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U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Corina Sanders, underscored that Rwanda’s military involvement in eastern DRC is “unacceptable” and a key driver of instability.

US Asks Rwanda to Withdraw Forces from Eastern DRC

(East Africa) (3 Minutes Read) U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, and Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Corina Sanders, underscored that Rwanda’s military...
Speaking during a UN Security Council meeting focused on the Great Lakes region, top UN officials painted a grim picture of the situation on the ground, where a fragile ceasefire continues to be violated and diplomatic efforts have yet to bring lasting peace.

UN Expresses Concern Over Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in DRC

(3 Minutes Read)   UNICEF estimates that during the most intense phase of this year’s conflict in eastern DRC, a child was raped every half...
Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo to Continue as Mediator of AU for Settling M23 and DRC Dispute

Faure Gnassingbé, President of Togo to Continue as Mediator of AU for Settling M23...

(3 Minutes Read) For the African Union, leading the peace negotiations has become even more complex due to a parallel mediation process launched by Qatar....
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rising insecurity has turned fishing on Lake Kivu into a perilous activity. In Bukavu, the recent takeover by the M23 armed group has severely disrupted local communities and economic activities.

Crisis on Lake Kivu in DRC Affects Fishing

(3 Minutes Read) The instability is deepening poverty and threatening food security for thousands of households that rely on fishing as a primary source of...
An official in US President Donald Trump’s administration says it is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo about developing its mineral resources. Senior advisor to Trump on Africa, Massad Boulos, said the potential deal could involve multibillion-dollar investments.

US in Talks with DRC for Entering Into Mineral Agreement

(3 Minutes Read) American companies would be “operating transparently” and would “stimulate local economies", Boulos said. The Congo is the world’s largest producer of cobalt,...
The M23 rebel group has withdrawn from the strategic town of Walikale in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).   They described the move as a goodwill gesture ahead of planned peace talks with the Congolese government in Doha on April 9.

M23 Withdraws from DRC Town of Walikale as A Strategic Move

(3 Minutes Read)    Walikale is strategically located along a road linking four eastern DRC provinces and is situated in a mineral-rich area, notably containing...
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), this week, rallying behind opposition lawmakers to firmly oppose President Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s alleged bid for a third term in office.  Nearly 5,000 demonstrators made their voices heard.

CAR’s Opposition Demonstrates Against President Faustin-Archange Touadéra Seeking Third Term

(3 Minutes Read) Holding banners with slogans such as "Stop the Third Term, the demonstration marked one of the largest opposition-led demonstrations in recent years. The...
DRC Commutes Death Sentence of Three Convicted Americans

DRC Commutes Death Sentence of Three Convicted Americans

(3 Minutes Read) The pardon came amid efforts by Congolese authorities to sign a minerals deal with the U.S. in exchange for security support that...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Congo Jean-Claude Gakosso in Beijing, pledging to jointly promote the high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation.

China and the Republic of Congo to Strengthen Economic Ties

(3 Minutes Read) Wang also called on China and African countries to unite and cooperate more closely to safeguard the common interests of developing countries...
DRC Facing Acute Shortage of Food Materials: WFP

DRC Facing Acute Shortage of Food Materials: WFP

(3 Minutes Read) The World Food Programme aims to assist 6.4 million people but requires an additional USD 399 million to maintain operations through August...

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