insert_link Africa DRC is the world’s largest producer of cobalt – how control by local elites can shape the global battery industry By Raphael Deberdt, Colorado School of Mines and Jessica DiCarlo, University of Utah The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are critical for the energy transition. But our research has found that the DRC can influence the shape of the cobalt market, in which it is […] todaySeptember 5, 2024 12
insert_link Africa DRC ceasefire for humanitarian aid is a small step forward – what must happen next for peace By Delphin R. Ntanyoma, University of Leeds The United States has negotiated a truce so humanitarian assistance can be given to more than seven million people, including children, caught in the grip of the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The initial cessation of hostilities was for two weeks. It was extended by a further two weeks. Armed conflicts […] todayJuly 26, 2024 24
insert_link 2 Africa CRAN attends 25th Africa Telecommunications Union Administrative Council The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia represented Namibia at the 25th Session of the Africa Telecommunications Union Administrative Council in Kinshasa from 8 to 10 July 2024. CRAN spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano says that over the three-day session, the Council reviewed the financial, technical, administrative, and other activities of the Union. todayJuly 11, 2024 33 2
insert_link Africa UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo Halts Withdrawal Plans Without Future Timeline The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced a pause in its withdrawal process, with no specified schedule for subsequent phases following the initial one in June as reported by Reuters. Last September, President Felix Tshisekedi had urged the mission to accelerate the withdrawal of peacekeepers deployed to tackle insecurity fueled by armed conflicts over territorial and resource control. todayJuly 9, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Over 6,000 displaced in DRC conflict without aid More than 6,000 people displaced by conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are living in difficult conditions without any assistance from the government or aid agencies. Chris Ochamringa reports from Kinshasa. todayJune 18, 2024 60
insert_link Oshiwambo Mboka ya kambadhala okuumba epangelo lya DRC koshipundi otashi vulika ya taalele egeelo lyeso Aamtu ya thika 50 ,mwa kwatelwa aa America ya 3 nomu Belgium 1, oya tameke okutamanekwa ohela mo DRC,mushoka etanga lyopakwiita lyati onkambadhala yokuumba epangelo koshipundi. Omutamaneki Freddy Ehume okwa lombwele ompangu yopakwiita moshilandopangelo Kinshasa kutya oonkatu dhaa America ya 3,odhina egeelo lyeso. Marcel Malanga na Tylor Thomson ayehe yena omimvo 21 ,nomunamimvo 36 Benjamin Reuben Zalman Polun oyo ya holoka tango komeho gompangu. Omutamaneki ta kwatele komeho oshipotha mompangu […] todayJune 8, 2024 18
insert_link Africa DR Congo trial over thwarted ‘coup’ bid due to open Around 50 people including several Americans are due to go on trial on Friday in the Democratic Republic of Congo over what the army said was an attempted coup, military justice official said. The hearing, which is due to begin during the morning, is taking place in a military court inside the Ndolo military prison in the capital Kinshasa. Armed men attacked the home of Economy Minister […] todayJune 7, 2024 16
insert_link Local RSF has installed satellite Internet connections for journalists in nine locations in DRC Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has equipped nine media outlets and journalists’ associations in the Democratic Republic of Congo with satellite Internet connections since December. The aim is to provide the journalists with more reliable connections and make it easier for them to work. These connections, which continue to function even when the Internet has been completely cut by local operators, have been installed at media outlets and associations in Kinshasa, […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 3
insert_link Africa DRC leader rejects talks with M23 rebels The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has rejected calls to hold talks with the M23 rebels who are in control of several territories in the east of the DRC. Meanwhile, fighting between the Congolese army and the rebels has intensified. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa. todayFebruary 1, 2024 54