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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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Anthony Nkinzo: The Quiet Power Behind Tshisekediโs Private Office
As President Fรฉlix Tshisekedi enters his second term in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the spotlight has shifted to Anthony Nkinzo, the presidentโs newly appointed chief of staff. Despite lacking the political influence traditionally associated with this role, Nkinzo brings a wealth of experience from the business world and has garnered support from influential…
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Boat capsizes on a lake in eastern Congo, killing at least 50 people, witnesses say
A boat carrying scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, killing at least 50 people, according to witnesses. It was not immediately clear exactly how many people were on board or how many perished but witnesses said they saw rescue services recover at least 50 bodies from the water. They…
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Aid group says Congo had 25,000 victims of sexual violence last year
Doctors Without Borders treated more than 25,000 victims of sexual violence in the Congo last year, by far the highest level it has seen there and most of it in the east where armed groups vie for power, the aid group said Monday. The vast majority of victims โ averaging more than two per hour…
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Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Activity of Terrorist Groups
Situation from August 1 to September 20, 2024 In the resource-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, fighting continues between government forces and a conglomerate of armed groups. If earlier the news was more often about the “March 23 Movement” (M23) supported by Rwanda, now other factions are showing themselves more strongly. โช๏ธAgainst the…
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is considering taking legal action against US tech company Apple over using “illegally exploited” minerals by the enterprise
In April, lawyers in Paris representing the DRC stated that Apple had bought essential minerals that were unlawfully transported from the DRC to Rwanda, where they were illegally processed and then incorporated into “the global supply chain.” Lawyer William Bourdon commented on Thursday that Apple had issued a brief response following a formal notice, which…
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