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The Republic of Congo aims to diversify its economy by enhancing investments in development minerals, which include key materials for infrastructure. Current production levels are under-utilized, representing a strategic opportunity …
Enhancing Economic Growth: Development Minerals in the Republic of Congo Read More
The DRC is rife with leadership failures and ethnic division, echoing a narrative of sadness as expressed by PLO Lumumba and highlighted in the actions of current politicians. Despite Kwame …
Leadership and Ethnicity: The Troubled Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo Read More
President Biden’s visit to Angola in December focuses on the Lobito Corridor, a $5 billion infrastructure initiative aimed at improving supply chains in Africa and countering Chinese influence. The project …
Biden Focuses on Lobito Corridor Project to Strengthen U.S. Influence in Africa Read More
President Biden is set to visit Angola to promote a U.S.-backed railway project that connects resource-rich areas of Africa, facilitating the export of critical minerals. This initiative seeks to counter …
Biden’s Strategic Visit to Angola: Aimed at Countering Chinese Influence Read More
The DRC will launch an e-Visa system in early 2025 to modernize the tourist entry process, facilitating online visa applications. This initiative aims to transform the DRC into a top …
DR Congo to Launch Electronic Visa System by Early 2025 Read More
Foreign ministers from the DRC and Rwanda met to stress the importance of a respected ceasefire in eastern DRC, following a ceasefire established in August with mediation from Angola. The …
DR Congo and Rwanda Reinforce Commitment to Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Conflict Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) lack of political will jeopardizes the peace process agreed upon with Rwanda, despite recent advancements in the Luanda Process. Concerns were expressed regarding DRC’s …
Political Will and Good Faith: Key to DRC and Rwanda’s Peace Process Read More
Vaccinations against mpox have begun for adults in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but children lack access due to delays from liability negotiations regarding vaccine side effects following Japan’s donation …
Delayed Mpox Vaccinations for Congolese Children Due to Liability Issues Read More
The surge in cobalt demand from Europe has highlighted the complexities of sourcing this critical mineral from the DRC, where ethical concerns and historical exploitation shape current relationships. European policymakers …
Europe’s Cobalt Dependency: Navigating Challenges with the DRC Read More
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu criticized the Congolese government for prioritizing constitutional reforms over the pressing needs of the youth. He questioned the value of such amendments, especially regarding job opportunities …
Cardinal Ambongo Critiques Constitutional Reforms Amid Youth Struggles Read More