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The Lobito Atlantic Railway’s first shipment of copper from the DRC to the U.S. symbolizes a significant step in reviving the Lobito Corridor, aimed at enhancing transport infrastructure for critical …
Revitalizing the Lobito Corridor: Africa’s New Trade Path for Critical Minerals Read More
A ceasefire monitoring unit will begin operations on Tuesday to oversee a truce between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, who have made territorial gains in eastern DRC. Despite a …
New Ceasefire Monitoring Unit to Begin Operations Amid Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DRC Read More
On October 23, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo proposed changes to the constitution, including the possibility of altering presidential term limits. He deemed the current constitution …
DR Congo President Proposes Constitutional Amendments on Term Limits Read More
The mpox outbreak in Uganda is significantly escalating, with 830 recorded cases in 19 states and recent clusters of infections near the DRC border. In the past week, Uganda confirmed …
Concerning Spread of Mpox in Uganda and Recent Marburg Cases in Rwanda Read More
The WHO has confirmed that over 50,000 people have been vaccinated against mpox in the DRC and Rwanda, amidst an outbreak that has resulted in over 1,100 deaths in Africa. …
Over 50,000 Vaccinated Against Mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda Read More
Over 50,000 individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have received vaccinations against mpox, as reported by WHO’s Director-General. The epidemic remains uncontrolled with over 1,100 deaths across …
Significant Vaccination Efforts Against Mpox in DRC and Rwanda Read More
Former President Joseph Kabila is mobilizing the Congolese people to oppose President Félix Tshisekedi’s initiative to revise the constitution. Kabila’s party, the FCC, argues that such changes could threaten national …
Joseph Kabila’s Opposition to Constitutional Revision in the Democratic Republic of Congo Read More
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, has escalated military offensives in eastern DRC, notably in North Kivu province, despite a ceasefire agreement. Local military authorities accuse Rwanda of exploiting …
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Escalate Clashes in Eastern DR Congo Amid Ceasefire Violations Read More
President Felix Tshisekedi of the DRC has announced a plan to form a commission to draft a new constitution, igniting a controversial discussion regarding the proposal to eliminate the two-term …
Controversy Surrounds President Tshisekedi’s Proposed Constitutional Amendment in the DRC Read More
Artisanal mining significantly contributes to the DRC’s economy, yet miners face critical health and safety risks due to inadequate training and lack of government action on promised reforms for formalization. …
The Ongoing Challenges of Artisanal Miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo Read More