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 »
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 »
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 »
DR Congo's Plans for Oil and Gas Auction Unclear
HRW
Congolese Coalition, International Partners Call for Permanent Cancellation Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Angolan President Holds Talks With DRC and Rwanda Leaders
ANGOP
President João Lourenço held a telephone conversation on Saturday, with presidents Félix Tshisekedi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Paul Kagame from… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
DRC - Victims' Fund Overhauled Amid Embezzlement Suspicions
JusticeInfo.net
Despite a reserve of 195 million dollars paid by Uganda, the Special Reparation and Compensation Fund for Victims of Uganda's Armed Activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
Angola, DR Congo, Egypt Qualify, South Africa Denied By Congo
CAF
TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifiers action on Tuesday saw more nations secure their place in the finals as the race towards a place in Morocco continues… Read more »
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 »
