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Media reports ‘drunken’ Congolese soldier kills colleagues in altercation
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A soldier in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s armed forces, reportedly intoxicated, fatally shot at least five comrades, local media report. The incident took place Tuesday morning in Mungazi, North Kivu province, a region long troubled...
Congo set to honour its music legends with maiden World Music and Tourism Festival
Graphic
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July 8, 2025
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is preparing to pay a historic tribute to the voices, rhythms and legacies that have defined its cultural identity. From 16 to 18 July 2025, the country will host the first-ever World Music and Tourism Festival...
Delegation for 7.8.25: Oh, snap! — big, beautiful — transients — LEOs — ‘Alcatraz’
Florida Politics
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July 8, 2025
Snapper season oversight Florida sets the dates for red snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico, but the federal government dictates when Atlantic fishermen can reel in their catch. Members of the Florida congressional delegation want to revisit...
Trump calls China ‘fair’ while pushing tariffs to the brink
The Economic Times
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July 8, 2025
US President Donald Trump has been upbeat lately about his relationship with Beijing. In his words, “China has been very fair on our trade deal.” He also said, “I have had a really good relationship with China lately,” adding, “I speak with...
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Peace Agreement between Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda
Detroit Star - Michigan
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The following statement by UN Secretary-General António Guterres was issued today: I welcome the signing of a peace agreement on 27 June in Washington, D.C., by the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda,...
1st Congress of Ambassadors at MSU Held
Business Ghana
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On June 29, 2025, the First Congress of Ambassadors of the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University took place in Moscow. The event was organized by the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University with the support of the...
For decades, the North has been accumulating an ecological debt towards the peoples of the South
CADTM
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July 8, 2025
Jorge Muracciole: What is the current status of ecological debt? Éric Toussaint: It has reached an alarming level. Temperatures and sea levels are steadily rising, and the number of individuals affected, both in the Global South and the Global...
An Open Letter to the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema: “I will not be silenced until death or a better Zambia emerges, whichever comes first”- Sishuwa Sishuwa
Zambian Observer
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July 8, 2025
Sishuwa Sishuwav An Open Letter to the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema: “I will not be silenced until death or a better Zambia emerges, whichever comes first” Dear President @HHichilema , Yesterday, I received the message below from...
Climate Chaos ‘Could Disrupt Half of Global Chipmaking by 2050’
Asia Financial
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July 8, 2025
Climate change could disrupt at a least a third of the world’s chip production by 2035, and more than half by 2050, particularly by hurting the industry’s copper supply, advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) said in a report for business...
Trump, Netanyahu take victory lap over strikes on Iran nuclear sites
Military Times
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July 8, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump he was nominating the U.S. leader for a Nobel Peace Prize as the two took a victory lap Monday to hail their recent joint strikes on Iran ‘s nuclear facilities as an unmitigated...
US Secretary of State hopes Azerbaijan-Armenia peace treaty will be reached soon
APA
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July 8, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken about normalization of Azerbaijani-Armenian relations, APA reports. Marco Rubio has touched upon the issue while speaking to journalists at White House with President Donald Trump. Rubio noted that the...
Security Council Renews Democratic Republic of Congo Sanctions Regime, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2783 (2025)
Detroit Star - Michigan
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The Security Council today renewed the sanctions regime concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 1 July 2026 and extended the mandate of the corresponding Group of Experts until 1 August 2026. Unanimously adopting resolution 2783...
The Reality and Future of Ongoing Settlements for Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Crisis
Sada Elbalad
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July 1, 2025
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed a peace agreement brokered by the United States to help end the fighting that has persisted for decades in eastern Congo. Washington’s mediation does not come under the banner of “for God and...
Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Peace Treaty in Washington
Morocco World News
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July 1, 2025
Rabat – Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement on Friday in Washington, D.C. This peace agreement has the potential to bring decades of violence to an end. Violence and conflict have spread across the Eastern Congo...
Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates Democratic Republic Of Congo (DRC) President On National Day
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi, on the occasion of his country's national day. In the message, the Sovereign expresses His...
Sanctions Under Scrutiny: Towards Better Justifications in UN Sanctions Listings
EJIL: Talk!
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July 8, 2025
The UN Security Council (UNSC) lists individuals and entities responsible for violations of sanctions regimes or international humanitarian law, resulting in asset freezes and travel bans. Those affected have two avenues for removal from the...
West Pokot launches vetting of foreign nationals amid cannibalism probe
TV47
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July 8, 2025
The West Pokot County Security Committee has announced commencement of a thorough vetting process for foreign nationals from Burundi, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Wagisu community of Uganda, following chilling revelations...
Mining Firms Face Suspension Over Unpaid Community Contributions in DRC
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 6, 2025
DRC Mining Firms Face Suspension Over $2.77M in Unpaid Community Contributions Three mining companies, including the Anhui-Congo Mining Investment Company (SACIM), are facing possible suspension following a scathing report from the Court of...
Donald Trump compares Iran attack to Harry Truman's nuclear strike on Japan
The Mirror US
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump likened the attack on Iran's three nuclear sites last month to that of former President Harry Truman's atomic action in Japan. Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a White House dinner on Monday to...
The 19 June 2025 landslide at the Rubaya mining site in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Eos
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July 1, 2025
A major slope failure killed many people, possibly over 300, in an area of unlicenced mining of the mineral Coltan. On 19 June 2025, a very significant landslide occurred at the Rubaya mining site in Masisi territory, North Kivu, which is located...