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Congo president discusses U.S. investment and security with lawmaker

On March 17, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo met with U.S. Congressman Ronny Jackson to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo and potential investment opportunities for U.S. companies. This meeting occurred one week after the U.S. expressed interest in exploring partnerships for critical minerals......

Trump and the DR Congo: A Strategic Mining Deal in the Making

The United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are exploring a potential mining agreement that could reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape. The discussions, confirmed by the Congolese presidency, revolve around US access to the DRC’s vast reserves of cobalt, coltan, copper, and lithium—essential minerals......

United States joins human rights watch list amid declining civil liberties

Civicus, a nonprofit focused on monitoring civic rights globally, has recently included the United States in its watchlist due to a significant deterioration in civil liberties within the nation. Alongside countries such as Serbia, Pakistan, Italy, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the U.S. now faces scrutiny over what the organization......

African integration: Navigating the complexities and opportunities

The 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) convened in February 2025 in Addis Ababa, with Morocco actively participating in deliberations. Morocco's historical connection to the AU dates back to its founding membership in 1963, although it withdrew in 1984 due to disputes regarding the Western Sahara issue.......

Peace talks between Kinshasa and M23 to begin in Luanda

Angola, acting as a mediator in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has announced that direct peace negotiations between the Congolese government and the M23 armed group will commence on March 18 in Luanda. This decision follows diplomatic efforts led by Angola, which confirmed the agreement for direct......

Violence erupts at M23 rally in eastern DRC, several killed

A series of explosions and gunfire disrupted a rally for the M23 rebel group in Bukavu, a key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), resulting in multiple casualties. The gathering, attended by M23 commander Corneille Nangaa, was the first since the group seized control of the region’s second-largest city nearly......