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๐จ๐ฉCongo suspends cobalt exports for four months amid glut
The Democratic Republic of Congo says itโs suspending cobalt exports for four months to rein in oversupply of the battery metal on the international market. Cobalt production in Congo โ which produces about three-quarters of the material used in electric-vehicle batteries โ has soared in recent years, as Chinaโs CMOC Group Ltd. ramped up output…
The Great War of Africa: A Forgotten Tragedy That Shaped a Continent
World leaders are currently focused on preventing a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, but there is another conflict, far more devastating and often overlooked, that demands urgent attention. This is not a new crisis but a haunting repeat of a war that engulfed the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda from…
Mineral wars: global conflicts fueled by West’s search for rare resources โ Part 1 & Part 2
The coming years are shaping up to exacerbate the global geoeconomics and military competition for the worldโs mineral resources, with President Trump openly eyeing 12 million sq km of territory containing untold riches. Here are the conflicts, present and future, to watch out for๐ โก๏ธ Ukraine ๐ The US โcannot affordโ to let Moscow achieve…
Congolese Authorities Arrest Chinese Nationals Smuggling Gold and Cash in South Kivu
Congolese security forces made a significant arrest on Saturday, January 5, 2025, when three Chinese nationals were apprehended with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash in Walungu territory, South Kivu Province, near the Rwandan border. According to reports from 7 Sur 7, the individuals were traveling in an SUV when they were intercepted by…
Chinese Miners Released Despite Operating Illegally in the DRC, Sparking Outrage
On December 24, 2024, the Congolese government released 14 of the 17 Chinese nationals arrested the previous week for operating an illegal gold mine in Karhembo, South Kivu Province. The arrests had followed an unannounced raid by local authorities on the unlicensed mining operation. The released individuals are now en route back to China, while…
๐จ๐ฉ Southern African bloc extends troop deployment in Congo by a year
Southern Africa’s regional bloc on Wednesday extended by a year its troop deployment in Democratic Republic of Congo, where it is helping the government fight rebel groups. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) deployed the mission in Congo, a major producer of metals like cobalt and copper, in December 2023 with a one-year mandate. “Summit…
๐จ๐ฉ DR Congo opposition, civil society dig in as Tshisekedi plots constitution change
Congolese political and civil society leaders Saturday announced an alliance to rally against constitutional changes they are meant to ensure President Felix Tshisekedi keeps power indefinitely. Named ‘National Awakening’, the coalition will hold its first meeting in mid-December to pay tribute to the 2005 referendum which gave birth to the 2006 constitution. They called attempts…
DR Congo army takes Kalembe town back from M23 rebels, spokesman says
Democratic Republic of Congo’s army on Tuesday said it had taken back the eastern town of Kalembe a day after it was seized by M23 rebels. Kalembe, a small town in Walikale territory in militia-plagued North Kivu, came under M23 control on Sunday morning when rebels seized it from Congolese armed forces and the Wazalendo…
French NBA-star Tony Parker sat down with Africanews during his visit in the Democratic Republic of Congo
French NBA-star Tony Parker sat down with Africanews during his visit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this interview, he shares his vision for the Congolese youth and tells them to “keep dreaming big”.* Tell us about your project to develop sport in the DRC. I wanted to give something back, starting with my own…
French NBA-star Tony Parker sat down with Africanews during his visit in the Democratic Republic of Congo
French NBA-star Tony Parker sat down with Africanews during his visit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this interview, he shares his vision for the Congolese youth and tells them to “keep dreaming big”.* Tell us about your project to develop sport in the DRC. I wanted to give something back, starting with my own…
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