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South African troops killed in DR Congo attack: These are the nation's first fatalities since a recent deployment to support the Congolese army.
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Africa Live: Kenyan athletics legend Henry Rono dies at 72 - BBC News: The long-distance athlete made history by breaking four world records in 81 days in 1978 - ...
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South African troops killed in DR Congo attack: These are the nation's first fatalities since a recent deployment to support the Congolese army.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68304245
Africa Live: Kenyan athletics legend Henry Rono dies at 72 - BBC News: The long-distance athlete made history by breaking four world records in 81 days in 1978 - ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68124897
Could a Southern African military force help bring stability to DRC?: Two separate foreign military missions withdraw from the country after an unimpressed ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/15/can-a-southern-african-military-force-help-bring-stability-to-drc
DR Congo rebel attacks on gold mine and South African soldiers kill 14: Separate attacks on Wednesday saw 12 killed in attack on gold mine and two South African ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/15/two-south-african-soldiers-killed-in-dr-congo-amid-uptick-in-violence
South African troops killed in DR Congo: What is behind the Sadc deployment?: These are the nation's first fatalities since a recent deployment to support the ...
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‘We are fit for purpose, having been there since 2013' — SANDF on DRC deployment
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-16-we-are-fit-for-purpose-having-been-there-since-2013-sandf-on-drc-deployment/
Two SANDF troops killed, three injured in mortar explosion in eastern DRC: The SANDF soldiers had only begun deploying on 15 December 2023 as part of a regional ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-15-two-sandf-troops-killed-three-hurt-in-drc-mortar-explosion/
Two South African soldiers killed on DR Congo mission: Announcing the deaths, the South African military said three more soldiers were wounded in the incident ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/two-south-african-soldiers-killed-on-dr-congo-mission-4526240
Two SANDF soldiers killed in DRC, 3 wounded: Two soldiers were killed and three more wounded at a South African National Defence Force camp in the Democratic ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/two-sandf-soldiers-killed-in-drc-3-wounded/
2 South African soldiers killed by a mortar explosion in eastern Congo amid unrest | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/02/15/2-south-african-soldiers-killed-by-a-mortar-explosion-in-eastern-congo-amid-unrest/
South African military: 2 soldiers killed, 3 wounded on Congo mission: A mortar bomb landed inside one of the South African contingent's military bases on ...
nation.africa/africa/news/south-african-military-2-soldiers-killed-3-wounded-on-congo-mission-4526966
Two South African soldiers killed on DR Congo mission: Announcing the deaths, the South African military said three more soldiers were wounded in the incident ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_181242
Congo Spending a Quarter of Revenue on Security in War With Rebels: Democratic Republic of Congo’s government is hemorrhaging money as it tries to fight a series ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/congo-spending-a-quarter-of-revenue-on-security-minister-says
Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones: Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals ...
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DR Congo presses Apple over minerals supply chain, lawyers say: Democratic Republic of Congo is pushing Apple Inc for more information about its supply chain ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/dr-congo-presses-apple-over-minerals-supply-chain-lawyers-say-2024-04-25/
South Africa extends troop deployment in Mozambique and Congo: South Africa's military will extend the deployment of its troops in conflict-hit Mozambique and ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-extends-troop-deployment-mozambique-congo-2024-04-24/
Next Africa: Foreign Telecoms Firms Ordered to Pay Millions in Congo: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/next-africa-foreign-telecoms-firms-ordered-to-pay-millions-in-congo
Mineral resources from war zone: Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Apple of using "blood raw materials"
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/demokratische-republik-kongo-apple-baut-iphone-und-macbook-mit-blut-rohstoffen-a-e200b1cf-e67c-4444-9db0-902200f81267
Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic: Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments ...
reuters.com/world/africa/congo-republic-declares-mpox-epidemic-2024-04-24/
Kenya Airways says Congo is harassing airline after its staff detained
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More than 6,600 km separate Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo from Buriti, in Brazil.
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Next Africa: Rwandan Meddling Fuels Decades-Old Congo Conflict: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/next-africa-rwandan-meddling-fuels-decades-old-congo-conflict
Return of colonial-era statue to Congo fuels environmental revival: Joyful singing and cheers echoed around the hills surrounding a small village in western ...
reuters.com/world/africa/return-colonial-era-statue-congo-fuels-environmental-revival-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Return of Colonial-Era Statue to Congo Sparks Environmental Revival
- Joyful singing and cheers filled a small village in western Democratic Republic of Congo as a procession emerged from an underground cave carrying an antique wooden figure of a Belgian colonial officer.
- The return of the 'Balot' sculpture, created during Belgium's brutal colonial rule in the 1930s, symbolizes resistance against colonization.
- The artist collective CATPC has advocated for the statue's return through years of activism, using proceeds from their art for reforestation projects in Lusanga.
