic loss of at least 17 lives.
Fox News
Landslide strikes northwestern Congo amid torrential rainfall, at least 17 dead (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 17, 2023
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Heavy rainfall in the Democratic Republic of the Congo triggered a landslide that left at least 17 people dead overnight, according to authorities.
Al Jazeera
Landslide in northwest DR Congo kills at least 17 people (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 17, 2023
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Congolese authorities say the toll could rise as rescuers sift through mud and rubble of collapsed homes.
The Republic
Landslide in northwest Congo kills at least 17 people after torrential rain (opens The Republic)
Published Sep 17, 2023
The Republic's feed description
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Torrential rain in northwestern Congo caused a landslide that killed at least 17 people overnight, authorities said Sunday, warning the toll could rise as rescuers sift through rubble beneath collapsed homes.