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Mike Tyson Visits DR Congo

(MENAFN) American boxing icon Mike Tyson paid a visit to Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Sunday in Kinshasa, marking the conclusion of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the legendary boxing bout, the ‘Rumble in the Jungle,’ between...

Members of M23 rebel group have surrendered amid conflict in DRC

(MENAFN) Two officers and 36 fighters from the M23 rebel group have surrendered amid ongoing clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the military confirmed Monday. Maj. Dieudonne Kasereka, communications officer for the 34th Military...

DR Congo’s leader receives Mike Tyson

(MENAFN) American boxing icon Mike Tyson met with Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Sunday in Kinshasa, concluding events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman....

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Reach Deal on Ceasefire Monitoring in Doha

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the rebel group M23, part of the AFC/M23 coalition, reached a critical agreement Tuesday in Doha to establish a mechanism for monitoring the ongoing ceasefire, according to a government...

US expresses its desire to expand its investment in Liberia

(MENAFN) The United States has discussed expanding its involvement in Liberia, including increased participation in the West African nation’s critical minerals industry, the State Department said Friday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with...

DR Congo Refuses to “Auction” Minerals

(MENAFN) Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi stated that his administration will not “auction” the nation’s mineral resources to the US, as part of Washington’s attempts to resolve the long-standing violence in the eastern...

Trident and Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Final Digital Identity Partnership and Launch Nationwide “DRCPass” Deployment

SINGAPORE and KINSHASA, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a Singapore-based catalyst for digital transformation and Web 3.0 activation, today announced that it has...

WHO partakes in supplying Ebola vaccines to DR Congo

(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) is assisting health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) with an Ebola vaccination campaign in Kasai Province, focusing on the Bulape health zone, one of the main outbreak...

DR Congo Kicks Off Urgent Ebola Vaccination as Outbreak Spreads

(MENAFN) Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have initiated the administration of Ebola vaccines in Kasai Province following an official outbreak announcement, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Sunday....

M23 Rebels Regain Control of Shoa in Eastern Congo

(MENAFN) M23 rebels regained control of the strategic town of Shoa in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province on Sunday following fierce clashes with pro-government forces, local residents reported. The town, situated in the mineral-rich Masisi...

Ebola Outbreak Claims 16 Lives in DR Congo

(MENAFN) At least 16 people, including four healthcare workers, have died in a recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), according to the country's health authorities. The outbreak, which is centered in Kasai...

Trident Deepens Partnership with Democratic Republic of Congo for Digital Identity System

SINGAPORE, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: TDTH) (“Trident” or the “Company”), a Singapore-based leader in digital transformation, technology optimization, and Web 3.0 activation, today announced...

Congolese-American Diaspora Condemns Kenyan President Ruto’s Goma Appointment as a Threat to Peace and Sovereignty

Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE) Highlights International Law Violations and Calls for U.S. Support to Protect Peace Efforts HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Forum of Congolese...

Amnesty International Reveals Egregious War Crimes in Eastern DR Congo

(MENAFN) Amnesty International released a damning report Wednesday accusing armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of egregious human rights violations, including gang rapes, summary executions, and abductions. The human rights...

Amnesty Condemns Violence by Armed Groups in Eastern Congo

(MENAFN) Amnesty International released a report on Wednesday denouncing severe human rights violations carried out by opposing forces in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The watchdog documented appalling acts, such as "gang...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Debate in Parliament on recent casualties sustained by the South African National Defence Force in Democratic Republic of Congo

Honourable Members, I stand shoulder to shoulder with my esteemed parliamentary colleagues, united in our tribute to the fallen heroes of our national Defence Force members, Malawi Defence Force members, Tanzanian Defence force members and...

DRC: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties

“Our team in DRC will help facilitate the release of detainees on both sides so that they can be safely returned home and reunited with their families,” said ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric. “Humanitarian initiatives such as detainee releases are...

DRC, China Vow to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and China have vowed to strengthen their all-encompassing strategic partnership and broaden collaboration across various sectors, following high-level discussions between DRC officials and a...

DRC Grapples with Dramatic Surge in Cholera Cases

(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a dramatic rise in cholera infections, now affecting 17 out of its 36 provinces. Since the start of the year, health officials have confirmed over 35,000 cases, signaling an...

Minister Julien Paluku Accelerates President Tshisekedi’s Vision through U.S.–DRC Mineral Partnership and AGOA Renewal

HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- H.E. Julien Paluku, the Minister of Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is proud to submit this testimony for the Annual Review of the Eligibility of...