- CATPC's efforts have already reforested 230 hectares around Lusanga, aiming to expand to 2,500 hectares to create a carbon sink, restore biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
The vast ravines swallowing whole neighbourhoods around the world - BBC News: Huge gullies that open up suddenly, swallowing homes and businesses ...
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UN peacekeepers close base in preparation to leave DR Congo: The UN mission has been told to leave due to inefficiency in protecting civilians from armed ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/26/un-peacekeepers-close-base-in-preparation-to-leave-dr-congo
Axed soldier’s 15-year fight for compensation: The pregnant SANDF paramedic lost her baby and was left paralysed while travelling with fellow members from ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2024-04-21-axed-soldiers-15-year-fight-for-compensation/
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Mapisa-Nqakula’s request for legal assistance lands SANDF official in hot water: The senior military general accused of flouting protocol in handling an ...
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Suspected Islamist rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo: Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 10 civilians in an attack on Friday near the city of Beni ...
reuters.com/world/africa/suspected-islamist-rebels-kill-least-10-eastern-congo-2024-04-13/
Congo Seeks Outside Advice on Imposing Cobalt Export Curbs: The Democratic Republic of Congo, the top cobalt producer, is sounding out advice from international ...
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Flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa. Burundi is especially hard-hit: Deadly floods are wreaking havoc in many parts of East Africa that face torrential ...
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DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing: At least 12 people were killed and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ...
reuters.com/world/africa/dr-congo-landslide-kills-least-12-more-than-50-still-missing-2024-04-14/
Tanzanian soldiers killed in DR Congo missile attack: Enemy mortar fire "fell near the camp where they were staying," says a southern African military force.
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Ramaphosa extends SANDF deployments: President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the extensions of the employment of the South African National Defence Force in the ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-22-ramaphosa-extends-sandf-deployments/
UK minister appears to mix up Rwanda and Congo on Question Time: Chris Philp gets confused over neighbouring countries when discussing government’s Rwanda ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/26/uk-minister-chris-philp-appears-to-mix-up-rwanda-and-congo-on-question-time
UN chief appeals for more attention for eastern DRC | Africanews: Please let this war end': Despair at camp for displaced people in DRC, as UN human rights chief ...
africanews.com/2024/04/18/un-chief-appeals-for-more-attention-for-eastern-drc/
US must boost Africa ties to secure key minerals, report says: The U.S. must boost commercial ties with African countries to curb reliance on China for supplies ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-must-boost-africa-ties-secure-key-minerals-report-says-2024-04-09/
Repeat drug offender started abusing cough mixture at 14; DRC numbers highest since 2008
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/repeat-drug-offender-started-abusing-cough-mixture-at-14-drc-numbers-highest-since-2008
Rwandan Meddling Is Deepening Congo's Deadly Conflict: Fighting involves scores of armed groups, deep ethnic tensions and at least five national armies ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-19/rwandan-meddling-is-deepening-congo-s-deadly-conflict
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Congo brings back the death penalty: And it is cracking down on government critics
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/11/congo-brings-back-the-death-penalty
Zijin cooperating with Congo probe after radiation detected in cobalt load: Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining said on Tuesday it would cooperate with authorities ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/zijin-cooperating-with-congo-probe-after-cobalt-with-radiation-recalled-2024-04-23/
Are these MPs way past their sell-by dates or does their experience count?: Some believe certain South African political stalwarts have overstayed their welcome ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-07-political-stalwarts-must-bow-say-weary-south-africans/
Quick Glance: Political Veterans Urged to Step Aside, Say Exhausted South Africans
- A variety of experienced political figures who have long been in leadership positions are in the spotlight of public representatives heading to Parliament.
- Submission of the candidate lists to the IEC had to be completed by 8 March to participate in the general elections in South Africa on 29 May 2024.
- Political stalwarts like Jacob Zuma, Corné Mulder, Bantu Holomisa, Kenneth Meshoe, and Patricia de Lille top the lists and shape the election campaign.
- Residents of the Diepkloof Hostel in Soweto live in precarious conditions and express their disappointment in politicians who fail to improve their living conditions. Some believe these politicians are staying in power for too long.
