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Trident and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Office of the President through National Intelligence Sign Collaboration Agreement (PROTOCOLE D’ACCORD DE COLLABORATION) to Develop and Implement a National E-Government System

Trident to Explore Digital Transformation of Government Services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Trident’s Blockchain-Powered Digital Authentication Platform to Enhance Security and Efficiency of Government Service Delivery SINGAPORE, Dec....

Rwanda, DRC Conduct First Meeting Post Peace Deal

(MENAFN) For the first time since a US-mediated peace agreement aimed at ending conflict in eastern Congo, representatives from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo convened on Thursday, officials announced Friday. During the session,...

France, EU Welcome Qatar-Brokered DRC-M23 Peace Deal

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Union on Saturday applauded a newly reached framework agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, crediting Qatar’s mediation efforts for the...

Society Artisanal Achieves Major Milestone in Exporting Conflict-Free Gold from Democratic Republic of Congo

Society Artisanal has successfully exported the first third-party validated, artisanal, conflict-free gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Society Artisanal, in...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo Judith Suminwa Tuluka

CANADA, November 21 - Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Prime Minister Trudeau congratulated Prime Minister Suminwa on her appointment last April,...

UN Warns of Armed Conflict Resurgence in Eastern DRC

(MENAFN) The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has issued a stark warning over a deadly resurgence of armed conflict in the volatile eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, where renewed...

DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu

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...

UN Welcomes Peace Deal Between DRC, M23 Rebels

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday expressed strong support for a newly signed Declaration of Principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group, officially known as the March 23...

UN Chief Hails DRC, M23 Rebels Peace Deal

(MENAFN) On Sunday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his approval of the recent signing of a Declaration of Principles between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel faction, also known as the...

Rwanda Hails Qatar-Brokered Peace Deal to End Hostilities in DRC

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Rwanda expressed strong approval of the recently signed declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel faction in Doha, Qatar, aimed at resolving the...

African Union celebrates inking of declaration of principles between DRC, M23

(MENAFN) The African Union has welcomed the recent signing of a declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC. In a statement issued...

African Union Lauds Peace Deal to End Hostilities in DRC

(MENAFN) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has applauded the recent signing of a crucial declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government and the March 23 Movement (M23) on...

DR Congo Sees Decline in Ebola Cases: WHO

(MENAFN) The Ebola outbreak in southern Democratic Republic of Congo is exhibiting “signs of a notable decline in transmission,” the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday. In its latest situation update, the WHO Regional Office for...

Rwanda Pledges to Uphold Commitments in Deal with DRC

(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

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...

Amnesty International is concerned about DRC-Rwanda deal failure

(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...

A Symbol of Healing, Heritage and Hope

Victor Mooney’s Mission to Repatriate Congo Free State Artwork NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Victor Mooney, the Goree Challenge rower who has retraced one of the harrowing routes of the transatlantic...

DRC Ventures Partners with ELYSIAN to Celebrate 10 Years of Women Inspiring Women at Star-Studded Celebration

SPARTANBURG, SC, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRC Ventures, in collaboration with ELYSIAN, co-hosted a powerful celebration this past weekend to honor ELYSIAN’s 10th anniversary. Held at the private estate of ELYSIAN...

DRC: 1,359 disarmed members of government forces and their families have arrived safe and well in Kinshasa, with the support of the ICRC

“This operation shows how important and irreplaceable the role of neutral intermediary is during armed conflicts, whether in Africa or elsewhere,” said Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president. “I hope that this operation will lead to other humanitarian...

DRC Government, AFC/M23 Rebels Eye Truce Following Doha Talks

(MENAFN) The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23), which includes the M23 rebel group, has committed to working toward a ceasefire with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government following peace talks mediated by Qatar in Doha, according to a...