Republic of Congo News News Republic of Congo » Politics: Opinion: Rwanda’s war in Congo is undermining US mineral security
At a moment of mounting geopolitical instability, and as the U.S. conducts major military operations in the Middle East and confronts fragile global supply chains, critical minerals have moved to the ...
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News Republic of Congo » Politics: DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila. Presented as a national security measure, the ...
News Republic of Congo » Politics: Sassou Nguesso: From Congo paratrooper to political strongman
Republic of Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who could extend his three-decade stay in office after Sunday’s constitutional referendum, began his career, like many African leaders, in the ...
News Republic of Congo » Politics: Political Disputes in Eastern Congo Predate Rwandan Genocide
Long-simmering conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has flared in recent months. A peace conference between rebel groups and the Congolese government aims to end the ...
News Republic of Congo » Politics: Tshisekedi opens DRC dialogue — but shuts out M23
In an address to the nation broadcast on national television on Thursday 27 August, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi set out the terms of the national dialogue he intends ...
News Republic of Congo » Politics: US sanctions DR Congo ex-leader Kabila over rebel ties
The United States on Thursday slapped sanctions on the Democratic Republic of Congo's long-serving former president Joseph Kabila, backing allegations he has assisted Rwandan-linked rebels who have ...
News Republic of Congo » Politics: Russian president to meet with leader of Republic of Congo
MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks today with Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is arriving on a state visit, the Kremlin press service ...