South Africa Pledges $2.5 Million to Support Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
South Africa has contributed 2.5 million US dollars to support efforts to combat Ebola outbreaks in DRC and Uganda through the Africa Centres for Disease […]
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Ebola Death Toll in DRC Rises to 136 as Outbreak Intensifies in Eastern Provinces
The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 136, Health Minister Roger Kamba announced on […]
CRP declares unilateral ceasefire ahead of Uganda-led talks with DR Congo Government
The Convention for the Popular Revolution (CRP), an armed group operating in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, announced on Thursday, May 14, that it […]
Equity Group targets Southern Africa expansion with acquisition strategy
Kenya’s Equity Group Holdings is pursuing acquisitions in Angola, Zambia and Mozambique as part of a strategic expansion to capitalize on growth driven by infrastructure […]
DRC Unveils $100m Mining Guard Initiative to Secure Strategic Mineral Sector
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced plans to deploy a specialised paramilitary “mining guard” unit to strengthen security across its mineral-rich regions and […]
M23 Signals Fresh Switzerland Talks as Stalled Doha Process Faces Uncertainty
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group has announced that a new round of dialogue with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
Angola–DRC Payment Systems Positioned to Formalise Cross-Border Financial Flows
Authorities in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo say existing payment systems in both markets are functional and capable of formalizing financial flows […]
DRC, Rwanda Commit to De-escalation After US-Mediated Talks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions following high-level talks hosted by the United States […]
US Convenes DR Congo–Rwanda Talks in Washington Amid Stalled Peace Process
The United States is set to host senior officials from Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda this week in a renewed diplomatic push to revive […]
EAC leaders urge immediate ceasefire in eastern DRC
Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) have called for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The appeal […]