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Rwanda, DRC to ink peace deal, but questions remain
Taipei Times
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June 27, 2025
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) were to sign an agreement in Washington yesterday to put an end to a conflict in the eastern DRC that has killed thousands, although broad questions loom on what it would mean. However, the...
Militiamen attack a camp for the displaced and kill 11 in northeastern Congo
Associated Press
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June 27, 2025
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Militiamen killed 11 people during an attack on Friday on a camp for the displaced in Congo’s northeastern Ituri province, a U.N. spokesperson and a local civil society representative said. Violence has surged across eastern...
Rwanda, Congo Sign Historic Peace Deal
Foreign Policy
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Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a Rwanda-Congo peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal win, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Hungary. ‘Turning Point’ Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a landmark...
After Years of Violence, DRC and Rwanda Sign Peace Accord
Global Press Journal
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June 27, 2025
After more than a decade of Rwandan support for armed conflict in DRC, the governments of the two countries signed a peace deal in Washington, D.C. on Friday aimed at ending ongoing brutality in one of the most violent corners of the world....
Can America end 30-year DR Congo conflict?
Independent (Uganda)
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June 24, 2025
Why new diplomatic moves could hit same old roadblocks ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a preliminary peace deal that paves way to signing a final agreement scheduled on June 27,...
Trump eyes mineral wealth as Rwanda and DRC sign controversial peace deal in US
The Guardian
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June 27, 2025
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed a peace deal in Washington to end fighting in eastern DRC, although questions remain over what the agreement means and who stands to benefit – with Donald Trump using the occasion to...
DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace deal in ‘turning point’ after years of conflict
Al Jazeera
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June 27, 2025
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a peace deal in Washington, DC, to end years of fighting between the neighbouring countries. Meeting in the White House in the United States on Friday, foreign ministers from the...
Measles outbreak at Makombe transit camp: Congolese refugee children particularly affected
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, June 24, 2025 – At the Makombe transit center, located in Rumonge province (southwest Burundi), a measles outbreak is causing serious concern among health authorities. Congolese refugee children, arriving in large...
Gen Z Is Rewriting The Rules Of Work—and Benefits Need To Catch Up
Africa.com
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July 18, 2025
By Reo Botes, Managing Executive at Essential Employee Benefits Gen Z is entering the workforce in numbers too large to ignore. By 2030, they’ll make up nearly 40% of South Africa’s working population. They are young, ambitious, tech-savvy, and...
Trump eyes mineral wealth as Rwanda and DRC sign controversial peace deal in US
The Guardian
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June 27, 2025
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed a peace deal in Washington to end fighting in eastern DRC, although questions remain over what the agreement means and who stands to benefit – with Donald Trump using the occasion to...
He was killed in the DRC for standing up to corruption. Now this young martyr is on the path to sainthood.
America Magazine
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June 25, 2025
You may not have heard the name of Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui, who was beatified on Sunday, June 15, in Rome, but it is likely you can identify with his struggle. At the Sant’Egidio African Easter Congress in 2002, he said: Prayer is...
Kabila’s Return to the DRC: Africa File Special Edition
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaway: Former Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has reentered...
UNICEF seeks urgent funding as over 136,000 flee DRC to Burundi, Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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June 24, 2025
Refugees in Uganda KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children’s...
Africa’s Seat at the AI Table Begins Here: Africa Tech Festival 2025
Africa.com
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July 17, 2025
By Kadi Diallo, Portfolio Manager of Africa Tech Festival & Lead of The AI Summit Cape Town Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how industries and institutions operate. In healthcare, finance, education, and national security, AI...
UNICEF seeks urgent funding as over 136,000 flee DR Congo to Burundi, Uganda
Xinhua News Agency
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KINSHASA, June 23 (Xinhua) -- More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighboring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)...
UNICEF Seeks Urgent Funding As Over 136,000 Flee Congo To Burundi And Uganda
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Kinshasa, June 23 (IANS) More than 136,000 people have fled escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since January, seeking refuge in neighbouring Burundi and Uganda, the United Nations Children's...
Street children are given different names that refer to same reality in French-speaking Africa
Global Voices
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June 20, 2025
A group of street children from Côte d'Ivoire stands around a woman tasked with helping the “microbe” gangs out of their current situation. Screenshot from the video ”Massendjé, the Microbe Mom” on the Droit Libre TV YouTube Channel Throughout...
Construction And Infrastructure Excellence Recognised At This Year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa
Africa.com
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July 17, 2025
The events welcomed over 8,858 industry professionals and government stakeholders over three high-impact days Top speakers from Dreyer Project Dynamics, Infrastructure South Africa and The South African Institute of Building Design shared...
Forget The Rankings – It’s The Faculty That Matter
Africa.com
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July 15, 2025
by Thula Mngoma (Academic at Regent Business School) Prospective business students often get distracted by glossy brochures and rankings. A sleek campus and global brand might look impressive, but they don’t define a great education. What truly...
From The Township To The World: Vincent Mosebe Powers Change Through Innovation
Africa.com
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July 15, 2025
In an age where sustainability, digital access, and clean energy are no longer optional but essential, Vincent Mosebe, founder of Mosebe Enterprise, is proving that world-changing innovation can come from the heart of South Africa’s townships. As...