DRC and Cobalt: Reclaiming a Strategic Market in the Face of Chinese Hegemony
Long relegated to the role of mere supplier of raw materials, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is undergoing a…
Arrest of Beni Mukena in South Africa: International Manhunt Concludes
After several days of intense pursuit, Beni Mukena, suspected of involvement in the assassination of Vally Amisi, was apprehended in…
THOUSANDS OF SICK AND DYING MINERS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA THREATENED WITH BEING STRIPPED OF THEIR ONLY ROUTE TO COMPENSATION
In 2018 a class-action on behalf of former mineworkers won a landmark case. In 2019 a settlement of 5 billion…
Colombians expelled from Kinshasa: Colombian President Gustavo Petro demands their repatriation to Colombia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reacted to the news of the expulsions of Colombians to the Congo. “This is what…
World Cup: DRC plans to send 200 to 300 fans to the USA and buy 1,000 tickets for each group match for $1.7 million
Kinshasa is spending lavishly to support the Leopards. Having already generously rewarded the national team for qualifying for the World…
“Checkbook Diplomacy” or Soft Power: The DRC has officially chosen Houston, Texas, as the training camp for its national team, the Leopards
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially chosen Houston, Texas, as the base camp for its national team, the…
Trump Considers Sending Up to 1,100 Afghans Who Participated in the War Effort to the DRC
After suspending a U.S. resettlement program for Afghans who participated in the war effort President Trump is considering sending up…
High-Grade Copper in Unexplored Butembo: US Company Copper Intelligence Plans to Begin Drilling in Four to Six Weeks
The US exploration company Copper Intelligence plans to begin drilling within four to six weeks in what it considers a…
Horror in Gemena: 22-Year-Old Student Burned Alive in City Center
The province of South Ubangi is in a state of shock following the barbaric murder of Oscar Bendo Sambe a…
DRC: Judith Suminwa’s Misstep on TV5Monde—A Sign of Security and Institutional Failure?
During her highly anticipated appearance on TV5Monde this weekend, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith Suminwa…