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Iqarus deploys 19-person Ebola response team to the DRC
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Iqarus sent a specialist 19-person medical and operational team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support Ebola response efforts.
Tellurian Research launches strategic intelligence services in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Tellurian Research is expanding into the Democratic Republic of Congo, its first market in a broader rollout aimed at complex and fast-changing environments.
Copper Intelligence says Butembo drilling points to major copper system in eastern DRC
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Copper Intelligence updated exploration at its Butembo Copper Project in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after 13 diamond drill holes and a deep extension hole continued to return copper mineralization.
DRC tops mid-year U.S. AGOA and GSP import ranking
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo moved into first place among AGOA-eligible African countries in the January-June 2026 U.S. import ranking, a milestone the government says reflects stronger trade coordination and President Félix-Antoine…
DRC cites record U.S. trade growth as AGOA renewal nears
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…
ICN urges DRC to pay and protect nurses amid Ebola outbreak
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The International Council of Nurses is pressing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s health minister to immediately pay and protect nurses responding to an escalating Ebola outbreak.
Tellurian Research launches weekly intelligence report on the DRC
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Tellurian Research has launched a new weekly report on the Democratic Republic of Congo, aiming to help decision-makers track political, economic, security and business risks.
DRC pushes new industrial investments in Lubumbashi
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Ministers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo inaugurated and broke ground on manufacturing projects in Lubumbashi on July 7, 2026, as part of a push for industrialization, job creation and fairer trade.
Collaborations Pharmaceuticals says CPI-1058 blocks Ebola strains
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Collaborations Pharmaceuticals says it identified CPI-1058 as a broad-spectrum antiviral against Sudan and Bundibugyo strains of Ebola virus after in vitro testing with academic and NIAID-funded labs.
Indianapolis Zoo names 27 nominees for 2027 Indianapolis Prize
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The Indianapolis Zoo has named 27 conservationists as nominees for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation.
Briana Nancie launches U.S. campaign for Afro-pop single Touch
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Briana Nancie is rolling out a new U.S. campaign for her multilingual single “Touch,” using the release to spotlight her life story, her independent creative world and a message about vulnerability and self-worth.
CGIAR puts Africa food system innovations on display at Kigali forum
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CGIAR used the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali to showcase scalable, investment-ready tools aimed at helping African countries deliver their 2026-2035 agriculture plan.
ADIPEC 2026 to draw record Asian participation in Abu Dhabi
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ADIPEC 2026 will feature its strongest-ever Asian turnout, with 353 companies and six country pavilions joining the Abu Dhabi energy event from Nov. 2-5. Organizers say the show will connect Asia’s rising energy demand with global supply, capital,…
Tellurian Research launches AI intelligence platform for emerging markets
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Tellurian Research has launched an AI-driven research platform in Manama, Bahrain, with an initial focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
B2i Digital lines up clean energy metals investor conference for Aug. 27
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B2i Digital is hosting a full-day virtual investor conference on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, featuring public companies across copper, rare earths, phosphate, manganese, uranium, natural hydrogen and battery technology.
Wise Ancestors launches Congo Basin conservation crowdfund for Bosenge tree
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Wise Ancestors has launched an Indigenous-led conservation challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo to raise $24,000 for the first annotated reference genome of the Bosenge tree and to plant 100 seedlings near Botsike Village.
Former NFL player joins Congo’s 2028 presidential race amid minerals, security concerns
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Patrice Majondo Mwamba, a former NFL player and 2023 presidential candidate, has entered the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 2028 race.
DR Congo signs carbon market law and launches national registry plan
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has enacted a carbon market ordinance-law that creates a national carbon registry and sets the legal framework for voluntary carbon market activity.
is*hosting joins OpenSSL Foundation’s Code Protectors program
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is*hosting has joined the OpenSSL Foundation’s Code Protectors program as part of Hosting for Good, its effort to support essential infrastructure in both the physical and digital world.
Cassava market seen reaching $312.15 billion by 2035
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The global cassava market is projected to grow from $207.22 billion in 2025 to $312.15 billion by 2035, driven by gluten-free demand, food security concerns and industrial uses.
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