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DRC Politics

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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
Washington says Rwanda must withdraw as it urges Kinshasa to address the FDLR threat.
Conflict Zones

US renews call for Rwandan troop withdrawal from DRC at UN

Washington says Rwanda must withdraw as it urges Kinshasa to address the FDLR threat.
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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
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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International Affairs

DRC-Qatar talks signal a wider regional diplomacy shift

Tshisekedi’s Doha meeting with Qatar’s emir points to a broader security and diplomacy agenda
Tshisekedi’s Kikwit visit linked army modernization to a broader national security message.
Development

DRC uses Kikwit military upgrade to project national authority

Tshisekedi’s Kikwit visit linked army modernization to a broader national security message
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.
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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Economic Reports

Burundi says Hormuz disruption should not trigger fuel panic

Gitega says Burundi’s fuel outlook remains manageable despite wider Hormuz shipping disruption.
Beyond looting: The "Token" system in Irumu marks a move toward permanent Sharia-style governance.
War in DR Congo

Why ADF’s New "Jizya" Tax Signals a push for Islamist State in DRC

Beyond looting: The "Token" system in Irumu marks a move toward permanent Sharia-style governance.
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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.
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
Mardochée Nsele says a 100,000-signature petition has been filed for constitutional review
Policy and Reforms

Congo petition turns to parliament on constitutional revision

Mardochée Nsele says a 100,000-signature petition has been filed for constitutional review
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War in DR Congo

Why Youth Inclusion is Vital for Peace in Eastern DRC

Youth leaders in Goma and Bukavu demand direct dialogue and an end to social stigmatization.
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.
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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