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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Seizure of suitcases containing two million dollars at Kinshasa airport

Security forces seized nearly two million dollars in cash hidden in two suitcases at Kinshasa's Ndjili International Airport, prompting an investigation into the origins of the money.

Mar 23 β€’ 03:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Kinshasa, the giant puppets leave their festival

The second edition of the International Performing Arts Festival "SΓ©rie 7" in Kinshasa showcased various art forms, emphasizing environmental issues through performance art.

Mar 22 β€’ 23:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Young Congolese Author Pascal Boroto Wins African Literary Prize

Pascal Boroto, a young author from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has won the Voix d'Afriques literature prize for his debut novel inspired by his journalist mother.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headline: resignation of Modeste Bahati, panic in Kinshasa, Stanis Bujakera and the facts

Modeste Bahati resigned as the second vice-president of the Senate amid political tension following a petition for his impeachment.

Mar 21 β€’ 06:46 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

NGOs in DR Congo offer street children skills and hope of a better future

Non-governmental organizations in Kinshasa, DR Congo, are providing street children with vocational training and life skills to help them escape poverty.

Mar 20 β€’ 11:11 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Resumption of the peace process between the DRC and Rwanda: what have Kinshasa and Kigali really committed to?

The DRC and Rwanda have reportedly agreed on 'concrete measures' to revive their fragile peace process during a meeting in Washington, but the exact commitments are still unclear.

Mar 20 β€’ 04:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: Ex-Belgian Diplomat to Stand Trial Over 1961 Assassination of Patrice Lumumba

A former Belgian diplomat has been ordered to stand trial in Belgium for his alleged role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961, marking a significant step in addressing Belgium's colonial past.

Mar 18 β€’ 07:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: Belgian Court to Decide On Holding Trial Over 1961 Killing of DR Congo Leader Lumumba

A Belgian court is set to rule on whether a former diplomat should stand trial for the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, a key figure in Congo's independence.

Mar 18 β€’ 07:06 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

DRC-Rwanda: Washington wants to revive discussions between Kinshasa and Kigali

The United States is looking to revitalize discussions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations.

Mar 18 β€’ 03:57 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: Opening of the new parliamentary session

The new parliamentary session in the Democratic Republic of the Congo begins amid ongoing discussions about the war in the eastern region and the ratification of peace accords with Rwanda.

Mar 16 β€’ 07:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Congo-Kinshasa/Nigeria: FIFA's Disciplinary Hammer Falls On Nigeria, DR Congo

FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and DR Congo for disciplinary violations during their World Cup qualifying playoff match in Morocco.

Mar 16 β€’ 04:55 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Anti-gang fight at the center of the Council of Ministers meeting

The fight against gang violence and kidnappings in Kinshasa is prioritized by President FΓ©lix Tshisekedi during a recent Council of Ministers meeting, as public fear grows amidst increasing social media alerts.

Mar 14 β€’ 21:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: French UN Aid Worker Among Three Killed in DR Congo Drone Strike

A French UN aid worker and two others were killed in a drone strike in Goma, DR Congo, which may have targeted M23 leaders.

Mar 13 β€’ 04:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Congo-Kinshasa: Enforced Disappearances Surge in Kinshasa

The article highlights a significant rise in enforced disappearances in Kinshasa, attributed to the actions of Congolese security forces and the controversial use of the National Cyber Defense Council.

Mar 11 β€’ 07:35 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The DRC wants to diversify investors for its major extension project in Kinshasa

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is launching a major urban project to extend Kinshasa and create a new city, Kinshasa Kia Mona, with an estimated cost of €46 billion, seeking to attract additional investors beyond a Chinese consortium.

Mar 9 β€’ 23:47 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

More than 200 dead in a landslide at a mining site in the DRC, according to Kinshasa

A landslide at a mining site in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly resulted in over 200 fatalities, including many children.

Mar 5 β€’ 07:24 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 200 Feared Dead in DR Congo Coltan Mine Landslide

A landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in over 200 feared dead, including many children, as heavy rains impact the area.

