Democratic Republic of the Congo Stories

DR Congo to start political consultations for government of national unity
XINHUA  |  Mar 23, 2025

The mineral-rich eastern DRC remains a focal point of conflict, with various armed groups vying for control over resources such as coltan, tin, tantal...

DR Congo conflict: SADC talks show resolve but no resolution
DW News  |  Feb 02, 2025

Last week, 13 SADC troops from South Africa and three from Malawi were killed in clashes with fighters belonging to the M23 movement.

Ethiopian Airlines partners with DRC to launch Air Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew termed the partnership as a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen African air transport.

Three Tanzanian soldiers killed in DRC mortar attack
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 08, 2024

Three other TPDF soldiers are nursing serious injuries from the attack, according to SADC. 

Southern African leaders meet in Lusaka to review DRC crisis
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

An update on the progress of the Southern African mission deployed in the eastern DRC to quell violence and restore sanity will be provided, including...

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