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November 21
Africa: Enhanced Control Measures Helping to Control Mpox Outbreak in Africa
WHO-AFRO
More than 13 000 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases have been reported in the African region since the start of 2024, as of 17 November. Three countries - Burundi, the Democratic… Read more »
November 20
Southern Africa: SADC Maps Future of DRC Military Intervention
SANF
Achieving lasting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is high on the agenda as leaders from southern Africa convene on 20 November to discuss the peace and security… Read more »
November 15
Central Africa: MSF Again Calls for Urgent Water and Sanitation Response in North Kivu Displacement Camps
MSF
After several months, insanitary conditions and severe, life-threatening shortages of clean water continue to reach critical levels in various informal camps for displaced people… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, DRC Legislators Address Diplomatic Tensions, Visa Disputes
Nile Post
At a meeting with the Foreign Affairs Committee in Parliament, concerns were raised regarding unresolved diplomatic issues between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
November 14
Congo-Kinshasa: Lobito Atlantic Railway Reinforces Transport Capacity with New Wagons [press release]
Trafigura.com
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has taken an important step this week towards strengthening its transport capacity with the arrival in Lobito, Angola, of the first batch of 275… Read more »
November 12
Rwanda: AU Should Not Be a Silent Spectator to Brewing Genocide in Eastern Congo
New Times
The African Union has made some effort in responding to crises across the continent, at least when compared to its precursor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Read more »
November 11
Ethiopia: FM Gedion Engages in Bilateral Talks With Counterparts From Namibia, Guinea, Angola and the DRC
ENA
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Gedion Timothewos, held productive bilateral talks with several key counterparts on the sidelines of the First Ministerial Conference… Read more »
November 08
Congo-Kinshasa: Kenyan Troops in DRC Praised for Professionalism
Capital FM
Kenyan troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) have received high praise for their… Read more »
November 07
Congo-Kinshasa: Fears of a Constitutional Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo [blog]
CFR
Attempts to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo only exacerbate existing citizen distrust in government. Read more »
November 06
Congo-Kinshasa: In Brief - UN's Guterres Congratulates Trump, 34 Killed in DR Congo, Major Storm for Cuba
UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday commended voters across the United States for their "active participation in the democratic process", which will see Donald Trump return to… Read more »
November 05
Congo-Kinshasa: Children and the Coltan Wars in Eastern Congo [analysis]
African Arguments
With at least 40,000 coerced into mining coltan, and several global tech brands directly implicated in funding conflict, pressure needs to bear on stopping the war as an imperative… Read more »
November 04
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi's Call for Constitutional Commission Raises Rights Concerns
HRW
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, during a speech in Kisangani on October 23, proposed steps to change the country's constitution, including floating the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Gims Brings French-Congolese Pop to Madison Square Garden Theater
Afropop
Gims, formerly Maitre Gims, is a fantastically successful French-Congolese singer, rapper, producer and songwriter. Born in Congo the son of Djanana Djuna, one of Papa Wemba's… Read more »
October 31
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of the Congo Launches Malaria Vaccine Into Routine Immunisation
GAVI
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached a major public health milestone by successfully integrating the malaria vaccine into its national routine immunization… Read more »
Southern Africa: Can Tanzania Bring East and Southern Africa Together On East DRC? [analysis]
ISS
Tanzania's geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region's various peace efforts. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Lawyer Kalali Sues DRC for Alleged Prisoner Rights Violations
Nile Post
Ugandan lawyer Kalali Steven has filed a lawsuit against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the East African Court of Justice, alleging severe human rights violations within… Read more »
Africa: TB in Africa - Global Report Shows Successes, but Nigeria and DRC Remain Important Hotspots [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The World Health Organization's 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world's most infectious disease:… Read more »
October 30
Africa: Mining Must Become More Responsible and Sustainable. Where Hi-Tech Solutions Fit in [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and sounds - workers descending in elevators to underground shafts, the roar of truck engines -… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Plans for Oil and Gas Auction Unclear
HRW
Congolese Coalition, International Partners Call for Permanent Cancellation Read more »
October 29
Congo-Kinshasa: Former President Kabila Wants to Block Revision of Constitution
allAfrica
Joseph Kabila, former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is launching a "call to mobilize the Congolese people" to ensure the failure of incumbent President… Read more »
October 28
Africa: Africa Summit - Address Rights Crises in DR Congo, Sudan [press release]
HRW
COMESA Should Work to Curb Atrocities, Protect Civilians, Promote Justice Read more »
October 25
Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President [guest column]
allAfrica
The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: President Félix Tshisekedi Announces Process for New Constitution
allAfrica
President Félix Tshisekedi announced that a commission would draft the DR Congo's new Constitution next year, reports RFI, as the current one is "not good" and "written in a… Read more »
October 24
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebel Group Seeks Local Power in DRC, Not Just Control Over Mining Operations [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The violence wrought by the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 Movement is often narrowly framed as intended to control eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's resource-rich mining… Read more »
October 23
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Week Draws Attention to the Congolese Struggle in the Face of Conflict
People's Dispatch
The people of one of the world's wealthiest countries in terms of natural resources have been condemned to violence and poverty by US-backed foreign interventions to secure mineral… Read more »
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