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DRC conflict: Why peace remains elusive
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a critical juncture. It comes after the recent withdrawal of Angola as a key mediator and the emergence of a newly expanded ...
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DRC conflict: Why peace remains elusive
As Angola steps back from its role as mediator in the DRC's conflict, peace efforts face new uncertainties. Challenges such as unclear roles, funding issues, and external influences continue to ...
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Building Critical Minerals Cooperation Between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries, and in 2024, it attracted the largest volume of mineral exploration investment in Africa. Enhancing ...
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DRC M23 rebels to withdraw from Walikale in peace gesture
M23 rebels staging an offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will withdraw their forces from the town of Walikale, which they took control of this week, in support of ...
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Lamola reaffirms SA's commitment to peace in DRC
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola during a bilateral meeting with the the DRC foreign minister, Therese Kayiwamba, in Pretoria on 27 March 2025. Picture: DIRCO_ZA/X JOHANNESBURG - The ...
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Qatar welcomes the statements from DRC and Rwanda on de-escalation of situations in Eastern Congo
The State of Qatar welcomed the statements issued by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda on their commitment for de-escalation and reducing tensions in the ...
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M23 rebels advance as DRC gov’t offers $5m reward to capture rebel leaders
The Group Kabido has been active in eastern DRC for decades, and fighting with the army for the last three years. Its leaders announced this weekend that it is officially joining the M23 to fight ...
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DRC courts the U.S in attempts to secure its security
KINSHASA, DRC - President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi is seeking assistance from the United States and President Donald Trump this amidst intensified fighting A ...
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Mashatile says SADC's decision to withdraw troops from DRC is not a sign of defeat
Picture: AFP CAPE TOWN - Deputy President Paul Mashatile said that the decision by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to withdraw troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC ...
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DRC mineral contract with China slammed by NGOs citing 'major losses'
Under the revised terms, the DRC is supposed to receive $324 million (€312 million) annually for road infrastructure over a 20-year period. However, these payments are only guaranteed if copper ...
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Anatomy of SADC’s failure in eastern DRC
On 13 March, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced the termination and phased withdrawal of its military deployment in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This ...