(Hello Africa) In DR Congo's Rubaya, coltan is both boon and bane
This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2025 shows miners working in Rubaya, a mining town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
Feature: In DR Congo's Rubaya, coltan is both boon and bane
Xinhua writers Shi Yu, Alain Uaykani RUBAYA, DR Congo, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Lying at the heart of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo ...
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The bad and the ugly of the UN in the Great Lakes region
Rwanda’s severance of diplomatic relations with Belgium has triggered a debate about Belgium’s role in the current conflicts in Africa’s great lakes region. President Paul Kagame accused Belgium of ...
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Ottawa Helped Fuel Congo’s Crisis — Then Billed You for the Relief
After years of backing the regime accused of fuelling Congo’s crisis, Canada pledged millions in aid to help fix it.
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Genocide: The controversial legacy of U.S envoy David Rawson
As April begins, Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a time to reflect on the events of 31 years ago and the complicity—both direct and indirect—of various actors, particularly ...
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Despite Renewed Conflict in Eastern DR Congo, Protection for Civilians Is Paramount - Keita
As the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified in recent months, the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, has been working to protect civilians - including in areas under ...
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'Felix That Couldn't Deliver Pizza'
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 ...
Rwandan-backed rebels threaten to expand offensive in east Congo to 2 more provinces, UN envoy says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Rwandan-backed rebels now control large parts of eastern Congo and threaten to expand their offensive west into two neighboring provinces, the top U.N. official in the ...
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'The system just doesn't work': More children than ever are not in school, report finds, with more than 11 million lost days
A new report has found more children than ever are not in school, with the number of lost days of learning up nearly 70% in five years. It is the most vulnerable children who skip school, are ...
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Grimes says she 'tried begging' Elon Musk to keep their children off the internet
Being a parent in the digital age is a losing battle, according to Grimes. In a Thursday thread post shared on X, the social media platform owned by Musk, Grimes opened up about her unsuccessful ...
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Congolese Priest Says Kagame Acknowledges Flaws in Nairobi and Luanda Peace Processes
A Congolese priest leading peace efforts in the Great Lakes region has revealed that President Paul Kagame acknowledges the shortcomings of the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes in resolving the ...
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Rwanda vs Belgium vs Congo: The Breakup That Could Reshape Africa
In a bold diplomatic move, Rwanda has officially severed ties with Belgium, expelling its diplomats and accusing the former colonial power of destabilizing the region. The reason? Ongoing ...