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Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel, Pulaski Counties Update Operational Schedule to Mondays-Saturdays
FEMA
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June 30, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel and Pulaski counties are scheduled to close Sundays beginning June 29 and resume operations Mondays. New working hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and closed Sundays....
Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell, Trigg Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FEMA
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June 30, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell and Trigg counties are scheduled to close permanently this weekend. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the tornadoes of May 16-17 can still apply for FEMA...
Red Cross empties Congolese troops from rebel controlled city
MENAFN
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May 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is coordinating the evacuation of hundreds of disarmed Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) soldiers, police officers, and their families from areas under the control of the M23 rebel...
Virtual Presser: Ahead of Bonn, Women Climate Leaders Weigh in on Climate Priorities as Government Action Falls Short
EIN Presswire
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June 5, 2025
Global experts to address policies and solutions needed to fight the climate crisis and foster solutions in the face of threats to democracy and science VIRTUAL, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Virtual — On June 11th at...
DR Congo Prolongs Cobalt Export Ban by Three Months
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has prolonged its temporary ban on cobalt exports for an additional three months, attributing the extension to sustained high stockpiles both domestically and abroad. This extension follows an...
SADC Troop Withdraws from DR Congo
MENAFN
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April 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The Southern African Development Community (SADC) initiated the phased removal of its peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, as reported by undisclosed sources. The troops are making their way overland...
Rwanda, Algeria Forge Cooperation During Rwandan President Visit
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame kicked off a two-day official visit to Algeria on Tuesday, engaging with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and witnessing the signing of multiple bilateral agreements designed to strengthen cooperation across...
South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development to host forum on Ancestral Wisdom for Environmental Protection
EIN Presswire
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June 30, 2025
The Cartagena Forum will culminate in a UN Declaration marking UNESCO’s Decade of Indigenous Languages. CARTAGENA DE INDIAS, COLOMBIA, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development (SSCC) is proud to...
Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County to Close June 20
FEMA
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June 21, 2025
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Franklin County will permanently close this Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m. The center is located at: First Baptist Church of Gray Summit 2705 Highway 100 Gray Summit, MO 63039 Open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Help is...
AFC/M23 Rebel Group Agrees to Truce with DR Congo
MENAFN
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April 24, 2025
(MENAFN) The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23), a rebel faction that includes the M23 group, has agreed to pursue a ceasefire with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo, following recent negotiations facilitated by Qatar in Doha, as...
Trump states he has no knowledge what Congo is
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) During a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had no knowledge of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), despite claiming that many illegal immigrants...
Americans who caused DR Congo coup attempt go back to US
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Three Americans convicted of attempting to overthrow the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) were flown back to the US to serve their sentences, the DR Congo presidency announced on Tuesday. The individuals—Marcel...
Boat Accident Takes 148 Lives in DR Congo
MENAFN
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic maritime disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 148 lives, an authority disclosed on Friday. The incident happened on Tuesday night in Mbandaka, located in Equateur province. Senator Jean-Paul Boketsu Bofili...
Tragic Boat Accident Claims 148 Lives in DR Congo
MENAFN
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) A boat accident on Tuesday evening in Mbandaka, located in the Equateur province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has led to a confirmed death toll of 148, as reported by officials on Friday. The incident took place late Tuesday near...
Flooding Displaces Thousands in DR Congo
MENAFN
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April 16, 2025
(MENAFN) In Tanganyika province, Democratic Republic of Congo, almost 10,000 individuals have been forced to flee their homes due to devastating floods brought on by weeks of relentless rain, based on a report from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)...
Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Howell, Ozark, Perry and Webster
FEMA
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June 18, 2025
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will open in Howell, Ozark, Perry and Webster counties to provide in-person assistance to residents affected by the March 14-15 disaster. If you’ve already applied for assistance, you can speak with a FEMA...
Severe Flooding in DR Congo’s Tanganyika Province Displaces Nearly 10,000: UNHCR
MENAFN
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Severe flooding in Tanganyika province, Democratic Republic of Congo, has displaced nearly 10,000 people, following weeks of torrential rain, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported on Tuesday. "This unfolding emergency reflects the double...
Critical Minerals Market Growth 2025 | Global Demand, Trends & Opportunities | DataM Intelligence
EIN Presswire
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May 26, 2025
The Global Critical Minerals Market is expected to reach at a CAGR of 7.53% during the forecast period 2025-2032. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Critical Minerals Market is experiencing significant...
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion Counties
FEMA
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June 27, 2025
Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Locations are: Hardeman...
Boat Overturns in Northwest DR Congo, Death Toll Nears Fifty
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) A tragic boating accident on Lake Tumba in the northwestern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed the lives of at least 48 individuals, officials confirmed on Sunday. The disaster occurred near Bikoro, in...