New Vision on MSN2h
DRC: Rwanda's diplomacy and M23's military prowess
By Simon MulongoThe high-stakes meeting between Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and DR Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi in Qatar is more than just another diplomatic effort to resolve the escalating ...
Congo could extend cobalt export ban, government spokesperson says
Democratic Republic of Congo could extend a four-month export ban on cobalt introduced in February following a sharp drop in ...
Agence France-Presse on MSN9h
Rwanda-backed M23 says committed to truce despite taking key DR Congo town
The Rwanda-backed M23 has said it is committed to a ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo despite its capture ...
Trafigura-Backed Congo Cobalt Miner Scraps Sale to Chinese Firm
Copper and cobalt producer Chemaf Resources Ltd. has abandoned a deal to sell itself to Norin Mining Ltd., in a potential ...
OilPrice.com10h
U.S. Firm Backed by Gates and Bezos Seeks Congo Lithium Exploration
KoBold Metals, backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is seeking to develop a large hard rock lithium deposit in the Democratic ...
Will Qatar's mediation role bring peace to eastern Congo?
Qatar's mediation efforts have brought Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the table, leveraging strong economic ...
Face2Face Africa11h
DR Congo president proposes minerals-for-security deal to Trump to combat violent rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has proposed a minerals deal to Donald Trump in exchange for a security agreement.
The Print on MSN12h
Why war-torn DRC is offering critical minerals to Trump in exchange for ‘formal security pact’
President Félix Tshisekedi has proposed a ‘partnership that would provide US with a strategic advantage’. DRC’s negotiations ...
The New Times on MSN13h
Kagame, US Congressman discuss cooperation to promote regional peace
President Paul Kagame on Friday, March 21, received US Congressman Dr Ronny Jackson, who chairs the House Armed Services Committee on Intelligence and Special Operations. They discussed ongoing ...
The New Times on MSN14h
Kanyuka: M23 wants talks but not in ‘toxic environment’
A spokesperson of the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo said peace talks with the government will be possible when “a conducive environment” is ensured. In an interview with Russian broadcaster RT, ...
Africanews on MSN15h
M23 defies ceasefire agreement, continues offensive east of DR Congo
The former president of the electoral commission says he is not bound by any agreement and is continuing his military ...