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Members of M23 rebel group have surrendered amid conflict in DRC

(MENAFN) Two officers and 36 fighters from the M23 rebel group have surrendered amid ongoing clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the military confirmed Monday. Maj. Dieudonne Kasereka, communications officer for the 34th Military...

Mike Tyson Visits DR Congo

(MENAFN) American boxing icon Mike Tyson paid a visit to Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Sunday in Kinshasa, marking the conclusion of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the legendary boxing bout, the ‘Rumble in the Jungle,’ between...

DR Congo’s leader receives Mike Tyson

(MENAFN) American boxing icon Mike Tyson met with Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Sunday in Kinshasa, concluding events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman....

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Reach Deal on Ceasefire Monitoring in Doha

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the rebel group M23, part of the AFC/M23 coalition, reached a critical agreement Tuesday in Doha to establish a mechanism for monitoring the ongoing ceasefire, according to a government...

DR Congo Refuses to “Auction” Minerals

(MENAFN) Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi stated that his administration will not “auction” the nation’s mineral resources to the US, as part of Washington’s attempts to resolve the long-standing violence in the eastern...

Extension Of The Temporary Suspension of Cobalt Exports Sourced From The Democratic Republic of Congo

KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRESS RELEASE N° 2025/003 Extension of the temporary suspension of cobalt exports sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo Considering Decision n° 001/ARECOMS/2025 of February...

Trident and Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Final Digital Identity Partnership and Launch Nationwide “DRCPass” Deployment

SINGAPORE and KINSHASA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a Singapore-based catalyst for digital transformation and Web 3.0 activation, today announced that it has...

WHO partakes in supplying Ebola vaccines to DR Congo

(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) is assisting health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) with an Ebola vaccination campaign in Kasai Province, focusing on the Bulape health zone, one of the main outbreak...

DR Congo Kicks Off Urgent Ebola Vaccination as Outbreak Spreads

(MENAFN) Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have initiated the administration of Ebola vaccines in Kasai Province following an official outbreak announcement, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Sunday....

US expresses its desire to expand its investment in Liberia

(MENAFN) The United States has discussed expanding its involvement in Liberia, including increased participation in the West African nation’s critical minerals industry, the State Department said Friday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with...

Ebola Outbreak Claims 16 Lives in DR Congo

(MENAFN) At least 16 people, including four healthcare workers, have died in a recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), according to the country's health authorities. The outbreak, which is centered in Kasai...

M23 Rebels Regain Control of Shoa in Eastern Congo

(MENAFN) M23 rebels regained control of the strategic town of Shoa in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province on Sunday following fierce clashes with pro-government forces, local residents reported. The town, situated in the mineral-rich Masisi...

Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel: Serving and Acting with Awareness for a Sustainable Future

Green Globe has awarded the Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel in the Democratic Republic of Congo its inaugural certification. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Globe has awarded the Pullman Kinshasa Grand...

Trident Deepens Partnership with Democratic Republic of Congo for Digital Identity System

SINGAPORE, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: TDTH) (“Trident” or the “Company”), a Singapore-based leader in digital transformation, technology optimization, and Web 3.0 activation, today announced...

Amnesty International Reveals Egregious War Crimes in Eastern DR Congo

(MENAFN) Amnesty International released a damning report Wednesday accusing armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of egregious human rights violations, including gang rapes, summary executions, and abductions. The human rights...

Amnesty Condemns Violence by Armed Groups in Eastern Congo

(MENAFN) Amnesty International released a report on Wednesday denouncing severe human rights violations carried out by opposing forces in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The watchdog documented appalling acts, such as "gang...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Debate in Parliament on recent casualties sustained by the South African National Defence Force in Democratic Republic of Congo

Honourable Members, I stand shoulder to shoulder with my esteemed parliamentary colleagues, united in our tribute to the fallen heroes of our national Defence Force members, Malawi Defence Force members, Tanzanian Defence force members and...

DRC, China Vow to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and China have vowed to strengthen their all-encompassing strategic partnership and broaden collaboration across various sectors, following high-level discussions between DRC officials and a...

DRC Grapples with Dramatic Surge in Cholera Cases

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a dramatic rise in cholera infections, now affecting 17 out of its 36 provinces. Since the start of the year, health officials have confirmed over 35,000 cases, signaling an...

Society Artisanal Achieves Major Milestone in Exporting Conflict-Free Gold from Democratic Republic of Congo

Society Artisanal has successfully exported the first third-party validated, artisanal, conflict-free gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Society Artisanal, in...