DR Congo: Infectious disease experts coordinate efforts against Monkey Pox | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/14/infectious-disease-experts-converge-in-kinshasa-to-coordinate-efforts-against-monkey-pox/
25 civilians killed in militia attack in eastern Congo: The death toll from an attack in a village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province rose ...
reuters.com/world/africa/25-civilians-killed-militia-attack-eastern-congo-2024-04-07/
Former SANDF general accused of R2.1m fraud granted bail: More accused are expected to be added to the South African National Defence Force matter in which a ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-19-former-sandf-general-accused-of-r21m-fraud-granted-bail/
Islamic State-linked attackers kill at least 11 people - officials say | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/15/islamic-state-linked-attackers-kill-at-least-11-people-officials-say/
Quartz, cobalt, and the waste we leave behind: Three books reveal just how tragic a toll the materials we rely on take for humans and the environment.
technologyreview.com/2024/04/24/1091137/quartz-cobalt-book-reviews-ed-conway-oliver-franklin-wallis-siddharth-kara/
Why guns won’t settle the DR Congo conflict: Ms Keita emphasised the significance of a political process that addresses the root causes of the conflict ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/why-guns-won-t-settle-the-dr-congo-conflict-4589724
DRC is seeing its worst mpox outbreak — but has no vaccines or treatments yet. Why?
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/26/1247460477/drc-is-seeing-its-worst-mpox-outbreak-but-has-no-vaccines-or-treatments-yet-why
From ‘sorcerer’ and illegal immigrant to Cannes and the Oscars: this filmmaker’s remarkable path to success
cnn.com/style/baloji-omen-movie-spc/
DRC Consul-General nominee, Charles Githinji, equates GDP to population: His response deemed surprising for a Consul-General nominee, underscores the expectation ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493025/drc-consul-general-nominee-charles-githinji-equates-gdp-to-population
Some 15 dead in eastern DR Congo attacks: "For a month our neighbourhood has been the victim of repeated ADF attacks," said Antoine Kambale ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_185870
Uhuru, his 'traitors' and shaky peace bid: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has teeming oratory skills. His words often come with heavy meanings ...
standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001493097/uhuru-his-traitors-and-shaky-peace-bid
Inspired by his father Ouma’s success, Kasujja eyes world title:
Kasujja who is currently one of the most promising Ugandans in professional boxing ...
newvision.co.ug/category/sports/inspired-by-his-father-oumas-success-kasujja-NV_185944
Soldiers and militia turn on civilians in encircled DR Congo's Goma city: Goma has a resident population of one million, with another million displaced by ...
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001493055/soldiers-and-militia-turn-on-civilians-in-encircled-dr-congos-goma-city
Coltan: at the heart of DRC-Rwanda tensions [Business Africa] | Africanews: This week's highlights: Rwanda leads coltan exports in 2023, ahead of the DRC; ...
africanews.com/2024/04/12/coltan-at-the-heart-of-drc-rwanda-tensions-business-africa/
Ukraine opens embassies in Ivory Coast, DRC: Ukraine has opened an embassy in Ivory Coast, a day after opening an embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-opens-embassy-in-ivory-coast/
Genocide in Rwanda: “We Germans helped far too late”: It is the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Our author spoke to an eyewitness ...
berliner-zeitung.de/open-source/voelkermord-in-ruanda-wir-deutschen-haben-viel-zu-spaet-geholfen-li.2203487
Quick Glance: Survivor's Account of the Rwandan Genocide
- The 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is approaching on April 6.
- Paul Rusesabagina shares his harrowing experiences after being released from prison.
- The 1994 genocide continues to shape the lives of many Rwandans.
- Rusesabagina emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power of words in the face of oppression.
2024 elections — Where SA’s political parties stand on critical Israel, Russia, DRC conflicts
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-10-2024-elections-where-sas-political-parties-stand-on-critical-israel-russia-drc-conflicts/
Rwanda marks 30 years of reconciliation after genocide, but major challenges remain
pbs.org/newshour/show/rwanda-marks-30-years-of-reconciliation-after-genocide-but-major-challenges-remain
Chinese peacekeepers to DRC awarded UN Peace Medal: The awarding ceremony took place at the camp of the engineering company of the Chinese contingent on the ...
newvision.co.ug/category/world/chinese-peacekeepers-to-drc-awarded-un-peace-NV_185731
Nine out of 10 kids are not developmentally on track in literacy and numeracy: study of 8 African countries
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-04-10-nine-out-of-10-kids-are-not-developmentally-on-track-in-literacy-and-numeracy-study-of-8-african-countries/
Uganda Airlines looks for silver lining on dark cloud: The airline is hiring more first officers and captains
monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/uganda-airlines-looks-for-silver-lining-on-dark-cloud-4582664
Kenya U-17 girls to begin preparations for World Cup quaifiers : The global tournament will be held in the Dominican Republic.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/football/kenya-u-17-girls-to-begin-preparations-for-world-cup-quaifiers--4600880
US must boost Africa ties to secure key minerals, report says: The US must boost commercial ties with African countries to curb reliance on China for supplies of ...
timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2024-04-10-us-must-boost-africa-ties-to-secure-key-minerals-report-says/
Next Africa: BHP’s $39 Billion Deal for Anglo Irks Mining Giant South Africa: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-26/next-africa-bhp-s-39-billion-deal-for-anglo-irks-mining-giant-south-africa
Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American
- Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.
