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Renewed fighting in eastern Congo threatens 'historic' peace deal brokered by Trump

Residents of eastern Congo say fighting has intensified despite a peace agreement signed by the Congolese and Rwandan presidents in Washington, D.C., with U.S. President Donald Trump in attendance

The Independent UK

Rwanda and DR Congo begin complex peace process after signing US-brokered deal

The leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have formalised a peace deal in Washington at a summit hosted by US President Donald Trump, though fresh violence raises questions about the accord aimed at ending one of Africa's longest wars.

Radio France Internationale

Trump hails Rwanda and DR Congo for ‘settling war’ as major peace deal signed

The agreement was reached with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshiseked

The Independent UK

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Washington summit on DRC-Rwanda relations aims for peace despite deep mistrust

The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are meeting in Washington to endorse two long-negotiated agreements, in a United States-backed push to revive a fragile peace process. The summit comes amid ongoing violence in eastern DRC and an atmosphere of mistrust, making progress uncertain.

Radio France Internationale

The Latest: Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat is expected on Capitol Hill to provide a classified briefing to top congressional lawmakers overseeing national security

The Independent UK

Measles vaccinations begin in rebel-held Congo almost a year after deadly outbreak

Measles vaccines have arrived in a rebel-held area of eastern Congo nearly a year after a deadly outbreak of the highly contagious disease began

The Independent UK

Congo declares its latest Ebola outbreak over, after 43 deaths

A recent Ebola outbreak in southern Congo has been declared over by health officials, after no new cases were reported for 45 days

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Backlash for Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi Over £1.66m Bridge Linked to His Firm

President Félix Tshisekedi faces online backlash after a viral post alleges a £1.66m bridge is linked to his construction company, prompting calls for transparency.

International Business Times UK

Congo And Rwanda Presidents To Meet Trump In Washington For Peace Deal

The presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are reportedly set to visit Washington next week to sign a peace agreement and meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Benzinga

64 people missing after boat capsizes in DR Congo

The vessel, which had left the port of Bena Dibele in Sankuru province, was bound for the capital, Kinshasa

The Independent UK

The rainforest the world forgot: the Congo basin is the second largest on Earth, so why is it being neglected?

It is one of the world’s most vital carbon sinks, but this tropical rainforest is losing out when it comes to climate policy and funding

The Guardian - UK

'Voodoo' Allegations Surround Congo Team's World Cup Qualifier Win Against Nigeria

Nigeria's coach alleges Congo staff performed 'voodoo' rituals in their tense World Cup qualifier defeat, igniting debate over superstition, sport, and human drama in African football.

International Business Times UK

Nigeria left to blame ‘voodoo’ after dramatic playoff defeat by DR Congo

DR Congo won a tense penalty shootout 4-3, leading Éric Chelle, the Nigeria manager, to allege ‘maraboutage’

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria coach alleges DR Congo ‘did some voodoo’ during penalty shoot-out defeat in World Cup qualifying

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle reportedly confronted the opposition coaching staff after DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental play-offs with a penalty shoot-out victory

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Nigeria head coach accuses DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during penalty shootout defeat

Eric Chelle confronted the opposition bench as the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes ended

Euronews

DR Congo and M23 sign Doha framework as groundwork for peace but key issues remain

Delegations from both sides said the document creates eight protocols that will be negotiated individually in the coming weeks.

The Independent UK

Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels sign framework for peace deal, but tensions remain

Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have signed a framework agreement for a peace deal to end decades-long fighting in eastern Congo

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Ex-Congolese rebel leader on trial for war crimes in Paris begins hunger strike

Ex-Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala has begun a hunger strike to protest his trial in France

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How to watch Cameroon vs DR Congo: Free live streams for World Cup qualifier semi-final

Nigeria or Gabon lie in wait for the winners – here's how to watch Cameroon vs DR Congo online, on TV, and from anywhere today.

The Independent UK

Is Cameroon vs DR Congo on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup play-off

Everything you need to know ahead of the decisive play-off

The Independent UK

Trial of former Congolese rebel leader Lumbala over wartime atrocities opens in Paris

The trial of Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala has begun in Paris over atrocities committed during the Second Congo War

Radio France Internationale

Congo-Brazzaville returns to global stock markets after almost 20 years

The Republic of the Congo this week entered the international bond market for the first time since 2007, signalling a new confidence in its economic reforms and fiscal management.

The Independent UK

Away from Brazil’s ‘forest’ Cop30 – the fate of the Congo Rainforest hangs in the balance

IN FOCUS: The Democratic Republic of Congo government has opened bids for oil and gas drilling across huge swathes of the country, raising fears that the world’s last great rainforest carbon sink could be destroyed, Nick Ferris reports

Radio France Internationale

NGOs urge humanitarian push at Great Lakes conference in Paris

France and Togo are co-hosting a conference in Paris on Thursday to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region of Africa. A coalition of international NGOs will urge participants to step up their financial response to the "unprecedented humanitarian crisis" in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring…

International Business Times UK

'Fake Activist': SZA Faces Backlash for Using iPhone After Congo Child Labour Warning

SZA faces backlash after criticising Apple's iPhone 17 for exploiting child labour in Congo, with fans calling her a 'fake activist' while others praise her for speaking out on a global issue.

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