NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothes bound for the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Democratic Republic of Congo....

The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC) has launched the Variant Workbench

The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC) has launched the Variant Workbench, an innovative tool designed to dramatically accelerate research into childhood diseases. For researchers studying genetic diseases, this new...

Somalia’s Deputy Planning Minister Meets with DRC Officials to Boost Development Cooperation

MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, Mohamed Aden Mohamed, held a high-level meeting on Monday with officials from the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), led by the organization’s Country Director for...

Wasiir Ku-xigeenka Wasaaradda Qorshaynta oo La Kulmay Madaxda DRC si Loo Xoojiyo Iskaashiga Horumarineed

Muqdisho — Wasiir Ku-xigeenka Wasaaradda Qorshaynta, Maalgashiga iyo Horumarinta Dhaqaalaha, Mudane Maxamed Aadan Maxamed, ayaa xafiiskiisa ku qaabilay madaxda Hay’adda Danish Refugee Council (DRC), oo uu hoggaaminayay Agaasimaha Guud ee DRC...

UK-based public health assistant arrested for trafficking hard drugs as NDLEA intercept drugs concealed in Electric bulbs, car compartments

Consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of Congo have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement...

Namwala Farmers Launch Beef Exports to DRC in Push Toward $1 Billion Industry

Livestock farmers in Namwala District have achieved a major breakthrough by exporting beef to the Democratic Republic of Congo, advancing Zambia's efforts to diversify its economy through non-traditional exports. This week marks the shipment of 40...

Why DRC Remains Africa’s Mining & Energy Frontier

By Africa Risk Control (ARC) – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains one of Africa’s most compelling investment destinations for mining and energy sectors. With a population of 113 million and a land area of over 2.34 million km², the...

NDLEA intercepts illicit drug consignments in frozen snails, electrical bulbs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic...

To get to school, market or work in the fields, DRC locals resort to poorly maintained 'river buses'

Raila Odinga's burial live updates: Thousands turn up at JOOUST to pay their last respects

Home Politics Published 19 Oct 2025 Updated 19 Oct 2025 at 5:50 PM Multitudes have gathered at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) grounds in Siaya County for the final journey of deceased ODM leader Raila...

‘We love our country.’ Protesters pack the sidewalks for Fresno’s ‘No Kings’ rallies

FRESNO, Calif. — Thousands of peaceful protesters packed the streets early Saturday as Fresno joined the millions expected to march nationally in “No Kings” protests, decrying the policies of President Donald Trump, who, along with many of his...

DRC seeks investors to unlock 90% of its untapped minerals

ELLEN MLAMBO- MANYENYEREKWA CAPE TOWN- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking investment partners to unlock 90% of its mineral resources which remain untapped. Speaking at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town, Louis Watum Kabamba, DRC...

UN says the DRC-Rwanda peace deal 'is not being respected'

The United Nations says that the agreed ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda “is not being respected.” UN Special Envoy Huang Xia said the international peace efforts are commendable and promising, but they have, to...

Ben Youssef rues missed chances as Kaizer Chiefs held in Lubumbashi

Kaizer Chiefs’ coach Khalil Ben Youssef expressed a mix of satisfaction and frustration following his side’s goalless draw against AS Simba in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Saturday. Despite not finding the back of the net, the...

DRC President Tshisekedi publicly appeals to Kagame to halt M23 violence

Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi directly appealed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame to end his country's support for the M23 rebel group, issuing a public plea for peace during an international forum in Brussels with his...

AfDB boosts project management in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) has concluded a four-day workshop in Kinshasa to strengthen project management and improve the performance of Bank-financed operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Organised...

Taxpayer perks discussed among DRC board

At an Oct. 9 board workshop, the Derby Recreation Commission began exploring the possibility of offering added benefits for in-district members — those who both pay membership fees and contribute to the DRC’s funding through local taxes. The...

A Call for Meaningful Action to Support Justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The following remarks were delivered by Ida Sawyer, director of Human Rights Watch’s Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division, during a Side Event at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2025. I want to thank his Excellency President...

DRC president calls for cooperation with Rwanda to end violence in Brussels speech

Congolese president Felix Tshisekedi has called on his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, to have “the courage” to work with him to make “peace among the brave” and end the violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking at the...

NDLEA intercepts illicit drug consignments in frozen snails, bulbs

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and...