- The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.
- Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.
- The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.
Implement the 2003 Sun City peace deal to end conflict in eastern DRC: Mbeki: Mbeki backed Ramaphosa in calling for a political solution to the Rwanda/DRC ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/politics/2024-04-08-implement-the-2003-sun-city-peace-deal-to-end-conflict-in-eastern-drc-mbeki/
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Chinese peacekeepers pulling out of DR Congo: The 15,000 MONUSCO troops deployed in the vast central African country started to leave in February at the request ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_185531
Genocide diary: A journalist's account of the horror 30 years ago: The Hutus ‘uprising’ had been nothing short of a horror-story of murder ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/genocide-diary-a-journalist-s-account-of-the-horror-30-years-ago-4582232
Clueless: Committee rejects President Ruto's nominee for DRC diplomatic role
nation.africa/kenya/news/clueless-committee-rejects-president-ruto-s-nominee-for-drc-diplomatic-role-4592508
NEWS: Saturday's away game against Blackburn Rovers selected for International TV
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Apple Under Fire: The Truth About Conflict Minerals: Unlock the secrets of Apple's supply chain and the accusation surrounding conflict minerals ...
gizchina.com/2024/04/26/apple-under-fire-the-truth-about-conflict-minerals/
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Woman Excels in Beekeeping: In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of Congo, women entrepreneurs in Goma continue to catch ...
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iPhone: Congo accuses Apple of using conflict minerals - Golem.de: Congo accuses Apple of using minerals illegally mined in the country's war-torn eastern ...
golem.de/news/iphone-kongo-beschuldigt-apple-der-nutzung-von-konfliktmineralien-2404-184561.html
Poor structure forces Ugandan pupils to DRC school: The lack of Ugandan government support has led to the community constructing makeshift classrooms ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/education/poor-structure-forces-ugandan-pupils-to-drc-school-4602716
High-level meeting on monkeypox opens in DR Congo: This meeting, which will be held from Thursday to Saturday, gathered 12 health ministers of the African region ...
newvision.co.ug/category/health/high-level-meeting-on-monkeypox-opens-in-dr-c-NV_185736
Mpox: Researchers warn of new variant from Congo: Kinshasa - A new variant of the Mpox virus has emerged in the Congo, which, according to an international “Mpox ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150915/Mpox-Forscher-warnen-vor-neuer-Variante-aus-dem-Kongo
Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees — small-town arts festival fosters local voices reflecting our world
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Rwanda: Ramaphosa Tries to Patch Up Relations With Rwanda: Analysis - Has South Africa's leader been advised to put on hold the Southern African Development ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404220263.html
Nigeria, Cameroon sign agreement on ecosystems conservation: Nigeria and the Government of the Republic of Cameroon have signed a cooperation framework on ...
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Ahly claim draw at TP Mazembe in 1st leg of CAF Champions League semifinals - Egyptian Football - Sports
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Congo-Kinshasa: Colonialism Revamped in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Analysis - Lord Leverhulme's 1911 concession in the Congo, is now held by an ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404220004.html
South Africa's Security Forces Once Brutally Entrenched Apartheid. It's Been a Rocky Road to Reform
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Why Belgian museums need to confront their looted African trophies
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/1010219/why-belgian-museums-need-to-confront-their-looted-african-trophies
How To Follow QPR Fixture: Saturday's clash against Queens Park Rangers is being shown live on Sky Sports and is therefore unavailable to watch on iFollow in ...
pnefc.net/news/2024/april/how-to-follow-qpr-fixture/
Willy Kambwala’s journey to the Man Utd first team – via DR Congo and a famous Paris suburb
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Congo-Kinshasa: Hospitals in Eastern DRC Face Vaccine Shortages: In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically in the Beni and Butembo region ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404180012.html
More than 900 refugees have come to Ohio since January: Refugees who have come to Ohio in the first quarter of this year are from 32 countries.
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South Africa’s president to visit Uganda for two-day working trip: The trade volume between the two countries has continued to drop. The number of South African ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/south-africa-s-president-to-visit-uganda-for-two-day-working-trip-4590740
Ukraine opens embassy in Mozambique: The Embassy of Ukraine has officially launched operations in the Republic of Mozambique. — Ukrinform.
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3853137-ukraine-opens-embassy-in-mozambique.html
Top 10 Poorest Countries In The World By GDP Per Capita [2024] - Forbes India: Want to know about the poorest countries in the world? This article lists the ...
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Two suspected ADF recruits arrested attempting to cross into DRC: According to Enanga, the two individuals: Kwesa Isma,19 and Abdallah Sharif, 23 ...
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