Mar 5 β€’ 06:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Congo-Kinshasa: Someone Has to Step Up to Protect Civilians in Eastern DR Congo

Aerial bombardments by the Kinshasa regime in eastern DR Congo are endangering civilians, prompting the AFC/M23 rebel group to pledge protection against these attacks.

Mar 2 β€’ 06:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Mass Graves Found in Eastern DRC Following M23 Withdrawal From Uvira

Mass graves containing at least 171 bodies have been discovered in eastern DRC following the withdrawal of M23 rebels from Uvira.

Feb 28 β€’ 21:35 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a cooperation agreement signed with the United States in the field of health

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States signed a $1.2 billion health partnership in Kinshasa to strengthen the Congolese health system amidst budget cuts in American aid.

Feb 28 β€’ 17:05 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Two probable mass graves found in war-torn Congo

At least 171 bodies have been discovered in two suspected mass graves in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, a region heavily affected by conflict.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Trade and Aid to Return to South Kivu As DR Congo-Burundi Strategic Border Reopens

The Kavimvira border crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi has reopened after being closed for over two months due to rebel activity, allowing for significant movement of people and trade.

Feb 25 β€’ 02:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting for the Strategic Coltan Mine in Rubaya

Battles intensify in North Kivu, DRC, over control of the vital coltan mine in Rubaya amid U.S. military aid discussions.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: AFC/M23 Spokesperson Lt. Col Willy Ngoma Killed in Drone Attack

AFC/M23 spokesperson Lt. Col Willy Ngoma was killed in a drone strike by Congolese army forces amid ongoing conflict in the region.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:12 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

Ferdinand Ilunga, president of the Congolese boxing federation: 'Bakole and Yoka agree to fight' in Kinshasa

Ferdinand Ilunga, the president of the Congolese boxing federation, announces that Tony Yoka and Martin Bakole have agreed to face each other in a boxing match in Kinshasa next April.

Feb 24 β€’ 07:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: France Confirms Its Soldiers Are in DR Congo, but Only to Train Local Troops

France has confirmed its military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, stating that its soldiers are there solely to train local armed forces as part of a cooperation agreement.

Feb 20 β€’ 23:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Bisimwa Condemns 'Indifference' of Mediators Amid Kinshasa's Attacks

Bertrand Bisimwa of the AFC/M23 movement has criticized peace mediators for their indifference towards ongoing attacks on civilians in South Kivu province, specifically citing large-scale violence in Minembwe and surrounding areas.

Feb 20 β€’ 11:13 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Conflict in Eastern DRC: EU Humanitarian Commissioner in Kigali after Kinshasa and Bujumbura

The European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid visited Kigali as part of her tour addressing the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Feb 20 β€’ 07:50 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: France acknowledges training Congolese soldiers at Kinshasa's request

The French embassy in the DRC has confirmed the presence of French army officers in Kisangani as part of a military cooperation program, focused solely on training Congolese soldiers.

Feb 20 β€’ 04:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Cholera Cases Drop 90% in Sange

Cholera cases in SangΓ©, DRC, have decreased by 90% following an emergency intervention by Doctors Without Borders after a significant outbreak.

Feb 19 β€’ 06:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Fear and Survival - Reflections On a Year Under M23 Rule in Goma

The article reflects on the grim reality and emotional impact of living under M23 rebel control in Goma, DRC, a year after the group's takeover.

Feb 19 β€’ 04:42 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC: Musicians work to preserve Congolese rumba

In Kinshasa, musicians are making efforts to preserve Congolese rumba, a genre recognized for its historical significance and recently added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.

Feb 18 β€’ 19:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: The trial of General PhilΓ©mon Yav Irung, the prosecution and the defense clash over key evidence

The trial of General PhilΓ©mon Yav Irung in the Democratic Republic of Congo is marked by disputes over key evidence related to allegations of collaboration with the Rwandan army.

Feb 18 β€’ 09:11 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

"Congolese must not lose this music": in Kinshasa, nostalgia for rumba, neglected by the younger generation

In Kinshasa, there is a growing concern that the rich tradition of Congolese rumba is being forgotten by the younger generation, despite its recognition by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.

