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DRC Politics

Col. Emmanuel Libandi calls for disarmament, reintegration and youth engagement
War in DR Congo

Ituri urges armed groups and youth to join P-DDRSC process

Col. Emmanuel Libandi calls for disarmament, reintegration and youth engagement
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After a woman was shot dead in Kasika, Karisimbi’s youth council calls for protection and rejects claims used to justify the killing.
Justice & Crime

Karisimbi youth council demands protection after Kasika killing

Council condemns the shooting of a 54-year-old woman in Goma and urges safety for residents
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DRC and China Deepen Strategic Ties in High-Level Kinshasa Meetings

DRC and China pledge deeper cooperation in trade, mining, and agriculture
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Diplomacy

Why Kinshasa Is Challenging Mushikiwabo’s Leadership at OIF

DRC cites governance concerns and Rwanda-linked tensions as it prepares to field a rival candidate.
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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.
Sports Trends

Algeria Apologises to DR Congo Superfan After AFCON Gesture

Forward Mohamed Amoura’s gesture sparked backlash, prompting apology and meeting with superfan
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The DR Congo has banned media coverage of former President Joseph Kabila amid rising political tensions and allegations of links to rebel groups.
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The DR Congo has banned media coverage of former President Joseph Kabila
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Army downs four 'kamikaze' drones near Kisangani airport; Rwanda-backed M23 rebels suspected.
War in Eastern DRC

FARDC to Issue Official Statement After Kisangani Drone Shootdown

Army downs four 'kamikaze' drones near Kisangani airport; Rwanda-backed M23 rebels suspected
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Politics & Diplomacy

Tshisekedi Pushes Peace as Rwanda Rejects Dialogue

Rwanda rejects President Tshisekedi’s peace offer as Kinshasa urges dialogue
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The Strange History of Congo’s Name And What Each One Really Meant
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DRC and the UN are appealing for $1.4B as funding falls, forcing aid groups to reduce operations amid conflict and displacement.
African Politics

DRC government and UN mobilise $1.4B to protect vulnerable communities

Appeal follows sharp funding drop as conflict-driven needs rise and NGOs scale back.
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Tshisekedi Sets First Congress Date for Sacred Union Majority

President Tshisekedi sets 30 August for the first Sacred Union congress, adopting a new charter..
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