Soldier kills three comrades in eastern Congo
A deadly clash among Congolese soldiers in North Kivu left three dead and several injured amid rising tensions in eastern Congo
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Congo minister quits after embezzlement inquiry
Congo’s Justice Minister Constant Mutamba resigns over a $19 million embezzlement probe linked to a stalled prison project in Kisangani.
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Congo conflict sees more deaths as South African troops pull back
South Africa withdrew its second group of peacekeepers from Congo as the SADC mission concludes amid continued rebel violence.
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Pretoria welcomes home soldiers after deadly Congo mission
South Africa has repatriated its first group of troops from the eastern DRC after a deadly regional peace mission ended following heavy losses.
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Rwanda quits Central African bloc over Congo dispute
Founded in the 1980s, ECCAS aims to promote regional cooperation on economic and security matters
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Congo struggles with military costs and tax decline amid conflict
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently highlighted the toll the war is taking on public finances, noting the closure of revenue collection offices in rebel-controlled areas and increased security spending
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Defense leaders from Russia and DRC reaffirm close ties
Russia and Congo held talks to enhance defence ties, stressing their long-standing military partnership and shared strategic interests.
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Congo OKs Starlink after lifting earlier ban
Congo has approved Starlink to launch internet services after initially banning the company due to concerns over potential rebel group use.
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US presses Congo and Rwanda to strike peace and mineral deals
The U.S. is pressing Congo and Rwanda for a peace deal alongside massive mineral investments expected to bring billions to the region.
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Belgium eyes expanded role in Congo’s mineral sector
Congo, which boasts significant reserves of copper, cobalt, lithium, and uranium, among other minerals, has faced challenges in attracting foreign investment due to ongoing instability
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