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Businesspunch-ng3h ago

Two Arraigned Over Cross-Border Fraud in Lagos

Two individuals have been charged in Lagos, Nigeria, for their alleged involvement in a $50,487 cross-border fraud and money laundering scheme between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Politicsactualite-cd8d ago

James Swan Appointed New MONUSCO Chief in DR Congo

James Swan has taken over as the new head of MONUSCO, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His appointment marks a leadership change for the crucial peacekeeping mission.

Environmentpublicoactualite-cd19d ago2 sources

Landslide in DR Congo Kills at Least 12

At least 12 people have died in a landslide in the village of Gasasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, triggered by recent rainfall. Similar incidents have been frequent in the country in recent months.

Rare Mountain Gorilla Twins Born in DR Congo
Worlddie-presse21d ago

Rare Mountain Gorilla Twins Born in DR Congo

Critically endangered mountain gorillas have seen a rare event with the birth of twins in the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the second such occurrence in a short period.

PoliticsFTactualite-cd1d ago2 sources

DR Congo Tightens Control Over Critical Minerals

The Democratic Republic of Congo is implementing measures to assert greater control over its critical mineral resources. This initiative includes the establishment of strategic reserves for these vital materials.

DRC Peace Talks Begin Amid Shifting Violence to Highlands
Worldrfi-englishactualite-cd2d ago2 sources

DRC Peace Talks Begin Amid Shifting Violence to Highlands

Peace talks aimed at resolving the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo have commenced. These discussions are taking place as the epicenter of violence in the country reportedly shifts to more remote highland regions.

Worldactualite-cd2d ago

DR Congo Citizens Hold 'Street Parliaments' in Kinshasa

Dozens of citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo gathered in Kinshasa for 'standing parliaments' or 'street parliaments.' These informal assemblies were held to debate political change and ongoing chaos in the country.

Senegal not losing without a fight
World28d ago

Senegal not losing without a fight

In tonight's program, in a joint statement from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, both nations have agreed to take steps to advance last year's stalled peace accord.

DRC Youth Disillusioned Ahead of Presidential Elections
WorldFrance 241mo ago

DRC Youth Disillusioned Ahead of Presidential Elections

Young voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo are increasingly disillusioned with politics as the country prepares for presidential elections, with 82-year-old incumbent Denis Sassou-Nguesso favored to win after over forty years in power.

DR Congo to Accept US Deportees Under New Deal
WorldAPReutersNPR+5Al JazeeraSCMPTimes of Indiamyjoyonlineactualite-cd11d ago8 sources

DR Congo to Accept US Deportees Under New Deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to accept third-country nationals deported from the US, a deal fully funded by Washington, which expands America's deportation network to Africa.

French Aid Worker Killed in DR Congo Drone Strikes
WorldBBCNYTle-monde+5wapole-figaroPremium Timesactualite-cdclub-of-mozambique1mo ago8 sources

French Aid Worker Killed in DR Congo Drone Strikes

A French aid worker was among three people killed in drone strikes on a residential building in Goma, a rebel-held city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which witnesses say was frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers.

Drone Attack Kills Three in Goma, Eastern DRC
WorldThe Guardian1mo ago

Drone Attack Kills Three in Goma, Eastern DRC

At least three people were killed in a drone attack on a residential area of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with M23 rebels blaming the government for the assault.

Airstrikes in Goma, DRC, Cause Multiple Fatalities
Worldle-figaro1mo ago

Airstrikes in Goma, DRC, Cause Multiple Fatalities

Airstrikes targeting Goma, a city held by the M23 group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, have resulted in several deaths. An aid worker reported hearing a drone followed by a powerful explosion that damaged a nearby building.