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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...
Trading with dictators? A historical review of the EU’s business partners
ECB - European Central Bank
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July 8, 2025
8 July 2025 By Claudia Marchini and Alexander Popov Over the last 25 years the EU’s trading partners have become less and less democratic. The ECB Blog investigates the background of this development and the dynamics at play. Do democratic values...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit - Intervention on peace, pecurity and global governance
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
Your Excellency, President Lula da Silva, Fellow BRICS Leaders, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you, President Lula, for your warm welcome and for hosting us, as Chair of the 17th BRICS Summit, in...
Rwanda Pledges to Uphold Commitments in Deal with DRC
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda’s leader stated Friday that his nation is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities under a peace accord recently facilitated by the U.S. and signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo. This marked his initial public statement...
Minister Julien Paluku Accelerates President Tshisekedi’s Vision through U.S.–DRC Mineral Partnership and AGOA Renewal
EIN Presswire
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July 4, 2025
HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- H.E. Julien Paluku, the Minister of Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is proud to submit this testimony for the Annual Review of the Eligibility of...
Trident and Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Final Digital Identity Partnership and Launch Nationwide “DRCPass” Deployment
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 25, 2025
SINGAPORE and KINSHASA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a Singapore-based catalyst for digital transformation and Web 3.0 activation, today announced that it has...
Extension Of The Temporary Suspension of Cobalt Exports Sourced From The Democratic Republic of Congo
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PRESS RELEASE N° 2025/003 Extension of the temporary suspension of cobalt exports sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo Considering Decision n° 001/ARECOMS/2025 of February...
DRC Medicine Ltd. Announces the Business Combination Agreement with Ribbon Acquisition Corp.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Combined Company Expected to be Listed on NASDAQ Global Market DRC Medicine Ltd. (“DRC Medicine” or the “Company”), is an innovative healthcare and biotechnology company headquartered in Japan, focused on the research, development, and...
Amnesty International is concerned about DRC-Rwanda deal failure
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(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...
DRC, Rwanda Ink Landmark Peace Agreement
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has praised a newly signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda as a significant advancement toward resolving the region’s enduring conflict. The deal, brokered in Washington and...
Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...
UN expresses strong support for DRC, Rwanda peace agreement
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(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...
UN Chief supports US peace agreement between DRC, Rwanda
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed strong support for a newly signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, hailing it as a critical milestone for easing tensions and fostering...
UN Chief Applauds Landmark DRC-Rwanda Peace Agreement
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the signing of a landmark peace agreement on Friday between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, a deal mediated by the United States and finalized in Washington, DC. In a...
Ramaphosa Urges Stronger BRICS Role in Global Peace
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS member states to take a more proactive stance in addressing international disputes and influencing the structure of global institutions. During his speech at the opening session...
DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu
International Committee of the Red Cross
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June 17, 2025
The study also showed that three out of every five facilities surveyed had been looted since the conflicts escalated. “Our health centre was looted. They took the equipment and the medicine. Without any medicine, we struggle to treat even everyday...
Rwanda’s president affirms commitment to peace agreement
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda’s president has affirmed his country’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations under a newly signed peace agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo, brokered by the United States. Speaking publicly for the first time since...
Minister Angie Motshekga: Arrival of troops from SADC Mission in DRC
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
Ladies and Gentlemen of the media, Senior Leadership of the DOD and the SANDF Distinguished guests, Good Afternoon It is with immense pride and a profound sense of gratitude that I stand before you today. On May 4th, 2025, we announced the phased...
Heavy Rains in DRC Capital Leave Nearly Thirty Dead
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 29 people lost their lives over the weekend due to intense rainfall in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, local officials confirmed on Monday. Unseasonably heavy rains during the usually dry season...
Over Fifty Perish as Two Boats Overturned on Lake Tumba, DRC
MENAFN
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June 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck Lake Tumba in the western Democratic Republic of the Congo as two passenger boats overturned overnight between Wednesday and Thursday, leaving at least 52 confirmed dead and dozens more unaccounted for, officials revealed...