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Kabila’s Return to the DRC: Africa File Special Edition
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaway: Former Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has reentered...
Why justice is crucial in DRC-Rwanda peace deal
Muscat Daily
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June 21, 2025
Kinshasa, DRC – The Democratic Republic of the Congo government and Rwanda will be the chief signatories of the peace agreement, with little or no involvement from the rebel groups currently occupying the eastern parts of Goma under the Congo...
Empowering Akwa Ibom’s Entrepreneurs for Global Markets at AYWES 2025
Africa.com
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July 4, 2025
In the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant Akwa Ibom State, a transformative event is set to ignite the ambitions of women and youth entrepreneurs. The Akwa Ibom Youths and Women Entrepreneurs Summit (AYWES 2025), scheduled for July 15-16 at the Technology...
Why justice is crucial in the US-led DRC-Rwanda peace deal
Deutsche Welle
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June 20, 2025
The Democratic Republic of the Congo government and Rwanda will be the chief signatories of the peace agreement, with little or no involvement from the rebel groups currently occupying the eastern parts of Goma under the Congo River Alliance....
DRC Mining Week 2025: Celebrating legacy, shaping tomorrow
Mining Review
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June 11, 2025
This year marks the 20th anniversary of DRC Mining Week—the largest mining event on the Copperbelt and a key fixture in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining calendar. Themed “20 Years of Shaping Mining in the DRC – Investing in Infrastructure...
Glencore (LON:GLEN) Declares Force Majeure on Cobalt Deliveries Amid Ongoing Congo Export Ban
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 17, 2025
Glencore has halted some cobalt shipments from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following the government’s suspension of cobalt exports, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The mining company declared force majeure on...
Forgotten Victims of the Great Lakes Crisis: Rwandan Hutu Refugees in DRC Still Excluded from Peace Processes
The Rwandan
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June 17, 2025
For nearly three decades, tens of thousands of Rwandan refugees—mostly ethnic Hutus—have remained stranded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), invisible and abandoned in one of Africa’s longest-running humanitarian tragedies. Originally...
SATSA Unveils Groundbreaking Research Into South Africa’s Adventure Tourism Market
Africa.com
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June 17, 2025
SATSA survey of over 4,200 travellers finds value-driven domestic market seeking affordable but unforgettable experiences More than 30% of South African adventure travellers are spending under R500 per person per day while demanding high-value...
Are commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo?
Al Jazeera
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June 17, 2025
Kampala, Uganda – It was June 5 when Ugandan soldiers arrived in Kasenyi, a town on the shores of Lake Albert in Ituri province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Uganda’s army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, posted a video on...
Customs worker killed for refusing bribe could be Congo’s first saint
The Independent
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June 16, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Major Rwandan coltan exporter bought smuggled Congolese minerals, UN report says
Yahoo News
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By Reade Levinson, David Lewis and Sonia Rolley , REUTERS -Rwandan company Boss Mining Solution bought minerals smuggled from rebel-held areas of neighboring Congo, helping fund an insurgency in that vast African country, according to a...
Joseph Kabila's return: What it means for the DRC's political landscape
IOL
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Dr Sizo Nkala|Published 1 hour ago 5min Dr Sizo Nkala The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila returned to the country last week after spending two years in self-imposed exile in South Africa. Kabila ruled the...
Rwanda exits Central African bloc over Congo dispute
Al Mayadeen
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June 8, 2025
Rwanda quits ECCAS after being denied chairmanship, accusing Congo of politicizing the bloc amid tensions over Rwanda-backed M23 rebel activity in eastern Congo. Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African...
A Public-Private Collaboration To Power Youth Skills In South Africa’s Industrial Province
Africa.com
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July 2, 2025
By Kojo Richman South Africa’s energy and engineering sectors are getting a much-needed boost, thanks to a powerful collaboration between government and industry. The country celebrates Youth Month in June and it was the opportune time for the...
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia And East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo Support The Country’s Infrastructure And Construction Ambitions
Africa.com
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July 2, 2025
The event, co-located with East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, will run from 26–28 June 2025 at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa Over 180 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, including China, Germany, India, Italy, Kenya, Oman, Saudi Arabia...
Kenya’s SACCO Sector Advances Digital Access Enabled By EFT Corporation
Africa.com
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July 2, 2025
EFT Corporation, an African payment solutions provider supporting over 100 million end users and processing more than $33 billion in transactions annually, has announced its partnership with a number of Kenya’s leading SACCOs to co-create a shared...
Fintech And FWA Boost Telecom Connectivity Services In Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa.com
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July 2, 2025
5G subscriptions to top 2.9 billion globally by the end of 2025 and 5G networks forecast to handle 80 percent of global mobile traffic by the end of 2030. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 5G is expected to grow significantly to around 400 million...
Momentum Builds In The Fight To End Neglected Tropical Diseases As Kigali Declaration Marks Third Anniversary
Africa.com
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July 2, 2025
Over 80 countries and organisations in Africa have declared their commitment to ending the suffering caused by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of diseases that affect more than one billion people globally, primarily in vulnerable...
As two African nations sign a peace deal, Trump wants credit. But some fear peace may still elude them
CNN
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June 27, 2025
CNN — A peace agreement brokered by the White House to stem the bloodshed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a militia allegedly backed by Rwanda occupies vast swaths of land, will be signed in Washington D.C. on Friday by...
Democracy Is Not Dead – But It Must Be Reborn
Africa.com
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July 1, 2025
Democracy is in retreat. Across continents, long-standing institutions are crumbling, civic freedoms are under siege, and autocrats are rewriting the rules of engagement. In country after country, from Hungary to Myanmar, the United Staes to Sudan...