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The DRC has brought home 121 Congolese citizens on a government-chartered Air Congo flight after xenophobic violence in South Africa

DRC Repatriates 121 Congolese From South Africa

Justice & Crime

Arsenal ends Visit Rwanda deal after pressure over Rwanda’s support for M23 rebels and war crimes in eastern Congo. Fans, DRC officials led the outcry.

Sports

Arsenal Ends Visit Rwanda Deal Over Congo War Crimes Outcry

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Algeria apologised after Mohamed Amoura copied a DR Congo fan’s Lumumba tribute at AFCON. The fan received an apology and a personalised jersey.

Algeria Apologises to DR Congo Superfan After AFCON Gesture

Sports Trends

As Tshisekedi heads to Washington, Patrick Muyaya reaffirms DRC’s commitment to peace, but warns Rwanda must withdraw and end support for M23 before any deal.

“Rwanda is the Father, M23 is the Son": Muyaya Ahead of Washington

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Tina Salama says the Lobito Corridor should go beyond mineral exports by creating jobs, expanding trade and supporting businesses and local development.
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Tina Salama explains how Lobito Corridor could transform DRC’s economy

Salama says the Lobito Corridor should go beyond mineral exports by creating jobs, expanding trade
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DRC launches a $120 million collective reparations phase for health, education, water and development projects in four provinces
Justice & Crime
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DRC launches $120 million collective reparations programme

DRC launches a $120 million collective reparations phase for health, education, water and
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DRC plans to make salary inclusion a 2027 budget priority, aiming to progressively bring eligible active public servants onto the national payroll.
Social Service
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DRC Moves to Bring More Public Workers Onto the Payroll

DRC plans to make salary inclusion a 2027 budget priority, aiming to progressively bring eligible
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DRC plans more than $440 million in its 2027 budget for rural water, electricity and basic infrastructure, including agricultural roads.
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DRC Plans $440 Million for Rural Water, Electricity and Infrastructure

DRC plans more than $440 million in its 2027 budget for rural water, electricity and basic
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Congolese businesses and diaspora investors are invited to prepare projects for the UK–DRC Economic Forum in London from November 2–4.
Economic Policies
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UK–DRC Forum Opens London Opportunity for Congolese Firms

Congolese businesses and diaspora investors are invited to prepare projects for the UK–DRC
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DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum leads a delegation to China Mining 2026 to promote projects and pursue investment partnerships.
Mining and Minerals
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DRC Takes Mining Investment Campaign to China Conference

DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum leads a delegation to China Mining 2026 to promote projects
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The DRC recorded over 1.8 million paid jobs in 2025 as industry, skills programmes and major national projects create new opportunities.
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DRC Records 1.8 Million Paid Jobs as New Opportunities Expand

The DRC recorded over 1.8 million paid jobs in 2025 as industry, skills programmes and major
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Copper Intelligence says all 13 main drill holes at its Butembo project in eastern DRC intersected copper mineralisation
Mining and Minerals
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Eastern DRC copper project delivers promising new drilling results

Copper Intelligence says all 13 main drill holes at its Butembo project in eastern DRC intersected
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DRC Cover Highlights

The Tshisekedi Effect: Why the World Is Talking About Congo Again

From the Fimbu dance to economic growth, Félix Tshisekedi is helping DR Congo gain global attention through football, culture, diplomacy, and reform.

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The Tshisekedi Effect: Why the World Is Talking About Congo Again

Women Transform DR Congo’s Future: 32% of Government Now Female

For the first time, women hold nearly one‑third of DRC government posts. This article celebrates Judith Suminwa and Tshisekedi’s reforms, & inclusive leadership.

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Women Transform DR Congo’s Future: 32% of Government Now Female

Tshisekedi Launches Congo’s Agricultural Revival in Menkao

President Tshisekedi launches Congo’s agriculture revolution: tractors, seeds, and reforms to revive the breadbasket dream for 2025-2026.

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Tshisekedi Launches Congo’s Agricultural Revival in Menkao

Félix Tshisekedi: Champion of Change and Sovereignty in DR Congo

Discover the bold legacy of Félix Tshisekedi, the DRC president transforming his nation while confronting foreign interference and restoring dignity.

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Félix Tshisekedi: Champion of Change and Sovereignty in DR Congo
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