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Congo, M23 rebels plan return to Qatar talks amid Trump pressure
Congo's government and Rwanda-backed rebels said on Thursday they would send delegations back to Qatar for peace talks, as Washington pushes for an end to fighting that could help unlock billions in ...
UN experts say Rwanda supported rebels in Congo and smuggled minerals at ‘unprecedented levels’
A United Nations report says Rwanda provided critical support to the M23 rebels who seized key cities earlier this year in ...
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Firm seeks to buy DR Congo mine as US brokers peace deal
The area has been under the control of the M23 rebel group since April 2024, and the mines are a significant source of funding for the group Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans A US company ...
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Cardinal says race to exploit Africa’s resources is the origin of armed conflict
As armed groups continue to wreak havoc across Africa, a leading African Catholic has blamed the scourge on the race to ...
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Rwanda and Congo’s Unstable Peace – Foreign Policy
On June 27, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed a comprehensive peace agreement in Washington following the U.S.-brokered “declaration of principles” in April.
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'Mystery disease' in Congo turned out to be malaria — and potentially, another disease - MSN
The Congo has a high incidence of malaria, a parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes. In 2022, the most recent year with data, ...
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DRC’s Cobalt Embargo: Benchmark Forecasts Highlight Supply Risks
DRC extended its cobalt export ban to September 2025 due to high stock levels. • Major producers like CMOC face delivery issues; supply risks remain but demand stays strong. • Prices are volatile ...