DRC: WHO Launches Ebola Vaccination Campaign
The World Health Organization (WHO) began vaccinating healthcare workers and people who have been in contact with confirmed cases on Tuesday, in response to the […]
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African Union Plans Mineral Coalition to Drive Climate-Resilient Development
The African Union (AU) has announced plans to establish a coalition of critical mineral-producing nations, positioning the continent to better manage soaring global demand for […]
Former DRC Justice Minister Mutamba Sentenced to Three Years Forced Labour for Embezzlement
Constant Mutamba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s former Justice minister and once a vocal anti-corruption crusader, has been sentenced on Tuesday, September 2, to three […]
UN Warns of Civilian Risk as US Cuts Peacekeeping Funds
On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, the United Nations has warned that deep funding cuts by the United States could severely undermine peacekeeping missions in conflict […]
Qatar’s $103bn Africa bet signals shift in Gulf’s global strategy
Qatar has unveiled an ambitious $103 billion investment plan across six African nations, marking one of the Gulf state’s largest-ever international expansion efforts. Spearheaded by […]
US-Backed KoBold Metals Secures Seven Exploration Permits in DRC
KoBold Metals, a US mining firm backed by billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has received seven permits to explore for lithium and other minerals […]
Over 500 Rwandan Refugees Repatriated from DRC
Rwanda on Monday, August 25, received 533 refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first repatriation under a new agreement between […]
M23 Rebels Reject Rights Group’s Claims of Massacres in Eastern Congo
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group has denied responsibility for a series of massacres in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, dismissing an Amnesty International Watch report […]
Amnesty Accuses Warring Factions in Eastern Congo of Atrocities
Amnesty International has accused both M23 rebels and pro-Government Wazalendo militias in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of committing widespread atrocities, including gang rapes, executions, […]
ADF Rebels Kill Over 50 Civilians in Eastern DRC Machete Attacks
At least 52 civilians have been massacred by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the Beni and Lubero areas of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo […]