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Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
Radio X
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27 June 2025, 21:56 | Updated: 27 June 2025, 23:22 Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, stands with Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, left, and Democratic Republic of the Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, right....
Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
LBC
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27 June 2025, 21:56 | Updated: 27 June 2025, 23:22 Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, stands with Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, left, and Democratic Republic of the Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, right....
Travel & Tourism: Congo hosts World Music and Tourism Festival - Can Rumba redefine its global image?
Graphic
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June 28, 2025
For far too long, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been known to the world for everything except its brilliance. It is one of the richest countries on earth in terms of natural resources – its soil bursting with copper, cobalt, gold,...
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...
Rwanda-DR Congo: Will Washington Agreement Be Respected?
The Rwandan
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June 27, 2025
On Friday, 27 June 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a landmark peace agreement in Washington aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The deal, brokered by the United States, marks a significant...
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...
Durban: Where Business Travel Met Wonder
Africa.com
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June 27, 2025
By Kojo Richman It was supposed to be just a business trip. Fly in, cover the JCI Conference, create content, fly out. But Durban had other plans for me. What was meant to be routine work turned into something far more meaningful — filled with...
Delegation Of Namibian Traditional Leaders Visit South Africa To Explore Rural Socio-Economic Blueprint
Africa.com
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June 30, 2025
Bakgatla Development Model Gains International Traction Moruleng: A high-level delegation of traditional leaders from Namibia has arrived in the Northwest province to study a rural development model pioneered by Kgosi Nyalala Pilane of the...
A Giant Animal Stampede Made Of Puppets Is Storming Through Manchester All The Way From Congo To The Arctic Next Week – And It’s All For A Good Cause
Secret Manchester
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June 25, 2025
Credit: David Levene Manchester is set to welcome an extraordinary spectacle this weekend as a gigantic herd of life-sized puppet animals makes its way through the city in the form of The Herds. Following the success of The Walk in 2021, which...
Has Trump brought peace to the Congo?
The Spectator
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June 24, 2025
It remains to be seen whether Trump’s ceasefire between Iran and Israel will hold, but on the other side of the world he has showcased his deal-making prowess in a very different conflict. In a few days, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Kabila’s Return to the DRC: Africa File Special Edition
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaway: Former Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has reentered...
Travel Ban Expansion: Trump Admin Weighs 36 More Countries
Africa.com
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June 16, 2025
The Trump administration is considering a sweeping expansion of its travel ban, potentially targeting citizens from 36 additional countries, according to a leaked State Department memo. Of the 36 countries, 25 are in Africa, including Nigeria,...
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...
Mahama (Rwanda): Congolese Refugees Quietly Return to Rebel-Controlled DRC
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Mahama, June 18, 2025 — Since the M23 rebel group and its affiliated politico-military coalition, the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), seized control of key cities in North and South Kivu in eastern DRC, a discreet yet growing wave...
The 22 most dangerous countries for US tourists
AOL
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An explosion near Beirut, Lebanon.Ugur Yildirim/ dia images via Getty Images Tourists love visiting spots with unique architecture or natural beauty, but it's not always safe. Currently, there are 22 countries on the US government's...
Ethiopian expands Indian route to boost tourism
New Era
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Ethiopian Airlines this week launched a new route to Hyderabad, India, as the airline solidifies its presence in India to serve growing travel demand. Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, launched the new...
SATSA Unveils Groundbreaking Research Into South Africa’s Adventure Tourism Market
Africa.com
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June 17, 2025
SATSA survey of over 4,200 travellers finds value-driven domestic market seeking affordable but unforgettable experiences More than 30% of South African adventure travellers are spending under R500 per person per day while demanding high-value...
In-Person Attendance At The 7th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit Has Closed
Africa.com
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June 17, 2025
Registration for in-person attendance at the 7th Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge has now closed due to limited space. Interested participants from across the continent are encouraged to register for virtual attendance by clicking...
Kinshasa To Host 1St World Music, Tourism Fest
MENAFN
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June 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: On May 27, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministries of Culture and Tourism announced the first World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa, set for July 16–18. The event aims to reshape the DRC's...
All 9 countries on the UK Foreign Office ‘no go’ travel list
Metro
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June 15, 2025
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s...