What we do—and don’t—know about the mysterious illness in the DRC
The unidentified ailment has sickened 1,300 people and led to more than 50 deaths. Regardless of the cause, experts say ...
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M23 rebels advance as DRC gov’t offers $5m reward to capture rebel leaders
The M23 armed group has pushed deeper into the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich region after capturing the key ...
Ramaphosa says situation in eastern DRC remains precarious
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that a negotiated settlement in the DRC will remain critical in ensuring sustained ...
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Ending the SADC mission in DRC: Committee calls for renewed diplomatic focus
This decision comes in the wake of a worsening security situation in the eastern region of the DRC, and it follows the tragic death of 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers ...
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Eastern DRC: The impossible death toll of the battle for Goma
More than a month after rebels captured Goma, the capital of DRC’s North Kivu province, humanitarian workers dispute the UN’s ...
The Independent8d
DRC gov’t puts $5 million bounty on M23 leaders
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has offered five million US Dollars to any person that will help in the ...
The Citizen4d
SADC to withdraw troops from the DRC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will begin withdrawing its troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
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What Happened in the Cobalt Market After the DRC's Export Ban? And What's Next?
On February 24, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world's largest cobalt supplier, announced a four-month ...
Mining Technology on MSN7d
US open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with DRC
The US has been working to boost private sector investment in the DRC to develop mining resources responsibly and ...
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DRC Cobalt Export Halt Slams EV Industry
New Fastmarkets data shows that a pound of cobalt hydroxide—the main product exported from the DRC, the world's top producer—has surged 84% since the DRC suspended exports last month to ...
Jurist12d
UN expert urges support for human rights defenders in DRC
UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders called on Wednesday for support for human rights defenders ...
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M23 rebels advance as DRC gov’t offers $5m reward to capture rebel leaders
DRC authorities are also offering a bounty of $4m for any information leading to the arrest of the three men’s “accomplices on the run” and “other sought individuals”, the statement said.