UNESCO declared Kahuzi-Biega National Park, located in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, a World Heritage Site.

The entities involved

• Democratic Republic of the Congo →

  country in Central Africa

  • An Ebola strain circulated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Uganda, affecting international aid availability.Mon 14:13
  • Recent health center attacks occurred near Butembo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Mon 05:16
• South Kivu →

  province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Outbreak management and international monitoring efforts involving the United Nations and the Democratic Republic of Congo.Sun 23:24
  • Rwanda is backing M23 groups in South Kivu, vying for control over mineral wealth.Sun 13:27
• UNESCO →

  specialised agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture

  • Hà Nội is working to strengthen its standing within UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.Mon 12:17
  • A dialogue was held in Hà Nội focusing on heritage and authenticity, involving UNESCO.Mon 12:17

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