Feb 18 β€’ 08:49 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC: Kinshasa's 'sapeurs' honor the father of Congolese elegance

In Kinshasa, sapeurs commemorate Stervos Niarcos, the father of their fashion movement, celebrating their unique cultural heritage through elegant attire.

Feb 16 β€’ 15:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Long Before AFC/M23 - Remembering Life As 'Banyarwanda' in Uvira

The article reflects on the personal memories and identities of individuals of Rwandan origin living in Uvira, DR Congo, against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in the eastern region.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:26 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: The central prison of Makala in Kinshasa affected by a cholera epidemic

The cholera epidemic has reached the Makala prison in Kinshasa, DRC, leading to confirmed cases among inmates and initiated emergency measures by authorities.

Feb 15 β€’ 04:43 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headline: in the DRC, the demolition of the Pakadjuma slum and a flight for hope in Goma

Residents of the Pakadjuma slum in Kinshasa are facing violence and unrest following a violent demolition of their homes, which resulted in three deaths and several injuries.

Feb 14 β€’ 05:39 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: Kinshasa accepts the ceasefire principle proposed by Angola

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Angola for conflict resolution in its eastern region.

Feb 13 β€’ 12:01 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

DRC: Angola proposes a ceasefire starting Wednesday

Angola has proposed a ceasefire beginning Wednesday between Kinshasa's forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Feb 12 β€’ 07:35 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Congo agrees to receive its citizens deported from Britain

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accepted to repatriate its citizens facing deportation from the United Kingdom following weeks of diplomatic tension between Kinshasa and London.

Feb 12 β€’ 04:50 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: 31 years after his death, the legend of Sape Stervos Niarcos is still celebrated in Kinshasa

The legacy of Stervos Niarcos, a celebrated figure in Congolese fashion, continues to be honored by Sapeurs in Kinshasa 31 years after his death.

Feb 10 β€’ 23:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Mantashe Clashes With DRC Counterpart Over Its Critical Minerals Deal With U.S.

Gwede Mantashe criticized the DRC's critical minerals agreement with the US during the Mining Indaba, emphasizing the need for African unity in resource management.

Feb 10 β€’ 14:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Mantashe Clashes With DRC Counterpart Over Its Critical Minerals Deal With U.S.

Gwede Mantashe criticized the DRC's minerals deal with the U.S. at the African Mining Indaba, leading to a contentious exchange with DRC mining minister Louis Watum Kabamba.

Feb 10 β€’ 14:31 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: tensions in a neighborhood of Kinshasa following an eviction operation

Tensions have escalated in the Pakadjuma neighborhood of Kinshasa after a recent eviction operation, leading to confrontations between residents and security forces.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Vows Orderly Peacekeeping Transition As South Africa Withdraws Troops

South Africa has commenced the withdrawal of its troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after nearly three decades of service, prompting a commitment from the UN for an orderly transition.

Feb 10 β€’ 04:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Weighs Price of Security in Minerals Deal With U.S.

DR Congo faces a constitutional challenge regarding a minerals-for-security deal with the U.S., amid concerns of undervaluing its mineral wealth.

Feb 9 β€’ 17:42 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Between Closed Stadiums and Spoliated Fields, the Infrastructure Crisis Threatens Congolese Football

The Congolese football scene is in crisis due to closed stadiums and the confiscation of municipal playing fields, leading to urgent calls for policy action.

Feb 9 β€’ 15:06 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Failed Coup d'Γ‰tat in the DRC: Two FBI Agents in Kinshasa Before the Trial in the United States

Two FBI special agents are in Kinshasa as part of the Christian Malanga case, with several U.S. citizens, previously convicted in Kinshasa and extradited, set to be retried next March in a federal court in Utah.

Feb 7 β€’ 01:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Inaugural Meeting of the Joint Steering Committee of the U.S.-DRC Strategic Partnership Agreement

The U.S. and the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaffirm their commitment to economic growth and stability through their Strategic Partnership Agreement.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:59 UTC

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