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Boat Accident Takes 148 Lives in DR Congo

(MENAFN) A tragic maritime disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 148 lives, an authority disclosed on Friday. The incident happened on Tuesday night in Mbandaka, located in Equateur province. Senator Jean-Paul Boketsu Bofili...

Tragic Boat Accident Claims 148 Lives in DR Congo

(MENAFN) A boat accident on Tuesday evening in Mbandaka, located in the Equateur province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has led to a confirmed death toll of 148, as reported by officials on Friday. The incident took place late Tuesday near...

Minister Ronald Lamola: The Presidency Dept Budget Vote Debate 2025/26

A Call for Collective Action in a World Under Strain Mr President, Madam speaker, Honourable members, This budget will enable the Presidency to fulfil its obligations to build a national democratic society and not narrow political interests. South...

Flooding Displaces Thousands in DR Congo

(MENAFN) In Tanganyika province, Democratic Republic of Congo, almost 10,000 individuals have been forced to flee their homes due to devastating floods brought on by weeks of relentless rain, based on a report from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)...

Severe Flooding in DR Congo’s Tanganyika Province Displaces Nearly 10,000: UNHCR

(MENAFN) Severe flooding in Tanganyika province, Democratic Republic of Congo, has displaced nearly 10,000 people, following weeks of torrential rain, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported on Tuesday. "This unfolding emergency reflects the double...

Health rolls out mpox vaccination as new cases are detected

The Department of Health embarks on vaccination drive against mpox disease as the number of laboratory-confirmed cases of the disease is gradually rising in the country. The vaccination programme will target the most affected provinces which...

DRC Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku Launches U.S. Liaison to Support Congolese Diaspora Investment

Create pathways for diaspora to integrate into the industrial value chain, access investment incentives, and receive support through structured programs. HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold move to...

Democratic Republic of the Congo formally accepts WTO Agreements on Fisheries Subsidies, Trade Facilitation

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “I am very grateful to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for joining so many other WTO members in taking this step to protect the global commons. We are now just seven ratifications away from the entry into force of this...

Liberian leader amazes Trump with ‘good English’

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language during a meeting with several African leaders at the White House. The gathering, held on Wednesday, brought together leaders from...

AU Chairperson Nominates Togo’s President as Peace Mediator for DRC, Rwanda

(MENAFN) African Union (AU) Chairperson Joao Lourenco has appointed Togo’s Leader Faure Gnassingbe to serve as the mediator for peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and the M23 rebels, based on a statement from his...

Insurance Biz Africa Launches pan-African Insurance Webinar Master Series

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital news publisher, Insurance Biz Africa, is proud to announce the launch of a series of pan-African webinar sessions whose objectives are to take an unprecedented deep...

QUEST WATER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

VANCOUVER, CANADA, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC. (OTCID: QWTR) ("Quest" and/or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Isaac Mutambayi Kalonji Jr. III as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer (“COO”)...

What’s Trump next step after meeting African presidents?

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from five West African nations to the White House on Wednesday, signaling a push to strengthen commercial ties with the resource-rich region as global competition—particularly with...

Trump’s 50 Percent Copper Tariffs Trigger Historic Price Hike

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports has driven prices to historic highs, reaching $5.81 per pound on international markets. The administration began dispatching warning letters to nations...

Trading with dictators? A historical review of the EU’s business partners

8 July 2025 By Claudia Marchini and Alexander Popov Over the last 25 years the EU’s trading partners have become less and less democratic. The ECB Blog investigates the background of this development and the dynamics at play. Do democratic values...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit - Intervention on peace, pecurity and global governance

Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you, President Lula, for your warm welcome and for hosting us, as Chair of the 17th BRICS Summit, in...

Linyi products cultivate foundations for China-Africa trade hub in Angola

LINYI, China, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From July 4 to 6, the Linyi Trade City (Angola) High-Quality Products Fair 2025 took center stage at the Angola International Real Estate Trade Fair (FINI 2025). This marked another large-scale...

Ramaphosa Urges Stronger BRICS Role in Global Peace

(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS member states to take a more proactive stance in addressing international disputes and influencing the structure of global institutions. During his speech at the opening session...

Rwanda Supports M23 Rebel Withdrawal Decision

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Rwandan authorities expressed their approval of the M23 rebel group’s decision to pull back from the key mining city of Walikale and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) move to cease military actions in the current war in...

Alliance Fleuve Congo declares withdrawal from Walikale

(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Alliance Fleuve Congo, an armed coalition that includes M23 rebels, declared its withdrawal from the town of Walikale and its nearby areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday. This move came after the...