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Congo-Kinshasa: Peace Agreement Signing Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Rwanda
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 27, 2025
Washington, DC — On June 27, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker, and Senior Advisor Massad Boulos hosted the Ministerial signing of the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
Kinshasa to host first World Music and Tourism Festival, celebrating rumba
Joy FM
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June 27, 2025
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will take centre stage on the global cultural calendar this July, as it hosts the First World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa from 16 to 18 July 2025. Organised under the Patronage of His...
Roundup: DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace deal to end regional bloody turmoil
Xinhua News Agency
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KINSHASA/WASHINGTON, June 28 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a historic peace agreement in Washington on Friday, marking a turning point in efforts to end years of armed conflict and humanitarian crisis in...
DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace deal to end regional bloody turmoil
Xinhua News Agency
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United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher (4th L) meets with leaders of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group and the Congo River Alliance in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic...
Sustainable Homes, Sustainable Futures: The Green Evolution Of Homeownership
Africa.com
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June 23, 2025
Co-authored by Eva August (CEO) and Frank Haupt (Co-owner) of Century21 South Africa As South Africa’s property sector faces growing pressure to evolve, the conversation around sustainable homeownership has never been more urgent or more...
Félix Tshisekedi Champions Investment Drive for DRC at Luanda Summit
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 26, 2025
The US-Africa Summit opened on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Luanda, Angola, under the theme “Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for the US-Africa Partnership.” The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presented by President Félix Tshisekedi, who...
Rwanda, Congo Sign Historic Peace Deal
Foreign Policy
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Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at a Rwanda-Congo peace deal, U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal win, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Hungary. ‘Turning Point’ Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a landmark...
Kinshasa: Youth Commit To Peace And The Fight Against Disinformation
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 23, 2025/APO Group/ -- Around one hundred young people, including thirty-seven women from Kinshasa's four districts, took part on 14 June in a series of...
How huge migrating animal puppets captivate in ways that climate news can’t
The Conversation
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June 26, 2025
A herd of puppet animals is migrating north from Africa. This 12,000 mile journey represents wildlife’s response to the climate crisis as species are forced to move north due to rising temperatures. As The Herds travels through the UK en route to...
A Giant Animal Puppet Stampede Stormed Through Manchester Last Night – Here’s Where You Can Catch Them Around Greater Manchester This Weekend
Secret Manchester
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June 25, 2025
Credit: Emmeline Banks/Secret Manchester Manchester welcomed an extraordinary spectacle last night (3rd July) as a gigantic herd of life-sized puppet animals made its way through the city in the form of The Herds, and it continues on to other...
Congo bishops denounce claim by political leader Church involved in conspiracy
Crux Now
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June 19, 2025
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Catholic bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are pushing back at allegations that they are complicit in a cynical plot to either oust President Felix Tshisekedi, or to physically eliminate him. During a June 9...
Trump to host DRC-Rwanda peace deal — adviser
Semafor
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US President Donald Trump expects to host the heads of state of DR Congo and Rwanda in the “coming weeks” to sign a peace agreement to end a decades-long conflict in eastern Congo, his senior Africa adviser said on Tuesday. The foreign ministers...
La Prospérité Failed To Critique New Congo Opposition’s Pledges
Media Observer
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June 23, 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo is in a general state of flux. Battered by a buffet of challenges, including a long history of weak central governments, wanton poverty amidst plenty, and attacks from various rebel groups – especially in the...
Congo flood death toll hits 77
Nagaland Post
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June 16, 2025
Authorities in Congo said the death toll following devastating floods and separate boat accidents has reached 77, with more than 100 people missing. A total of 48 bodies have been recovered in the northwestern Equateur province where three boats...
Congo death toll hits 77 after extreme weather brings floods, 107 remain missing
ABC News - New York
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June 16, 2025
KINSHASA, Congo -- Authorities in Congo said the death toll following devastating floods and separate boat accidents has reached 77, with more than 100 people missing. A total of 48 bodies have been recovered in the northwestern Equateur province...
Congo death toll hits 77 after extreme weather brings floods and sinks boats, 107 remain missing
North Shore News
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June 16, 2025
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Authorities in Congo said the death toll following devastating floods and separate boat accidents has reached 77, with more than 100 people missing. KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Authorities in Congo said the death toll following...
Empowering Akwa Ibom’s Entrepreneurs for Global Markets at AYWES 2025
Africa.com
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July 4, 2025
In the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant Akwa Ibom State, a transformative event is set to ignite the ambitions of women and youth entrepreneurs. The Akwa Ibom Youths and Women Entrepreneurs Summit (AYWES 2025), scheduled for July 15-16 at the Technology...
Defusing The Next Carbon Bomb: The Fight to Stop Big Oil In Congo
Resilience
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June 19, 2025
A young climate and human rights defender from the Democratic Republic of Congo discusses how a growing coalition is working to prevent the detonation of a massive carbon bomb and the plunder of communities – and how you can help. The Democratic...
DRC Mining Week 2025: Positioning DRC as a leading mining country
Mining Review
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June 12, 2025
Day two of the DRC Mining Week 2025 kicked off with a clear message: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is not just a mineral-rich country—it is fast solidifying its position as a global mining leader. In a session moderated by Bongiwe...
DRC Mining Week 2025: Celebrating legacy, shaping tomorrow
Mining Review
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June 11, 2025
This year marks the 20th anniversary of DRC Mining Week—the largest mining event on the Copperbelt and a key fixture in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining calendar. Themed “20 Years of Shaping Mining in the DRC – Investing in Infrastructure...