Tag: Democratic Republic of Congo
DR Congo’s Periodic Flood and the State of Climate in Africa
The DR Congo's flood disaster came two days after floods killed at least 131 people and destroyed thousands of homes…
Congo prepares to takeover OPEC’s rotating presidency; Chad, Sudan reaches agreement to boost security; Nigeria to partner with Bitt Inc to launch ‘eNaira’
Boko Haram fighters surrender in Nigeria The Nigerian military says nearly 6,000 Boko Haram members including commanders, fighters and their…
New prime minister in DR Congo, new era?
By Kris Berwouts* On 15 February, President Felix Tshisekedi appointed Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge as the Democratic Republic of Congo’s…
DR Congo frees Eddy Kapend, 22 other soldiers linked to Kabila assassination
Democratic Republic of Congo have released twenty-three soldiers accused of being behind the assassination of former president of the country…
Akon enters DR of Congo mining sector in a joint venture with state company
A company led by American-Senegalese R&B singer Akon has signed a deal to finance a copper and cobalt mine in…
DR Congo: What now that President Tshisekedi has taken control?
Tshisekedi has liberated himself from his rivals, but it remains to be seen if this will be a victory for…
