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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...

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...

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...

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...

Kinshasa Hosts 16th AfCFTA Ministerial: Africa Deepens Economic Integration as DRC Strengthens Its Business Climate

His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya chairs the 16th AfCFTA Ministerial Conference. KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is proudly hosting the 16th Meeting of Foreign Trade...

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...

UN Chief supports US peace agreement between DRC, Rwanda

(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) 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...

Minister Angie Motshekga: Arrival of troops from SADC Mission in DRC

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...

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...

Heavy Rains in DRC Capital Leave Nearly Thirty Dead

(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...

Minister Ronald Lamola arrives Uganda to participate in a High-Level Meeting focusing on peace in the DRC, Sudan and South Sudan

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, is in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in the 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for...

Defence on City Press report about troop withdrawal from DRC

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) strongly refutes the false and misleading article published by City Press on 25 May 2025, alleging that SANDF members withdrawing from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are to surrender their...

DRC denounces killing of 52 civilians in Goma, accuses M23 Rebels

(MENAFN) The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has issued a strong condemnation regarding the murder of 52 civilians in Goma, which occurred during the night from Friday to Saturday. Officials have accused the March 23...