DRC Establishes Geological Research Zones to Boost Transparency and Revive Exploration

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has adopted a long-awaited decree to establish and regulate Geological Research Zones (ZRG), marking a major step in reforming its mining sector. The decision was made during the 38th ordinary session of the...

Rwanda-DR Congo: Will Washington Agreement Be Respected?

On Friday, 27 June 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a landmark peace agreement in Washington aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The deal, brokered by the United States, marks a significant...

DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace deal in ‘turning point’ after years of conflict

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a peace deal in Washington, DC, to end years of fighting between the neighbouring countries. Meeting in the White House in the United States on Friday, foreign ministers from the...

Rwanda, Congo Sign Historic Peace Deal

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a Rwanda-Congo peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal win, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Hungary. ‘Turning Point’ Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a landmark...

Congo, M23 rebels meet in Qatar, in bid to resolve deadly conflict

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels are holding crucial talks in Qatar, aiming to find peace in conflict-ridden eastern Congo, where insurgents have seized large swaths of territory, officials said Thursday....

Joseph Kabila's return: What it means for the DRC's political landscape

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...

Today in Africa — October 16, 2025: Four Killed at Raila Odinga Memorial, Joseph Kabila Resurfaces in Kenya, Madagascar’s Junta Defies African Union Suspension

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

DRC Launches National Digital ID System in Major Tech Transformation Push

Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd has announced major progress in its partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to implement a nationwide digital identity system, marking a critical milestone in the country’s digital transformation...

SATSA Unveils Groundbreaking Research Into South Africa’s Adventure Tourism Market

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...

Kabila’s Return to the DRC: Africa File Special Edition

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...

Kinshasa sous l'eau : comment l'urbanisation aggrave les inondations

Les inondations d'avril 2025 à Kinshasa, la capitale de la République démocratique du Congo, n'étaient pas seulement dues à des pluies intenses. Elles révèlent surtout les conséquences d'une transformation rapide de l'utilisation des sols de la...

Kinshasa and M23 pledge to “work” towards truce after M23 abandons Qatar-mediated talks

"After frank and constructive discussions, representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the AFC/M23 have agreed to work towards the conclusion of a truce," the M23 and the DRC government announced in the joint statement broadcast by...

DRC’s Kinshasa could see deadly rain and floods every 2 years: Study

In early April, extreme rainfall and flooding in and around Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, killed at least 33 people. Such catastrophic rainfall events are predicted to hit Kinshasa every two years in today’s...

GRA Joins 31st Conference of Director Generals of Customs in Kinshasa

By: Haddy Touray The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) participated in the 31st Conference of Director Generals of Customs of the Western and Central Africa Region (WCO-WCA), which concluded on Friday, 30th May 2025, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic...

Juliet Ukah, Ceileigh Niedermayr face off in Kinshasa ahead of historic PFL Africa debut

Excitement is building across the continent as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) prepares to kick off its inaugural PFL Africa season with a landmark event in Cape Town. Ahead of the historic night, two of Africa’s standout MMA athletes,...

Scientists warn African DNA is missing from the global genom...

African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent's vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations. “Diversity” was the buzzword at the...

Rwanda exits Central African bloc over Congo dispute

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...

Are commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo?

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...

Congo: Where the tail is still wagging the dog

'Joseph Kabila boycotted the election and is preparing an insurrection because he is the AFC," said President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo last October, and lo! It is coming to pass just as he predicted. But you can't tell...

Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels hold high-stakes talks in Qatar in a renewed push for peace

Congo’s government and Rwanda-backed rebels are meeting in the Gulf Arab state of Qatar for much-anticipated talks in a renewed push for peace in the conflict-battered eastern Congo, where the insurgents have seized vast territory, officials said...