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The Latest Breaking News from DRC

Eastern DRC ‘at breaking point’ as security, humanitarian crises worsen

UN warns of deteriorating situation as M23 rebels continue to make gains, displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians.

Al Jazeera

‘Staggering’ rise in women with reproductive health issues near DRC cobalt mines – study

Investigation reveals reports of miscarriages, infections and birth defects among women and girls in mining communities

The Guardian - UK

Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs

With a dramatic jump in cases — and a strain of mpox that is deadlier than the virus that went global in 2022 — specialists are scrambling to reign it in.

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UN Peacekeepers Begin Pullout From War-torn East DR Congo

The United Nations on Wednesday kicked off the withdrawal of MONUSCO peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo by handing over a first UN base to national police, an AFP team saw.

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Senegal's President Macky Sall says his mandate will end on April 2

In tonight's edition: Macky Sall says April 2 will be the end of his mandate as president of Senegal, but a national dialogue is needed before setting a new election date. Also, Rwanda and the EU strike a deal on raw materials, but DR Congo slams the move. Plus, many…

France 24

France says Rwanda must end support for M23 rebels in DR Congo

France has called on Rwanda to end all support for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. This comes on the heels of demonstrations in the eastern city of Goma against both Rwanda and its Western allies.

Radio France Internationale

France urges Rwanda to end support for M23 rebels, pull troops out of DR Congo

France on Tuesday called on Rwanda to end “all support” for M23 rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to pull its troops out of the country.

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France says Rwanda must 'end support' for M23 rebels in DR Congo

France on Tuesday called on Rwanda to end "all support" for M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to pull its troops out of the country. This comes on the heels of demonstrations in the eastern city of Goma against both Rwanda and its Western allies.

Radio France Internationale

US ‘strongly condemns’ violence in DR Congo after alleged drone attack

State Department says escalating violence poses risk to millions of people facing displacement and deprivation.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo accuses Rwanda of airport ‘drone attack’ in restive east

Fighting has flared in recent days between M23 rebels and Congolese government forces near strategic city of Goma.

Al Jazeera

DRCongo Army Accuses Rwanda Of 'Drone Attack' After Airport Bombing

DR Congo's army on Saturday accused Rwanda of staging a "drone attack" at night that damaged civilian aircraft at the airport in the strategic eastern city of Goma.

International Business Times

Rwanda’s sacking of footballer adds to fears over UK’s ‘immoral’ asylum seekers plan

The suspension of a Congolese player for a gun gesture referring to conflict in DRC raises questions over government’s refugee policy

The Guardian - UK

It’s time to ask why the US and UK fund Rwanda while atrocities mount up in DRC

British and North American taxpayers are funding violence in DRC. What exactly do policymakers get in return for enabling all this suffering?

The Guardian - UK

Sculpture of colonial officer’s ‘angry spirit’ returns to DRC as Dutch urge reckoning

Carved wooden figure at Venice Biennale aims to spark debate about colonial blindspots in the art world

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International Business Times

Deal Signed To Export DR Congo Copper Via US-backed Corridor

Two firms, Singapore-based Trafigura and Canada's Ivanhoe Mines, signed a major deal on Wednesday to export copper along a US-backed rail route from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Guardian - UK

Hope and miracles: Afcon’s unlikely semi-finalists carry weight of history

Nigeria and Ivory Coast start favourites over South Africa and DR Congo but this has been a tournament of remarkable upsets

The Guardian - UK

DRC’s worst floods in decades leave tens of thousands in temporary shelter

People in affected areas say they are still waiting for government help after more than 300 deaths and widespread devastation

Al Jazeera

Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row

President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.

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South Africa brings genocide accusations against Israel to ICJ

In tonight's edition: South Africa takes Israel to the International Court of Justice, arguing that its response to the October 7 Hamas attacks is a breach of the UN Genocide Convention. Also, there's a reprieve as the Congo River starts receding after reaching its highest level in more than 60…

The Conversation

South Africa to lead new military force in the DRC: an expert on what it's up against

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Monusco, is ending after 20 years. It will be replaced by troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), led by the South African military. Thomas Mandrup, an expert in African security governance and South African military and…

The Guardian - UK

How many more must suffer in DRC before the west stops enabling Tshisekedi?

Despite its vast mineral wealth, corruption keeps the Congolese poor – and western governments help the regime stay in power

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Republicans Lead Charge to End Child Slavery in Africa!

Discover how GOP Congressman Derek Van Orden is shining a light on the shocking reality of child slavery in Africa's cobalt mines and pushing for change in...

Radio France Internationale

President Tshisekedi declared winner of DRC elections as opposition cries foul

DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has won a second term in office with a landslide victory, according to provisional results announced on Sunday, in a vote opposition leaders have dismissed as a "sham".

Radio France Internationale

DRC refuses opposition demands for election re-run despite irregularities

The Democratic Republic of Congo will not cancel the results of last week's presidential election despite repeated calls from the opposition for a full re-run of the disputed vote.

Radio France Internationale

At least 13 wounded as DRC police break up banned election protest

At least 13 people were injured in Kinshasa on Wednesday after riot police fired tear gas in clashes with demonstrators protesting against last week's presidential elections in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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