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We have to simply win against Zambia says DRC
ZamFoot
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July 10, 2025
DEMOCRATIC Republic of Congo (DRC) coach Hervé Happy says his side is determined to hand Zambia its first defeat when the two sides meet in a Group A match at the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) tomorrow....
New Forest Standard For Democratic Republic Of Congo (DRC) To Leverage Responsible Forest Management
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The DRC could soon unlock access to global markets for certified forest products and increase the value of verified ecosystem services impact, especially carbon, water, biodiversity, recreation, and culture, with the new FSC...
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
U.S. president Donald Trump with foreign affairs ministers from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the White House after the signing of a US-brokered peace deal on 27 June 2025. US-brokered agreement will prolong the conflict, analysts...
Uganda-DRC trade boosted by reopening of key border posts
NTV Uganda
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Uganda-DRC trade boosted by reopening of key border posts Trade between Uganda and the DRC is poised to improve following the reopening of three border posts that have been inactive for several years. The borders include Bunagana, Ishasha, and...
Prime Minister Mercelina receives delegation highlighting high-tech community fund in DRC
The Daily Herald
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Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina (third from right) received a courtesy visit from (from left to right) Christopher Kiangala, Secretary to the FSRDC National Coordinator; SMITCO CEO and Director Perry Geerlings; FSRDC National Coordinator Philippe...
DRC pool to get enhancements
The Derby Informer - Kansas
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The Derby Recreation Commission unanimously approved the painting of the existing ductwork in the indoor aquatic facility, which will take place during the annual maintenance period from July 28 to Aug. 10. The project will repaint the yellow...
DRC: ‘International demand for coltan is linked to violence in the DRC’
CIVICUS
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Featured Interviews 09 July 2025 CIVICUS speaks with Claude Iguma, a mining governance expert with a PhD in Social Sciences, who is based in Bukavu, South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On 27 June, the DRC signed a...
DRC, Rwanda leaders to sign peace deal in US in coming weeks: Trump
Times LIVE
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Marcellin Chishambo, former governor of South Kivu province, Corneille Nanga, coordinator of the AFC-M23 movement, Erasto Bahati, governor of North Kivu and M23 leaders take part in the celebration of mass of the beatification of Floribert Bwana...
Reflexions on the African Commission’s Resolution 627 on the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
EJIL: Talk!
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July 7, 2025
Introduction This article offers a critical analysis of the uniqueness, legal significance, and silences in Resolution 627 on the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) adopted by the African Commission on Human and...
New report tackles sexual violence, mining, child labour in Democratic Republic of Congo
Australasian Lawyer
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July 7, 2025
Dill urged the UK to adopt holistic peacebuilding measures, with women at the table for peace processes, post-conflict rebuilding, and transitional justice. She also wanted the European and African Unions to develop a joint initiative supporting...
Peace talks between DRC and M23 rebels 'moving in the right direction'
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
Talks between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group are ‘moving in the right direction’, a diplomatic source told AFP as negotiations continue between the two parties in Qatar. Congolese and M23...
Uganda reopens border posts with eastern DRC
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
President Museveni KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Thursday reopened several border crossing posts with the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including areas near positions held by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group. Felix...
First Trump Africa Summit; DRC Tensions; Shabaab Momentum: Africa File, July 10, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Ellery White and Edie Tesfaye Key Takeaways: US-Africa Summit. The United States will...
BOE reappoints DRC board representative
The Derby Informer - Kansas
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The Derby Board of Education unanimously voted to recommend the continued appointment of Brent Renberger to the Derby Recreation Commission board at the BOE meeting on July 7. Renberger has served on the DRC board as one of the BOE’s recommended...
Gov’t backs regional and global mediation to end DRC conflict
Switch TV
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July 10, 2025
NAIROBI — Kenya has called on the United States and Qatar to maintain their support for a unified regional and international peace process aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Prime Cabinet...
Trial of DRC's former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba postponed for two weeks
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
The trial of Congo’s former Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba has been postponed for two weeks after its opening hearing in a Kinshasa court. Mutamba stepped down last month following an investigation into allegations he had embezzled 19...
UN Security Council welcomes DRC-Rwanda peace deal
Xinhua News Agency
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UNITED NATIONS, July 9 (Xinhua) -- The Security Council on Wednesday welcomed the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed on June 27 in Washington, D.C. In a press statement, the members of the Security...
The Democratic Republic of Congo celebrates the centenary of Patrice Lumumba's birth
Africanews
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July 3, 2025
He was a revolutionary and a national hero whose assassination shocked the world. The Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday celebrated the 100th anniversary of Patrice Lumumba’s birth. An official ceremony was held to honour his memory, at the...
Legal complaint targets family of DRC's Félix Tshisekedi for looting
Africanews
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July 9, 2025
A complaint has been filed in Brussels against nine family members of Félix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to La Libre on Tuesday. The accused, who are Belgian nationals, face allegations of stealing...
Fears of Exploitation Resurface as U.S. President Touts Minerals Deal as Part of Democratic Republic of Congo & Rwanda Peace Deal
OkayAfrica
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July 2, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly expressed his excitement over the signing of a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying his administration has secured “a lot of the mineral rights from the Congo.” This has...