Key DRC-Burundi border reopens after two-month closure
A vital border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi reopened Monday, more than two months after it ...
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UN to launch reconnaissance flights to support eastern Congo ceasefire
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo will send reconnaissance flights to the eastern city of Uvira ...
Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails
The Democratic Republic of Congo will look for other partners if its minerals cooperation framework with the U.S. does not ...
Trump ally and Blackwater founder sent men, drones to help Congo’s army secure strategic town
Blackwater founder Erik Prince deployed a private security force to operate drones and help Democratic Republic of Congo's army secure ...
Congo rebel leader claims responsibility for drone attack on strategic northeast airport
The leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement in Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting ...
DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogue
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive and peaceful dialogue between all people in the Democratic Republic ...
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic ...
Rebel leader denounces US-DRC minerals deal one year after Goma’s fall
The leader of a Congolese rebel coalition that includes the M23 group said a deal between Kinshasa and Washington related ...
DR Congo offers manganese, copper‑cobalt, and lithium assets to US investors under minerals pact
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sent Washington a shortlist of state-owned assets—including manganese, copper-cobalt, gold, and lithium projects—for U.S. ...
Army returns to strategic east Congo town after rebel withdrawal
Congolese soldiers and combatants from a pro-government militia have re-entered the eastern town of Uvira, residents said on Monday, just ...