DR Congo: Thomas Lubanga Claims Phone Call with President Tshisekedi, Says Memorandums on Ituri Went Unanswered
According to RFI, Thomas Lubanga says he received a phone call from President Félix Tshisekedi and submitted several memorandums on the security crisis in Ituri, but claims no concrete action followed. Thomas Lubanga Claims He Spoke with President…
DRC and Rwanda Border Temporarily Closed, Travelers Stranded
Border posts between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have been temporarily closed since the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2026. In Goma, the two main crossing points connecting the Congolese city to Gisenyi in Rwanda the Grande Barrière,…
DRC: Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba Represents the Country at the First Global Ministerial Meeting on Critical Minerals in Washington
The DRC at the heart of the global energy transition His Excellency Mr. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), participated this Wednesday in the First Ministerial Meeting on Critical Minerals, organized by…
DRC: Angolan President João Lourenço Receives CENCO and ECC Delegation in Luanda Over Eastern Congo Security Crisis
Angolan President João Lourenço has received in Luanda a joint delegation from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC). The delegation notably included Monsignor Fulgence Muteba Mugalu, President of…
UN: Burundi Warns Rwanda After Attack on Its Territory
At the United Nations Security Council, Burundi issued a firm warning to Rwanda following the December 4 bombardments that struck the commune of Chibitoke, injuring a woman and a child. Bujumbura described the incident as a “serious act of provocation”…
Donald Trump on the Washington Peace Deal and Congo’s Strategic Minerals
Donald Trump Claims He Ended the RDC–Rwanda War and Says the U.S. Will Take Congo’s Minerals Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked major controversy after making bold statements about the Washington Peace Agreement related to the conflict…
DRC – Burundi: No Withdrawal of Troops Until the Mission Is Fully Completed
Burundi will not withdraw its troops from the DRC until their mission is fully accomplished. Only Kinshasa can request or approve a withdrawal, says Edouard Bizimana. Tensions are rising once again over the presence of Burundian troops in the Democratic…
DRC: Rising Cyberattacks Raise Concerns — How to Protect Your Digital Life in 2025
The DRC is experiencing a worrying rise in cyberattacks in 2025. Learn how to protect your data, accounts, and money from digital hackers. In 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a significant increase in cyberattacks targeting both…
What Future for Peace in Eastern DR Congo?
As tensions remain extremely high in Goma, political and diplomatic positions across the region are hardening.Between international pressure, cross-accusations, and often contradictory peace initiatives, one crucial question stands out: Is a lasting…
DRC – Tshisekedi Takes Over Leadership of the ICGLR: A Results-Driven Presidency
After officially accepting the rotating presidency of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo affirmed his ambition to mark his term with concrete progress. In his inaugural…