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War in DR Congo

Congo, Rwanda agree to steps to ease tensions in east DRC

Deal outlines troop disengagement and security measures amid M23 conflict
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Washington meetings could test whether sanctions can restart a stalled eastern DRC peace process.
War in DR Congo

US pushes new DRC-Rwanda talks after first wave of Rwanda sanctions

Washington meetings could test whether sanctions can restart a stalled eastern DRC peace process.
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Tshisekedi’s Paris lunch with Macron also focused on Kinshasa’s Francophonie campaign.
Geopolitics Africa

DRC boosts OIF Secretary-General bid in Macron talks

Tshisekedi’s Paris lunch with Macron also focused on Kinshasa’s Francophonie campaign
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African Politics

South Africa Reaffirms DRC Ties as It Exits MONUSCO

Pretoria says bilateral relations and regional peace support will continue as 700+ troops withdraw
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Fighters giving up arms in Fizi point to pressure inside armed groups as ceasefire strains persist.
War in DR Congo

South Kivu surrenders signal strain in eastern DRC conflict

Fighters giving up arms in Fizi point to pressure inside armed groups as ceasefire strains persist.
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Parliament urges Kinshasa to give ADF attacks more weight in regional diplomacy
War in Eastern DRC

DRC to raise ADF threat in Washington accords talks

Parliament urges Kinshasa to give ADF attacks more weight in regional diplomacy
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DRC and Burundi reopen the Gatumba–Kavimvira border after two months, restoring movement under regular migration procedures.
War in DR Congo

DRC-Burundi governments reopen Gatumba–Kavimvira

Gatumba–Kavimvira crossing resumes daily 8am–5pm with standard migration checks
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In Kinshasa, Éléonore Caroit says France is open to all candidacies and “very attentive” to the vote
DRC Peace Effort

Kinshasa:France says it will watch OIF process closely as May 15 nears

In Kinshasa, Éléonore Caroit says France is open to all candidacies and “very attentive” to the vote
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Policy and Reforms

DRC petition sets April push for constitutional revision

Backers say 50,724 signatures are in and target 100,000 before filing at parliament on April 9.
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Sanctions target Rwanda’s military leadership, sharpening pressure over eastern DRC and regional stability
War in DR Congo

Fatshi finally happy as US sanctions 4 of Kagame's killing machine

Sanctions target Rwanda’s military leadership, sharpening pressure over eastern DRC
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The mine is under M23 control, testing Washington’s “conflict-free” sourcing goals.
Mining and Minerals

WHY Congo’s Rubaya coltan offer could reshape US mineral strategy

The mine is under M23 control, testing Washington’s “conflict-free” sourcing goals.
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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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Kinshasa launches a €17.8 million mining-governance program backed by the EU.
Investment Deals

DRC moves to field rollout under EU-backed PanAfGeo+ INVEST

Kinshasa launches a €17.8 million mining-governance program backed by the EU.
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Worship bans hit Prophet Jules Mulindwa’s congregations, raising rights and aid concerns
Justice & Crime

WHY reported AFC/M23 church closures matter in eastern DRC

Worship bans hit Prophet Jules Mulindwa’s congregations, raising rights and aid concerns
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Mining and Minerals

Embassy urges Chinese firms to avoid illegal mining in DRC

China tightens DRC mining warnings amid risks in artisanal zones and eastern instability
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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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