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African Politics

DR Congo prepares for first US deportee arrivals under new deal

Migrants could arrive this week as Kinshasa readies temporary housing near the airport.
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Former Tshisekedi envoy appears on AFC/M23 expert list as Switzerland talks resume.
International Relations

WHY Claude Ibalanky’s role in AFC/M23 Switzerland talks matters

Former Tshisekedi envoy appears on AFC/M23 expert list as Switzerland talks resume.
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Pope Leo XIV to carry Africa peace tour beyond Algeria
Religion & Society

Pope Leo XIV to carry Africa peace tour beyond Algeria

After opening in Algiers, the pope’s 11-day trip moves to Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
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Among-Mao clash in Kyankwanzi puts Uganda’s speaker race at the centre of wider alliance tensions.
Elections

Uganda speaker race signals wider strain in ruling alliance

Among-Mao clash in Kyankwanzi puts Uganda’s speaker race at the centre of wider alliance tensions.
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EFF leader says he will appeal after prosecutors seek prison in firearm case
Policy and Reforms

Court to decide Malema’s sentence after arguments from both sides

EFF leader says he will appeal after prosecutors seek prison in firearm case
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Belgium says applications from Congolese nationals rose sharply, sharpening the asylum debate
International Relations

Belgium reports Congolese asylum applications doubled in two years

Belgium says applications from Congolese nationals rose sharply, sharpening the asylum debate
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New round of negotiations shifts from Doha as mediators press for progress in eastern DRC
War in Eastern DRC

DRC, M23 resume talks in Switzerland to push peace deal

New round of negotiations shifts from Doha as mediators press for progress in eastern DRC
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African Politics

President Guelleh seeks to extend rule as Djibouti heads to the polls

President seeks sixth term after age limit removal clears path
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DRC Peace Effort

In Masisi M23/AFC wars displaces 7 villages

Seven emptied villages in North Kivu add pressure on Walikale as families seek shelter
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DRC Peace Effort

Committee to examine DRC-U.S. and DRC-Rwanda bills before plenary vote

Kinshasa lawmakers advanced two ratification bills for committee review before a plenary vote
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Sports Trends

DRC Athletics Team Set to Return After 8-Medal Haul

Leopards won two golds in Brazzaville as Kinshasa awaits the delegation
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the Vatican trip will span four countries and focus on peace, dialogue and Africa’s needs
International Relations

Pope Leo XIV to push global focus on Africa’s needs

The Vatican trip will span four countries and focus on peace, dialogue and Africa’s needs
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Regional Economy

Congo miners consider cutting production as supply problems hit

Iran war-linked shortages push Congo miners to conserve chemicals and weigh output cuts
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Global calls for slavery reparations grow as Ghana says France is open to dialogue after Macron meeting.
DRC Peace Effort

WHY slavery reparations debate is gaining global momentum

Ghana-France talks signal renewed push for historical justice and accountability
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Move follows growing scrutiny of Kinshasa’s plan to host migrants expelled by the United States
International Relations

DRC opposition plans petition and protests if migrant plan proceeds

Move follows growing scrutiny of Kinshasa’s plan to host migrants expelled by the United States
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Talks focused on energy, infrastructure, agriculture and youth jobs.
Justice & Crime

Burundi, AfDB outline next phase of strategic investments

Talks focused on energy, infrastructure, agriculture and youth jobs.
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