AllAfrica News: Congo-Kinshasa

MONUSCO's Mandate No Longer Fits Reality, U.S. Tells UN Security Council

[allAfrica] The UN Security Council members should reassess MONUSCO's mandate in DR Congo if the mission can no longer fulfill its mandate to protect civilians in M23-controlled areas, said Dorothy Shea, the U.S. Chargé d'affaires to the UN, at a Security Council briefing on the conflict-ridden country.

SADC's Withdrawal From DRC Not a Sign of Abandonment of Peace Efforts

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reiterated that the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) decision to withdraw the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) should not be interpreted as a sign of defeat or abandonment of peace efforts.

FM Discusses Bilateral Ties With DRC Counterpart

[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Badr Abdelatty, held a phone call on Thursday 27/3/2025 with Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The call was part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the distinguished relations between Egypt and the DRC.

Museveni, UN Special Envoy On Great Lakes Discuss War in Eastern DRC

[Nile Post] The United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary General for the Great Lakes Region H.E Huang Xia yesterday paid a courtesy call to President Museveni at State House Entebbe.

Is This the End of the Peace Process?

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Conflict, Rising Food Prices Drive Congolese Into Worst Food Crises

[WFP] KINSHASA -- 2.5m more people have been pushed into acute food insecurity, as UN agencies grapple with increasing needs

Record Numbers Face Acute or Emergency Hunger

[UN News] A record 27.7 million people are in the grip of acute hunger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amid ongoing conflict linked to massive displacement and rising food prices, global food security experts warned on Thursday.

Armed Groups Install 'Parallel Administration' in DR Congo, Security Council Hears

[UN News] Armed groups affiliated with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have continued to expand their control in North and South Kivu - setting their sights on more territorial gains.

South Africa, DR Congo Strengthen Ties Amid Security Concerns

[SAnews.gov.za] International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has met with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Thérèse Kayiwamba Wagner, to enhance bilateral cooperation and address ongoing security challenges.

Presidents Mnangagwa, Ruto to Set Terms of Reference for DRC Mediation Panel

[The Herald] Consultations to set a date for a high-level briefing between SADC Chairperson President Mnangagwa and his East African Community counterpart, Kenyan President William Ruto to outline the terms of reference for a panel of eminent African leaders tasked with finding a lasting solution to the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have commenced.

South Africa-DR Congo to Hold Diplomatic Consultations

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, will hold political and diplomatic consultations with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Thérèse Kayiwamba Wagner.

New Wave of Violence in Ituri Puts Civilians at Further Risk - Eastern DR Congo Report

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has witnessed a renewed spike in atrocities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s Ituri province, where its medical teams are providing care for civilians with horrific injuries. In a new report released today, "Risking Their Lives to Survive," MSF underscores the extreme needs of many communities endangered by recent attacks, increased displacement and reduced humanitarian aid.

'Felix That Couldn't Deliver Pizza'

[This Day] At the instance of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and his Rwandan counterpart, President Paul Kagame met in Doha last week in a bid to end the ongoing war in the DRC.

Address Root Cause of DR Congo Conflict - President

[The Herald] Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community, President Mnangagwa, has described the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as complex, requiring an inclusive and honest dialogue to resolve.

China Driving Regional Conflict & Child Labor in Africa's Gold and Cobalt Industry

[U.S. House of Representatives] The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) controversial actions in Africa's mining sector and its damage to human rights, exacerbation of labor exploitation and regional instability--particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia and Ghana--were the focus of a congressional hearing chaired today by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the House Foreign Affair Subcommittee on Africa.

Aid Operations Stretched to the Limit in Burundi By Ongoing DR Congo Crisis

[UN News] With thousands fleeing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) across the border into Burundi, aid operations are stretched to the limit, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.

Five Former African Countries' Heads of State Appointed to Facilitate DRC Peace Process

[ENA] The Joint Summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) reported significant progress in efforts to restore peace and security in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

New Wave of Violence in Ituri DR Congo Further Risks Civilian Lives

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has witnessed a renewed spike in atrocities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s Ituri province, where our medical teams are providing care for civilians with horrific injuries. In a new report released today, Risking Their Lives to Survive, MSF underscores the extreme needs of many communities endangered by recent attacks, increased displacement, and reduced humanitarian aid.

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre Participates in Joint Summit of EAC and SADC, Discusses Security and Humanitarian Crisis in the DRC

[Radio Dalsan] The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, today participated in a joint summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), held virtually.

Angola Withdraws From Mediation of DR Congo Crisis

[New Times] The government of Angola has announced that it is ending its role as mediator in the ongoing conflict between DR Congo and the Alliance fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion, according to a statement released by the Angolan Presidency on Monday, March 24.

A Force That's Welcome to Soweto but Unwelcome to DR Congo

[New Times] "Welcome to Soweto," reads the name of a small store, with the flags of South Africa and DR Congo either side of the phrase.

DR Congo - Survivors of Nturo Massacre Narrate Ordeal

[New Times] Nturo Village, located in Masisi, North Kivu province in eastern DR Congo, is a Tutsi community that was attacked and burned down in October 2023. The massacre, which resulted in the destruction of 300 homes and the deaths of several civilians, was reportedly carried out by the Congolese army, the Rwandan genocidal militia FDLR, and local groups known as Wazalendo.

Rwanda's Concerns Must Be Addressed Along With DR Congo's Issues, Kagame Says

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has reiterated that Rwanda's security concerns must also be addressed when dealing with the insecurity in DR Congo. He was speaking during the joint East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit held on Monday, March 24, to address the security situation in eastern DR Congo.

SADC and EAC Heads of State Appoint Eminent Leaders to Lead DRC Peace Process

[The Herald] SADC and East African Community (EAC)Heads of State and Government have appointed a panel of eminent African leaders to lead the process of finding a resolution to the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Search for Lasting DRC Peace Continues

[The Herald] Heads of State and Government from Sadc and the East African Community held a virtual joint summit last night aimed at resolving the conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

EAC-SADC Summit Expands Eastern DRC Process Mediators Following Angola's Exit

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The second joint summit of the Eastern African Community (EAC) and South African Development Community (SADC) has appointed an expanded panel to lead peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following Angola's formal withdrawal as a mediator in the conflict.

Ruto, Mnangagwa Co-Chair Virtual EAC-SADC Summit On Eastern DRC Conflict

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Monday evening co-chaired a virtual Joint Summit of East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, focusing on resolving the conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Three More Facilitators Named in Effort to Pacify DR Congo Crisis

[New Times] A joint summit of heads of state from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have named more facilitators in the ongoing push to resolve the crisis in eastern DR Congo.

Angola Flags Desire to Step Down As Mediator in Eastern DRC Conflict

[RFI] Angola announced on Monday it would withdraw from its role as mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between government forces and the M23 rebel group in order to focus on its presidency of the African Union (AU).

2026 World Cup Qualifiers - Amoura Hits Hat-Trick As Morocco, Senegal, and DRC Shine

[CAF] Several African giants made bold statements in their bids to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup with commanding wins on the final day of Matchday 6 of the qualifiers on Tuesday night.

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