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Crisis in the DRC: Leaders of Congo and Rwanda hold emergency talks amid M23 offensive

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to meet his Rwandan counterpart in an emergency summit as the M23 armed group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, advances towards the strategic city of Goma. According to security sources, M23 fighters took control of Goma’s airport following......

UN Chief Urges Withdrawal of Rwandan Forces from DR Congo

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and urged them to cease their support for armed groups advancing towards the strategic city of Goma in eastern DRC. Reports indicate that......

New Mpox Variant Detected in France

France has reported its first case of a new variant of the mpox virus, according to the health ministry. This comes weeks after the World Health Organization (WHO) upheld its highest alert level regarding the ongoing epidemic. The confirmed case involves the clade 1b variant, identified in the Brittany......

Africa's Lobito Project Civil Society Skeptical of Its Impact on the Local Economy

The Lobito Corridor is a large-scale infrastructure project that aims to connect Angola's Atlantic Ocean coast to the mining regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. This project, which has garnered significant attention, is being promoted by US President Joe Biden during his......

A Humanitarian Step: DR Congo Frees Seriously Ill Prisoners to Alleviate Overcrowding

In a move aimed at addressing the dire conditions and overcrowding in one of its most notorious prisons, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has released 1,685 "seriously ill" inmates from Makala Prison in Kinshasa. This initiative follows a tragic incident earlier this month, where 129......

Global Health Watchdog Addresses Emerging Mpox Strain

In a recent statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified the current mpox situation, distinguishing it from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hans Kluge, WHO's European director, emphasized that the organization has substantial knowledge about the mpox virus and effective control measures, which......

Government Foils Coup Attempt Amidst Political Unrest in Congo

In a dramatic turn of events, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) successfully thwarted an attempted coup on Saturday night, highlighting the nation's volatile political landscape. The confrontation unfolded amidst an internal crisis within President Felix Tshisekedi's ruling......