Amb. Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe's remarks at the signing ceremony of DRC-Rwanda peace deal

Rwanda-DRC peace deal a 'significant step' towards peace: UN chief

Washington: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed an agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda as "a significant step" towards peace, after the two countries signed a deal to end fighting that has killed thousands....

Chipotle approved to build new Pensacola restaurant

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been approved to build its fourth restaurant in Escambia County at Ransley Station, a multi-use development bringing new businesses and apartments to Northwest Pensacola. The incoming Chipotle will be a 2,325-square-foot...

Rwanda, DRC sign peace deal in Washington

WASHINGTON: Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a peace agreement in Washington on Friday to end fighting that has killed thousands, with the two countries pledging to pull back support for guerillas — and President Donald...

DRC extends ban on cobalt export for another three months

A regulatory agency announced Saturday that the Democratic Republic of Congo has extended its ban on cobalt exports for three months, a measure aimed at curbing an oversupply of the key material for electric vehicle batteries. The world's largest...

Government disburses K90 million to boost Lusaka farming under credit facility

Government disburses K90 million to boost Lusaka farming under credit facility Over K90 million has been disbursed to small-scale and emerging farmers across Lusaka Province as part of the government’s Agricultural Credit Facility — a move aimed...

Trump’s latest Nobel peace prize effort? DRC and Rwanda truce deal

The Nobel peace prize was back on President Trump’s mind as he hosted a truce signing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda after lamenting how he has been overlooked for the award.Foreign ministers from the east African nations...

Holistic view, specific green transition strategies can deliver growth for African industries

Rather than adopting green innovations just for the sake of it, Africa must focus on the sustainable growth that can be achieved through the local use of green technologies and innovations across industrial value chains. Similarly, rather than...

Rwanda, DRC Sign US-Brokered Peace Deal After Years of Conflict

Washington, D.C. — Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) finalized a peace agreement on Friday, aiming to end a prolonged conflict that has caused immense suffering in the region. The deal, signed at the U.S. State Department, involves...

Latest from Mormon Land: What’s this? Quick approval of a temple steeple?

(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) An artist's rendering for the exterior of Alabama's Huntsville Temple. A zoning panel has signed off on this design, including its 120-foot spire. The Mormon Land newsletter is The Salt Lake...

‘New chapter of hope’: Marco Rubio hails Rwanda-DRC peace deal; credits Trump for claimed truce of India-Pakistan

Marco Rubio praised President Donald Trump's diplomacy. He cited progress in Ukraine, Russia, Pakistan, India, Iran, Israel, and Africa. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace deal in Washington. The agreement aims to end...

Zambian company developing solar energy projects to address country’s energy shortfall

Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) expects to significantly expand the country’s renewable-energy capacity, by adding a projected 800-MW-plus of solar energy to the national grid, by the end of 2027. This programme is in line with the...

Militia attack on DRC IDP camp, kills 10, mostly women, children

An armed group at the centre of a long-running ethnic conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s northeast attacked a camp for displaced people on Friday, killing 10, local sources told AFP. Bordering Uganda, Ituri province has for years been...

Rwanda and DRC sign US-brokered peace deal in Washington

The United States has brokered a peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Washington on Friday. Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungire and Minister of Foreign Affairs,...

What Is the Content of the Accord? DRC and Rwanda Set to Sign Peace Deal in Washington Amid Doubts

This Friday, 27 June 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are expected to sign a long-awaited peace agreement in Washington, D.C., in a ceremony hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The event, scheduled for 1:00 p.m. EST at...

How Did Football Buddies From Utah Join a Coup in the Congo?

Surveillance footage of Marcel Malanga and Tyler Thompson at a shooting range in West Jordan, Utah. Photo: United States District Court for the District of Utah This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation...

DRC and M23 to continue negotiations in Qatar

Experts from the DRC and Rwanda signed the text of a possible peace agreement last week, which is to be analyzed this week by ministerial delegations for its signing on June 27, in the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. However, among...

SANDF meets with Sandu over unpaid allowances for DRC deployment

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has held an urgent meeting with the South African National Defence Union (Sandu) after the union’s public outcry over unpaid allowances for troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo....

UN expresses strong support for DRC, Rwanda peace agreement

(MENAFN) The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed strong support for a peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, marking what he described as a vital move toward reducing tensions and fostering...

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariffs over ‘witch hunt’ trial of ex-president Bolsonaro

(CNN) — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Brazil with a crippling tariff of 50% starting August 1, according to a letter he sent to the country’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In the letter posted on Truth Social, Trump...