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Kibali, Africa’s Largest and Greenest Gold Mine, Continues to Deliver Growth
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
All amounts expressed in US dollars KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) – Drilling results from the ARK-KCD corridor continue to strengthen confidence in its scale...
Defence on meeting with Sandu to discuss Samidrc allowances
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) convened an urgent meeting with the South African National Defence Union (SANDU) to address and clarify matters related to allowances for members deployed under Operation Thiba in the SADC Mission...
Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing
South African Government
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July 5, 2025
Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to...
Minister Ronald Lamola: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
House Chairperson, Honourable Members, We’re tabling a budget today, just over a year since the formation of the GNU. We continue to make progress in our international relations work. Honourable Members, I have just returned from Sevilla in Spain,...
Hope Rises After Congo, Rwanda Peace Agreement
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Experts have voiced optimism that the recent peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, designed to conclude the prolonged conflict in eastern Congo, will help mitigate the severe humanitarian emergency in the...
MOTA 2025: Africa’s Mining Sector on the Brink of a New Strategic Pact
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
Paris, July 4, 2025– For two days, Paris hosted a major gathering shaping the future of the Africa’s mining sector: 8th edition of Mining On Top Africa (MOTA). PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paris, July 4, 2025 – For...
Experts Say DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal Could Ease Crisis for Millions
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Experts voiced cautious optimism following the signing of a new peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, hoping it will mark a turning point in resolving the protracted conflict that has ravaged eastern Congo...
Doubt Surrounds DR Congo, Rwanda Deal
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda concluded a peace arrangement on Friday in Washington, aiming to resolve the prolonged strife that has persisted for years in eastern Congo. This peace accord, facilitated by the United States,...
Rwanda, Congo ink deal to end decades long conflict
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have reached a peace agreement aimed at ending a conflict that has lasted for decades, with US President Donald Trump asserting that the deal grants the United States rights to...
Congo, Rwanda Sign Initial Peace Accord
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have reached a tentative peace accord, marking a significant step forward before a comprehensive agreement expected next week, as highlighted in a joint announcement released by the US State...
DR Congo Justice Minister Steps Down Amid Corruption Probe
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Constant Mutamba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s justice minister, has stepped down from his post as allegations mount over his involvement in the misuse of public funds. The 37-year-old minister resigned during a private audience...
Congo’s peace is unlikely if underlying issues are not discussed
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently facing one of its most severe crises in recent years, following a renewed offensive by the M23 rebel faction and its allies, which has intensified violence in the eastern part of the country....
ICRC president: When the rules of war are applied selectively, they lose their protective power
International Committee of the Red Cross
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June 27, 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues, It is a great honour and pleasure to be among you today. I wanted to be here to speak about the importance and power of the normative. And this is where it is necessary to be brought back to because of the...
Second Contingent of South African Peacekeepers Pull Out of DR Congo
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The second contingent of South African peacekeepers left the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday and arrived safely at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, local media confirmed. The South African Defence Force previously announced...
Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 25 June 2025
South African Government
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June 26, 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. National Dialogue 1.1 70 Years of the Freedom Charter 1.1.1 On this day, 70 years ago viz. 26th of June 1955, more than 3000 delegates from various racial and social backgrounds, gathered in Kliptown, Johannesburg...
Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
South African Government
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June 24, 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...
Media reports ‘drunken’ Congolese soldier murdering colleagues in altercation
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A soldier from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), allegedly under the influence of alcohol, fatally shot at least five of his fellow troops in North Kivu province, local media reported. The shooting took place on Tuesday morning...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
UN Raises Alarm as Global Displacement Hits Unprecedented Peak
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 122 million people are currently uprooted worldwide, forced to escape conflicts they did not initiate and climate disasters they did not create, only to face tightening borders, shrinking humanitarian aid, and weakening global...
Rome Summit Reveals EU, Italy Initiative
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen jointly led a conference in Rome on Friday, centered on advancing strategic funding for Africa, where they revealed collaborative EU-Italy deals...