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The Congolese government has accused the M23 rebel group, which is reportedly backed by Rwanda, of committing ethnic cleansing in eastern Congo. This accusation follows the group’s recent establishment of …
Congo Accuses M23 Rebel Group of Ethnic Cleansing in Eastern Region Read More
A recent investigation in Kolwezi, DRC, highlights severe reproductive health risks for women due to mining activities. The growing number of birth defects, stillbirths, and infections is linked to contamination …
Health Risks for Women in DRC Linked to Cobalt and Copper Mining Read More
The IMF has required the DRC to establish a Treasury Single Account and implement tax reforms to access $2.87 billion in financing over three years. This measure aims to enhance …
IMF Advocates for Treasury Single Account and Tax Reforms in Congo Read More
The Amani Festival in Goma, DRC, has been canceled due to security issues related to ongoing violence from the M23 militia. Initially set for this weekend, the festival is known …
Amani Festival in DR Congo Canceled Over Security Concerns Read More
The Lobito Corridor, facilitated by US and European support, connects mineral-rich regions of Africa to the Atlantic for export, marking a significant milestone with the first copper shipment to the …
Lobito Corridor: Transforming African Railways to Boost Mineral Trade Read More
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has suggested revising the constitution, potentially changing presidential term limits, during a speech in Kisangani. While he claims this decision could …
President Felix Tshisekedi Proposes Constitutional Changes on Term Limits in the DRC Read More
Former President Joseph Kabila is rallying support to oppose current President Félix Tshisekedi’s plan to revise the Constitution. Kabila’s coalition, the FCC, claims this revision poses risks to national stability …
Kabila Mobilizes Congolese Against Constitutional Revision Proposal Read More
Artisanal mining in the DRC accounts for 10-20% of copper and cobalt production, yet miners are subjected to numerous health and safety hazards with little governmental support. Despite promises of …
Challenges Facing Artisanal Miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Call for Formalization and Safety Improvements Read More
President Felix Tshisekedi’s announcement of a commission to draft a new constitution for the DRC has sparked a heated debate, primarily focused on abolishing the two-term presidential limit. His move …
Debate Erupts Over Proposed Constitutional Amendments in the Democratic Republic of Congo Read More