Democratic Republic of Congo

Françoise Mbuyi Mutombo

Reporter

Françoise Mbuyi Mutombo is a Global Press Journal reporter based in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. Françoise specializes in health reporting. Born and raised in DRC’s capital city, Kinshasa, Françoise earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kisangani. Prior to joining Global Press Journal, Françoise was a local radio reporter.

Françoise Mbuyi Mutombo est journaliste à Global Press Journal en poste à Kisangani, en République démocratique du Congo. Françoise est spécialisée dans des reportages sur la santé.

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Democratic Republic of Congo

Françoise Mbuyi Mutombo

Reporter

Françoise Mbuyi Mutombo is a Global Press Journal reporter based in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. Françoise specializes in health reporting. Born and raised in DRC’s capital city, Kinshasa, Françoise earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kisangani. Prior to joining Global Press Journal, Françoise was a local radio reporter.

Françoise Mbuyi Mutombo est journaliste à Global Press Journal en poste à Kisangani, en République démocratique du Congo. Françoise est spécialisée dans des reportages sur la santé.

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Articles

Health

To Treat Cavities, DRC’s Traditional Healers Turn to a Surprising Ingredient

Economy

DRC’s Underage Metal Collectors Fend for Themselves

Human Rights

Revivalist Churches: Places of Healing or Local Nuisance?

Health

Traditional Healers Hinder COVID Vaccination Drive

Health

A Tipping Point for Nurses in Battle for Regular Pay

Environment

Housing Demand Spurs Region’s Food Crisis

Education

It Became Their Pandemic Pastime, But It’s Illegal

Coronavirus

Another Casualty of Coronavirus: a Solar Power Plant in DRC

Health

In African Markets, Authorities Struggle to Control Risk of Coronavirus

Environment

Women Make Fuel From Waste and Benefit Environment

Human Rights

Lack of Juvenile Courts and Facilities in DRC City Leaves Teenagers Lingering in Adult Jails

Health

In DRC, Unlicensed Nurses Make House Calls For Cheap

Health

In DRC, Parents Make Homemade Incubators for Infants. But Do They Work?

Human Rights

Rising Crime Rate in DRC City Drives Civilians to Seek Homes in Nearby Military Camp

Human Rights

As DRC Prepares for Historic Election, Voters Remain Skeptical of Voting Machines

Economy

Mbororo Herders Offer Cheapest Beef in DRC City, but Are They Following Local Laws?

Arts

Gone Are the Goats: Wedding Dowries Get a Tech Upgrade in DRC

Human Rights

Waiting for Justice: Kisangani Workers Go Without Pay, as Labor Suits Languish in Court

Economy

Palm Oil Prices Skyrocket in DRC, as Demand Outpaces Production

Health

In DRC, Married Women Receive Preferential Access to Birth Control

Economy

DRC’s Unemployed Football Fans Hope to Monetize Their Passion – in Betting Shops

Human Rights

Muddy Roads Mean Expensive Rice in DRC

Human Rights

Widows in DRC Are Often Subjected to Violence, but One Locality Is Fighting Back

Health

At a DRC Prison, Crowding and Poor Sanitation Lead to Outbreaks of Cholera, Tuberculosis

Human Rights

With Honor on the Line, Families Seek Cash, Not Justice When Minors are Raped in DRC

Human Rights

Trafficking Ring Suspected of Kidnapping Infants from DRC Hospitals to Supply International Demand

Health

Changing Minds While Making Rounds, Resident With Albinism Defies Stigma