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Congolese-American Diaspora Condemns Kenyan President Ruto’s Goma Appointment as a Threat to Peace and Sovereignty

Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE) Highlights International Law Violations and Calls for U.S. Support to Protect Peace Efforts HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Forum of Congolese...

Kibali, Africa’s Largest and Greenest Gold Mine, Continues to Deliver Growth

All amounts expressed in US dollars KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) – Drilling results from the ARK-KCD corridor continue to strengthen confidence in its scale...

Arms Trade Treaty: A framework that saves lives and preserves humanity in armed conflict

Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Two weeks ago, on the 76th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, the ICRC urged states to recommit to an effective protective framework: a framework that saves lives and preserves humanity in...

A foreign policy that always faces forward

Dear Fellow South African, Last week our country participated in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Japan. This is an important forum for strengthening bilateral trade and investment between Japan and...

Amnesty International is concerned about DRC-Rwanda deal failure

(MENAFN) Amnesty International has voiced strong concerns over the recently signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, stating that the deal fails to ensure justice for victims of serious crimes committed in...

Experts Say DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal Could Ease Crisis for Millions

(MENAFN) Experts voiced cautious optimism following the signing of a new peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, hoping it will mark a turning point in resolving the protracted conflict that has ravaged eastern Congo...

Defence on meeting with Sandu to discuss Samidrc allowances

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) convened an urgent meeting with the South African National Defence Union (SANDU) to address and clarify matters related to allowances for members deployed under Operation Thiba in the SADC Mission...

Hope Rises After Congo, Rwanda Peace Agreement

(MENAFN) Experts have voiced optimism that the recent peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, designed to conclude the prolonged conflict in eastern Congo, will help mitigate the severe humanitarian emergency in the...

Doubt Surrounds DR Congo, Rwanda Deal

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda concluded a peace arrangement on Friday in Washington, aiming to resolve the prolonged strife that has persisted for years in eastern Congo. This peace accord, facilitated by the United States,...

Deputy Alvin Botes: African Ambassadors Corp

Theme: “Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Support and Commitments to International Humanitarian Law” Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Pretoria Salutations HE Ambassador Salih Omar Abdu, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in South Africa and Ambassador of...

Oxfam at World Water Week 2025: Confronting the Escalating Global Water Crisis

Oxfam water and climate experts will be at the World Water Week in Stockholm (24-28 August) speaking to a number of issues including water insecurity in climate-vulnerable regions, the weaponization of water in conflict zones, water governance...

Congo, Rwanda Sign Initial Peace Accord

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have reached a tentative peace accord, marking a significant step forward before a comprehensive agreement expected next week, as highlighted in a joint announcement released by the US State...

DR Congo Justice Minister Steps Down Amid Corruption Probe

(MENAFN) Constant Mutamba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s justice minister, has stepped down from his post as allegations mount over his involvement in the misuse of public funds. The 37-year-old minister resigned during a private audience...

Congo’s peace is unlikely if underlying issues are not discussed

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently facing one of its most severe crises in recent years, following a renewed offensive by the M23 rebel faction and its allies, which has intensified violence in the eastern part of the country....

Second Contingent of South African Peacekeepers Pull Out of DR Congo

(MENAFN) The second contingent of South African peacekeepers left the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday and arrived safely at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, local media confirmed. The South African Defence Force previously announced...

New VR Experience Transports Leaders to the Frontlines of DRC Vaccine Delivery

REM5 STUDIOS’ "Apporter La Vie" takes leaders through DRC’s flooded roads and vast waterways, where health workers hold the fragile line against outbreak. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- REM5 STUDIOS has...

Director Chris Dela Cruz Announces Premiere of ‘Tiny Hearts’ Documentary on Pediatric Heart Surgery

Tiny Hearts, the latest documentary by Chris Dela Cruz, highlights the work of Dr. William Novick and the Global Cardiac Alliance as they deliver heart surgeries to children in war-affected regions. The film records the challenges and medical...

Minister Ronald Lamola arrives Uganda to participate in a High-Level Meeting focusing on peace in the DRC, Sudan and South Sudan

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for...

Defence on City Press report about troop withdrawal from DRC

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) strongly refutes the false and misleading article published by City Press on 25 May 2025, alleging that SANDF members withdrawing from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are to surrender their...

Defence on status of withdrawal of SANDF members from DRC

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) wishes to assure the public that the withdrawal of the SAMIDRC contingent from the Democratic Republic of Congo is currently underway and proceeding according to plan, as previously communicated at...