NPR News -Africa Breakout at Democratic Republic of Congo jail draws attention to horrific conditions by Design Tech September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024 57 September 4, 20242:43 AM ET Over 100 prisoners were killed — either shot dead or crushed — after they tried to escape from the infamous Makala Prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital of Kinshasa. Sponsor Message Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Design Tech previous post Biden indicates possible shift on Ukraine using long-range weapons into Russia next post Tropical Storm Francine forecast to be hurricane before striking Louisiana You may also like Africa’s oldest leader isn’t ready to retire —... October 13, 2025 What to know about the Nobel Peace Prize October 13, 2025 Greetings from the Mediterranean, where dolphins swim alongside... October 13, 2025 ICC finds former Sudan militia leader guilty of... October 13, 2025 Why Gen Z protesters worldwide are flying an... October 13, 2025 Nigeria’s Chronic Electricity Problems August 8, 2025 Journalist says greed, nihilism and transnationalism are fueling... August 8, 2025 Scientists in South Africa are making rhino horns... August 8, 2025 ‘We are being driven from the land.’ Nigerian... August 8, 2025 Rwanda and DRC sign a U.S.-brokered peace deal,... July 15, 2025