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AFRICA/DR CONGO - Is the M23, together with the Twirwaneho militia, aiming to advance into Katanga?
Wednesday, 27 August 2025 Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – "The goal of the M23 is to advance from the Ruzizi plains to then conquer Katanga and thus gain complete control of the main Congolese mines," missionary sources in South Jivu province, in the...
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DRC-M23 Peace Prospects: Africa File, August 7, 2025
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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 Takeaways: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The DRC, Rwanda, and Rwandan-backed M23...
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Kinshasa and Kigali reach an agreement to create a regional economic bloc
The signing of the principles of this agreement paves the way to unlock the “incredible economic potential of the Great Lakes region and achieve greater prosperity and lasting peace,” stated the U.S. State Department’s Africa Bureau in a message...
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M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting
Intense clashes resumed between M23 rebels and a coalition of government forces, local militias known as Wazalendo and the Burundian army. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government has sought to block opposition parties from attending...
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Radisson Hotel Group surpasses 210 signings and openings in 2025 as global growth accelerates
BRUSSELS, Belgium - With more than 210 signings and openings already secured this year, the Group is steadily advancing its transformation towards becoming one of the world’s most prominent hotel companies, anchored by a portfolio designed for...
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Kinshasa Sets the Stage: “The Rumba Route for Peace” Connects Tourism and Culture
UN Tourism and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo successfully cast a global spotlight on music and tourism as dynamic engines for diplomacy, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth. Held under the High Patronage of His...
Owner: Henri Roelings
DRC, Rwanda Agree on Economic Cooperation
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reached an outline for an economic cooperation agreement, the first accord between the two nations since a peace deal was signed in June. The announcement was made by the U.S. late Friday,...
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DRC: Little hope for lasting truce with M23
The US, UN and the African Union (AU) were among the first to welcome the July 19 truce between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group, which had been championed by the US and Qatar. The Doha Declaration of Principles , building...
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Kenyan Government issues security advisory for citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Kenyan government has issued a security advisory to its citizens residing in or traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging them to exercise extreme caution amid escalating conflict in the region. The advisory was released by...
Owner: Simon Gicharu
Donald Trump’s Congo Venture
A Scramble for Minerals Under the Guise of Peace By Maurice Carney The Trump Administration brokered a vaunted peace agreement between the Republic of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on June 27, 2025. The Agreement was...
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M23’s withdrawal from peace talks deepens crisis in eastern DRC
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The M23 rebel group’s abrupt withdrawal from the Doha peace talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cast a long shadow over hopes for a negotiated end to one of Africa’s most enduring conflicts. Scheduled to culminate in a final...
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Trans African Tourism and Unity Campaign launched in Accra
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign has started a historic 40,000-kilometre road journey across 39 African countries, from August 18, 2025. This initiative is a 163-day road journey across Africa with the sole objective of promoting a...
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Belgian foreign minister visits DRC, where interest still runs high
Shocking that nearly 74% of people in DRC live in poverty, and 15% in extreme poverty, according to the World Bank | Credit: Denys.Kutsevalov/Shutterstock The Belgium and Democratic Republic of Congo bilateral relations have come a long way since...
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Foreign minister Prévot pays another visit to Congo
Just four months after his first visit, Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot is returning to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this week. Prévot will visit a total of four countries in Central and East Africa during a week-long mission:...
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5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo — On Monday, M23 rebels backed by Rwandan troops entered the city of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They have now taken control of the city, and on Thursday, in their first press conference,...
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US uses sanctions, diplomacy in Congo to push for peace
The Trump administration wants peace in eastern Congo. How to achieve this may involve rewards and punishment. At least, that is how it has been since President Donald Trump expressed an interest in ending what he labelled a 'bad war'. This week,...
Owner: Robert Bellaart
Radisson Hotel Group secures over 210 signings and openings for 2025
With more than 210 signings and openings already secured this year, the Radisson Hotel Group is steadily advancing its transformation towards becoming one of the world’s most prominent hotel companies. This ongoing transformation is anchored to a...
Owner: Tim Charlton
Visa-Free policy will double Africa’s US$190 billion tourism revenue — Julius Debrah
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has stressed the urgent need to dismantle barriers that prevent the free movement of people, goods, and services across the African continent. He insisted that the over US$190 billion generated annually from...
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Visa-free policy would double Africa’s US$190bn tourism revenue – Julius Debrah
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has stressed the urgent need to dismantle barriers that prevent the free movement of people, goods, and services across the African continent. He insisted that the over US$190 billion generated annually from...
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Visa-Free policy would double Africa’s US$190 billion tourism revenue — Julius Debrah
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has stressed the urgent need to dismantle barriers that prevent the free movement of people, goods, and services across the African continent. He insisted that the over US$190 billion generated annually from...
Owner: Larry Dogbey