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At least 120 die in DRC’s worst floods in years

The Democratic Republic of Congo is in three days of national mourning after deadly floods claimed scores of lives.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is in three days of national mourning for the more than 120 lives that were lost after heavy rains caused floods and landslides in the capital city, Kinshasa. President Félix Tshisekedi says he will cut short his trip to the US to return to the country.

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Photo: Damage caused by heavy rains and flooding on the outskirts of the DRC's capital Kinshasa. Credit: Byobe Malenga/BBC.

51 minutes

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Wed 14 Dec 202217:06GMT

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  • Wed 14 Dec 202217:06GMT

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