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UN Warns of Armed Conflict Resurgence in Eastern DRC
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has issued a stark warning over a deadly resurgence of armed conflict in the volatile eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, where renewed...
Trident and Democratic Republic of Congo Sign Final Digital Identity Partnership and Launch Nationwide “DRCPass” Deployment
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 25, 2025
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...
Extension Of The Temporary Suspension of Cobalt Exports Sourced From The Democratic Republic of Congo
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PRESS RELEASE N° 2025/003 Extension of the temporary suspension of cobalt exports sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo Considering Decision n° 001/ARECOMS/2025 of February...
DR Congo, rebels vow to ink peace agreement
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have committed to signing a formal peace agreement by August 18, following months of Qatar-mediated negotiations aimed at ending years of escalating violence in the...
DR Congo, M23 Rebels Commit to Peace Deal
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 insurgent faction have vowed to finalize a peace pact by August 18, following prolonged negotiations facilitated by Qatar aimed at resolving decades of mounting conflict in the...
DR Congo, M23 rebel group finalize peace agreement
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) After months of negotiations led by Qatar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have agreed to finalize a peace deal by August 18, marking a significant step toward resolving years of conflict in the...
DRC, China Vow to Strengthen Strategic Partnership
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(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
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July 15, 2025
(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
EIN Presswire
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July 4, 2025
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...
Experts Say DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal Could Ease Crisis for Millions
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Experts voiced cautious optimism following the signing of a new peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, hoping it will mark a turning point in resolving the protracted conflict that has ravaged eastern Congo...
QUEST WATER GLOBAL ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 24, 2025
VANCOUVER, CANADA, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC. (OTCID: QWTR) ("Quest" and/or the "Company"), announced today that the Company has entered into a strategic partnership agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Rwanda, Congo ink deal to end decades long conflict
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have reached a peace agreement aimed at ending a conflict that has lasted for decades, with US President Donald Trump asserting that the deal grants the United States rights to...
Trident Deepens Partnership with Democratic Republic of Congo for Digital Identity System
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 7, 2025
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...
DR Congo Rolls Out Urgent Polio Vaccination
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began the second phase of a large-scale polio immunization effort on Thursday, aiming to reach more than 10 million children across the country. The initiative comes in response to...
DR Congo Justice Minister Steps Down Amid Corruption Probe
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Constant Mutamba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s justice minister, has stepped down from his post as allegations mount over his involvement in the misuse of public funds. The 37-year-old minister resigned during a private audience...
Minister Ronald Lamola: Debate in Parliament on recent casualties sustained by the South African National Defence Force in Democratic Republic of Congo
South African Government
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February 13, 2025
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...
Heavy Rains in DRC Capital Leave Nearly Thirty Dead
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 29 people lost their lives over the weekend due to intense rainfall in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, local officials confirmed on Monday. Unseasonably heavy rains during the usually dry season...
Rwanda resigns regional bloc due to DR Congo dispute
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda has announced its exit from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) following rising tensions over its alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). The decision came...
Society Artisanal Achieves Major Milestone in Exporting Conflict-Free Gold from Democratic Republic of Congo
EIN Presswire
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November 18, 2024
Society Artisanal has successfully exported the first third-party validated, artisanal, conflict-free gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, November 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Society Artisanal, in...
WTO to Support the DRC in Ratifying the Trade Facilitation Agreement and the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
EIN Presswire
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May 22, 2025
The DRC lays the foundation for long-term economic transformation and asserts its role as a strategic player in international trade. KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will...