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Former DRC president Kabila visits rebel-held Goma for contr...
Modern Ghana
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The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Kabila has arrived in the rebel-held city of Goma in the east of the country for talks with locals, according to sources close to him, after declaring he wanted to help end the crisis...
A Visitor’s Guide to KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo
The Tech Edvocate
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December 17, 2024
Introduction: Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis located on the Congo River. Known for its lively music scene and rich cultural heritage, Kinshasa offers a unique...
Congo moves to lift ex-President Kabila's immunity, accusing him of war crimes
The Straits Times
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May 1, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Democratic Republic of Congo's former President Joseph Kabila leaves after briefing memebrs of the media, following talks with South Africa's former President Thabo Mbeki at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation in Johannesburg, South Africa,...
Indian Delegation Thanks Congo For Unequivocal Condemnation Of Cross-Border Terrorism
MENAFN
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May 28, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) (MENAFN- IANS) Kinshasa, May 28 (IANS) A parliamentary delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde has successfully concluded its diplomatic mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), emphasising India's firm...
Biometric Passport For The DR Congo - Implemented With DERMALOG As System Partner
MENAFN
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June 5, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The Democratic Republic of the Congo officially introduced its new biometric passport on June 5, 2025. The passport meets the highest security standards and reliably protects citizens' identities. As a technical partner,...
Congolese rapper and influencer joins WFP DR Congo family as champion for nutrition
World Food Programme
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KINSHASA – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announces its partnership with rising Congolese music star Sista Becky (Rebecca Kalonji) as a High-Level Supporter, advocating for nutrition and healthy eating in the Democratic Republic of...
Democratic Republic Of The Congo: National Ownership Essential To Address Internal Displacement Crisis, Says UN Expert
Scoop
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Kinshasa, 2 June 2025 The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must lead protection of internally displaced persons across the country, where over 7 million people have been driven from their homes by armed conflict, intercommunal...
Congolese Rapper And Influencer Joins United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Democratic Republic Of The Congo (DRC) Family As Champion For Nutrition
MENAFN
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June 3, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 3, 2025/APO Group/ -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announces its partnership with rising Congolese music star Sista Becky (Rebecca Kalonji) as a...
World News | All Party Delegation Led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde Meets Congo President's of Foreign Affairs Berthold Ulungu Ekonda Lukata
Latestly
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May 27, 2025
Kinshasa [Congo], May 27 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde had a meeting with the President of Foreign Affairs, Congo, Berthhold Ulungu Ekonda Lukata on Tuesday. The Indian delegation and Congo delegates also...
Chad’s struggle for democracy is far from over as it steadily takes an authoritarian turn
Daily Maverick
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July 31, 2025
Chad emerged from its political transition in January following presidential and parliamentary elections. The country underwent regime change in 2021 when Mahamat Déby took office after the death of his father and long-time president. The election...
ANALYSIS: Chad’s struggle for democracy is far from over
Premium Times
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July 31, 2025
Chad emerged from its political transition in January following presidential and parliamentary elections. The country underwent regime change in 2021 when Mahamat Déby took office after the death of his father and long-time president. The election...
World News | All-party Delegation Led by Shrikanth Shinde Meets Deputy PM of Congo, President of the Senate
Latestly
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May 27, 2025
Kinshasa [Congo], May 27 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde visited the Senate and the National Assembly of Congo on Monday, where they interacted with several leaders from the country. The all-party delegation met...
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Govt, M23 Make Joint Declaration to Work Towards Ceasefire Deal
All Africa
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April 24, 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have jointly pledged to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce. The surprise announcement follows the latest round of talks in Doha mediated...
As more people are driven from their homes in DRC food insecurity worsens, creating heightened humanitarian needs regionally
World Food Programme
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WFP/Michael Castofas. In Bulengo camp, on the outskirts of Goma, displaced families face a dire and uncertain future as M23 authorities instruct them to dismantle their makeshift shelters. Photo credit KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo – The...
An aerial dissection of parental wars, M23, and the political kaleidoscope of the DRC
Nehanda Radio
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May 29, 2025
Hovering above the vast jungles and troubled borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one quickly realises that this is not just a land of mineral wealth, but of simmering historical grievances, regional ego contests, and what I...
Chad’s struggle for democracy is far from over
Institute for Security Studies
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Chad’s struggle for democracy is far from over Barely a year after restoring constitutional order and dominating elections, Chad’s government is doubling down against opposition and free speech. Chad emerged from its political transition in...
Congo’s deadly rains predicted to occur every two years in a warming world
Climate Home News
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April 17, 2025
This month’s extreme rainfall that caused destructive floods in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leading to at least 33 deaths, cutting off major roads and sweeping away homes, is set to occur every two years at...
Congo Airways remains silent on renewed grounding
Ch-Aviation
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April 25, 2025
Congo Airways (8Z, Kinshasa N'Djili) management remains silent on the airline's renewed grounding following the recent expiry of its short-term wet-lease contracts with Lithuania’s KlasJet (KLJ, Vilnius). The last flight under a Congo Airways...
World : Malaysian Envoy Visits Republic Of The Congo To Strengthen Ties
Bernama
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May 28, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Charge d’Affaires to Namibia, Datuk Dr Mohamad Rameez Yahaya, whose mission also covers the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa), and the Republic of the Congo, has concluded a four-day working...
Congo War Security Review Special Edition: Slow and Steady—What to Make of DRC-M23 Peace Talks
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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Data Cutoff: April 25, 2025, at 15:00 EST The Congo War Security Review is a daily review of activity related to the war in the eastern DRC between M23 and its Rwandan backers and pro-Congolese government forces, published every Monday through...