Congo Minister Pushes for Sanctions Against Rwandan Officials
Congo's Human Rights Minister Samuel Mbemba urges UN Human Rights Council to sanction Rwandan officials for atrocities in eastern DRC.
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Dialogue, l’Église catholique refuse un processus fermé
L’Église catholique en RDC refuse un dialogue national fermé, exigeant un processus inclusif et crédible.
Coltan, torture and terror: the hideous face of M23 in Rubaya
In Rubaya, North Kivu, Congo, Amnesty International reports that M23 rebels and Rwandan forces are torturing and killing artisanal miners, amid a backdrop of coltan and gold exploitation.
Fissures widen in M23 rebel ranks in North Kivu
Nearly 30 M23 rebels have surrendered to Congolese government forces and allied groups in North Kivu amid continued clashes and operations against the rebel group.
Eliezer Ntambwe's Book "Politiquement Différent" Offers New Perspective on Congolese Politics
A new book by Eliezer Ntambwe Mposhi, "Politiquement Différent," presents a fresh perspective on politics in the Democratic Republic of Congo, advocating for a selfless and transformative...
Six Dead in Kingwangala, Kwango Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
Six people, including five civilians and one soldier, killed in violent clashes in Kingwangala, Kwango Province.
Taximen Motocyclistes Strike in Maniema
Taximen motocyclistes in Maniema go on strike over police harassment
Democratic Republic of Congo Launches Comprehensive Subsoil Mapping Project
The Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated a vast subsoil mapping project to better understand and harness its geological and mining resources.
Six Civilians Killed in ADF Attack in DR Congo's Ituri Province
Six bodies found in Nduye after ADF rebels attack, locals call for increased security
RDC-Résolution 1325 : l’implémentation d’un calendrier commun, objet d’un échange à Kinshasa
La RDC célèbre le 26e anniversaire de la Résolution 1325 avec un échange sur la mise en place d'un calendrier commun de l'agenda Femmes, Paix et Sécurité.
Kasaï Central Province Mourns the Loss of Minister Marie-Isabelle Bampende Banakayi
The government of Kasaï Central province in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced the death of Marie-Isabelle Bampende Banakayi, the provincial minister for Gender, Family, Social Af...
Democratic Republic of Congo Launches LOBA Platform to Protect Consumers
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of National Economy has launched LOBA, a digital platform to facilitate reporting of abuse, access to information, and tracking of complaints.