Congo’s president says country won’t be humiliated after rebels claim takeover
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed “a vigorous and coordinated response” against a rebel ...
Congo’s leader calls for massive military mobilization as Rwanda-backed rebels expand their control
Congo’s leader has called on young people to enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels attempting to seize more ...
The Economist1h
The fall of Goma heralds more bloodshed in eastern Congo
The scene is the result of the invasion of Goma on January 27th by M23, an armed group under the control of Rwanda, Congo’s neighbour, which abuts the city. Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, has ...
Rwanda-backed rebels seize control of Congo’s Goma after violent clashes
After a lightning offensive, M23 rebels now control Goma, a large city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Angolan President Calls on Rwandan Troops to Leave Congo
Angolan President Joao Lourenco, who’s been mediating peace talks between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo, called for ...
The Africa Report2h
DRC: Gécamines looks beyond China amid critical mineral rush
The DRC’s Gécamines is forging new partnerships with the US, Japan and France amid soaring demand for critical minerals, but ...
Wilson Center1h
Rwanda-backed rebels take Goma: what is happening in the DRC?
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International Rescue Committee1h
DRC: Waterborne diseases threaten to compound escalating humanitarian crisis, warns the IRC
The Democratic Republic of  Congo (DRC) continues to face an escalating humanitarian crisis as conflict-driven displacement leaves millions without access to food, clean water, electricity, and basic ...
Mining Weekly8h
Glencore’s steelmaking coal output up 165% y/y on the back of Elk Valley acquisition
Despite reporting lower production from own sources for most of the commodities it mines for the 2024 financial year, ...
Foreign Affairs3h
The Case for Reglobalization
ROGER W. FERGUSON, JR., is the Steven A. Tananbaum Distinguished Fellow for International Economics at the Council on Foreign ...
DR Congo conflict: Why is the EU under pressure to reconsider its minerals partnership with Rwanda?
Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is ...
Glencore annual production in line with guidance after strong 2nd half
Energy coal volumes increased 5.2 million tonnes in second half in line with operational and logistical improvements in Australia and South Africa, while steelmaking coal added 13.1 million tonnes in ...