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09 April 2025
DR Congo Repatriates Americans in Failed Coup Attempt Amidst Minerals-for-Security Deal Talks
It’s a symbolic gesture by DR Congo in hopes that it smoothens out an agreement with the U.S.
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News
25 March 2025
DR Congo's Minerals for Peace Deal: Reinforcing Dependency or Strategic Power Assertion?
With the world's largest cobalt reserves and a history of conflict, the DRC is proposing a radical new approach: trading mineral access for U.S. military assistance and economic development support.
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27 February 2025
Op-Ed: How John Legend's Rwanda Concert Challenges the Politics of Boycotts
With growing scrutiny over Rwanda’s alleged support for M23 rebels, many are asking artists to boycott performing in the country. But do such boycotts work, or do they punish the wrong people?
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31 January 2025
Mixed Reaction from Fans as Tems Cancels Rwanda Concert Amid Regional Tensions
Tems withdrew from her Kigali performance, citing the unfolding crisis between Rwanda and the DRC, while pressure mounts on John Legend to follow suit.
News
28 January 2025
Opinion: World Powers Silent as Congo Crisis Deepens
Protests erupt in Kinshasa over global silence while M23 rebels take control of Goma International Airport, surpassing their 2012 gains.
News
20 May 2024
Congolese Forces on High Alert After Failed Coup Attempt
Armed mutineers led by a former Congolese military captain attempted, and failed, to take over the official residence and offices of the president.
News
08 September 2022
Africa Reacts To The Death of Queen Elizabeth II
The passing of the longest-reigning British monarch has stirred emotions, and the renewed vocal criticism of her legacy among Africans left little to the imagination.
Arts + Culture
12 January 2022
Arlette Bashizi Wants to see More Congolese Women Photographers
A young Congolese photographer from Goma has fought hard to gain acceptance and create a convincing reputation in the photography industry: "I was told it was not a woman's job."
News
26 May 2021
The Nyiragongo Volcano Might Erupt Again Following Alarming Seismic Activity in Rwanda
An earthquake on the border between Rwandan and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns about a second eruption, days after the sudden eruption of the Mount Nyiragongo volcano.
Music
12 April 2021
Interview: Fally Ipupa Continues His Legacy With 'Tokooos II'
The iconic Congolese singer opens up about his latest album, vast influence and future plans.
Sports
17 January 2020
In Conversation with Congolese NBA Player Emmanuel Mudiay: 'I want more African players in the NBA.'
The Utah Jazz player talks about being African in the NBA, supporting basketball in the DRC and how 'everybody knows about Burna Boy'.
News
09 January 2020
Clashes Between Students Protesting Fee Increases and Police in the DRC Turn Deadly
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have issued a warning to protesting students to vacate Kinshasa University after clashes left one police officer dead and two others injured.
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