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DRC tops mid-year U.S. AGOA and GSP import ranking
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo moved into first place among AGOA-eligible African countries in the January-June 2026 U.S. import ranking, a milestone the government says reflects stronger trade coordination and President Félix-Antoine…
DRC cites record U.S. trade growth as AGOA renewal nears
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…
ICN urges DRC to pay and protect nurses amid Ebola outbreak
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The International Council of Nurses is pressing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s health minister to immediately pay and protect nurses responding to an escalating Ebola outbreak.
Tellurian Research launches strategic intelligence services in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Tellurian Research is expanding into the Democratic Republic of Congo, its first market in a broader rollout aimed at complex and fast-changing environments.
Tellurian Research launches weekly intelligence report on the DRC
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Tellurian Research has launched a new weekly report on the Democratic Republic of Congo, aiming to help decision-makers track political, economic, security and business risks.
DRC pushes new industrial investments in Lubumbashi
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Ministers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo inaugurated and broke ground on manufacturing projects in Lubumbashi on July 7, 2026, as part of a push for industrialization, job creation and fairer trade.
Tellurian Research launches AI intelligence platform for emerging markets
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Tellurian Research has launched an AI-driven research platform in Manama, Bahrain, with an initial focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wise Ancestors launches Congo Basin conservation crowdfund for Bosenge tree
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Wise Ancestors has launched an Indigenous-led conservation challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo to raise $24,000 for the first annotated reference genome of the Bosenge tree and to plant 100 seedlings near Botsike Village.
Former NFL player joins Congo’s 2028 presidential race amid minerals, security concerns
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Patrice Majondo Mwamba, a former NFL player and 2023 presidential candidate, has entered the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2028 race.
is*hosting joins OpenSSL Foundation’s Code Protectors program
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is*hosting has joined the OpenSSL Foundation’s Code Protectors program as part of Hosting for Good, its effort to support essential infrastructure in both the physical and digital world.
Cassava market seen reaching $312.15 billion by 2035
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The global cassava market is projected to grow from $207.22 billion in 2025 to $312.15 billion by 2035, driven by gluten-free demand, food security concerns and industrial uses.
Atlantucky Brewing tapped as Congo World Cup satellite embassy
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Atlantucky Brewing will host a June 27 celebration for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Atlanta, including a Fulton County proclamation naming the day Congolese Day and a march to Atlanta Stadium before the country’s FIFA World Cup match…
Lingyin expands supply chain network for African construction projects
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Guangzhou Lingyin Building Materials Co., Ltd. has expanded its manufacturing and logistics network to serve construction buyers across Africa with windows, doors, cabinetry and other building products.
Taiwan backs vulnerable youth, Congo schools and Marian art in Rome
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Taiwan’s embassy to the Holy See marked the Month of Mary with three solidarity projects in Rome and Congo, including digital aid for vulnerable girls, equipment for two schools serving more than 1,200 students, and a Marian sculpture for PAMI….
Public Health Vaccines wins more BARDA funding for Sudan and Bundibugyo Ebola vaccines
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Public Health Vaccines said June 9, 2026, it won an added BARDA option worth more than $33 million to advance a Sudan ebolavirus vaccine and two Bundibugyo ebolavirus candidates.
African nations push to make AGOA a driver of mineral processing and industrial growth
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African governments and stakeholders want the renewed African Growth and Opportunity Act to do more than expand market access.
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