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Secretary of State Marco Rubio oversaw the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that would ease U.S. access to critical minerals in resource-rich eastern Congo, bringing U.S. influence to bear in a minerals trade that has helped fuel conflict that has killed millions for three decades.

US Secretary of State Rubio Witness Signing of DRC and Rwanda Peace Deal

(3 Minutes Read) Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has sought out a deal with the Trump administration that could offer the U.S. better access to his...
Logone Bridge, funded by a consortium of African and international development partners, now stretches across the Logone River—a natural border that was historically dangerous to cross.

Logone Bridge Unites Cameroon and Chad in Historic Leap for Safety, Trade, and Regional...

(3 Minutes Read) A new bridge connecting Cameroon and Chad is being celebrated as a landmark development for safety, trade, and regional unity in Central...
CAR: A Landmark Agro-Industrial Investment Agreement Signed in Bangui

CAR: A Landmark Agro-Industrial Investment Agreement Signed in Bangui

(3 Minutes Read) A major investment deal was signed in Bangui, marking a turning point for the Central African Republic's economic development. Valued at USD...
Residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital, Kinshasa reacted to comments made by US President Donald Trump about foreign migrants last week.

DRC Residents Take Objection to Trump’s Comment on Migrants

(3 Minutes Read) In March, President Trump declared that no one had ever heard of Lesotho during a speech criticising some U.S. foreign aid contracts...
Goma Mourns the Death of Pope Francis

Goma Mourns the Death of Pope Francis

(3 Minutes Read) Pope Francis had planned to visit Goma in 2022, but the trip was cancelled due to health concerns. His passing has left...
Corneille Nangaa, one of the leaders of M23, was also in the congregation. In his homily, Goma bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele made a passionate plea for peace. The Bishop pleaded to work for peace and shun evil and death.

Goma’s Christians Celebrate Easter Amidst Tension and Insecurity  

(2 Minutes Read) GomaCorneille Nangaa, one of the leaders of M23, was also in the congregation. Goma bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele made a passionate plea...
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Trump’s Dismissive Remark on DRC Triggers Angry Outbursts

(3 Minutes Read) Despite the controversy, Trump doubled down on his assertions about lax border policies under current U.S. leadership, framing the issue as a...
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....

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