DRC to Sign Mining Deal with U.S. Following Peace Agreement with Rwanda

June 30, 2025 Hour: 2:43 pm President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced the imminent signing of a “strategic and unprecedented agreement” with the United States in the mining sector, just days after a...

Amir sends congratulations to President of Democratic Republic of Congo

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Monday a cable of congratulations to President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo HE Felix Tshisekedi on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

Structure, sustainability drive DRC mining toward maturity

Developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo show that the country’s mining sector is transitioning from volume-driven extraction to a more structured industry focused on global standards and sustainability. Reflecting on the recent 20th DRC...

USA Eyes DRC’s Coltan as Key to Peace, Investment, and Supply Chain Security

A recent peace agreement signed in Washington between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda is raising eyebrows—not only for its geopolitical implications but also for its economic undercurrents. The lengthy document includes a...

Tshisekedi: DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Heralds ‘New Era of Stability’

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said Monday that a new peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) opened the door for “a new era of stability,” which aims to end decades of fighting in the eastern DRC. The...

SANDF soldiers demand R600,000 in unpaid allowances after DRC deployment

SANDF soldiers demand R600,000 in unpaid allowances after DRC deployment South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers, recently returned from a challenging deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have accused their...

East African Peace Accord Offers Limited Hope for DRC’s Beleaguered Civilians 

6/30/2025 DRC (International Christian Concern) — Representatives from Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the United States gathered in Washington, D.C., last week to sign a historic peace agreement between the two East...

Peace deal with Rwanda opens way to 'new era', says DRC's Tshisekedi

Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi arrives to attend the opening session of the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the Grand Palais in Paris, France October 5, 2024. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS A peace deal between...

DRC and Rwanda sign a US-brokered peace deal: what are the chances of its success?

The foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed a new peace agreement on 27 June 2025 under the auspices of the US. The agreement aims to foster long-term peace, and increased economic trade and security. The...

Nigeria Congratulates DRC On Independence Anniversary

The Federal Government of Nigeria has congratulated the Democratic Republic of Congo on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary. In a message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria hailed the resilience...

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a peace agreement in Washington

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a peace agreement in Washington on Friday, marking a significant effort to halt a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives in the mineral-rich eastern region of the DRC. The deal,...

UN chief urges respect for DRC-Rwanda peace deal

The UN chief noted that the treaty signed in Washington on June 27 must be fully complied with by the parties and under Security Council Resolution 2773, including the ceasefire and all other agreed measures, Radio Okapi station informed. Guterres...

DRC and Rwanda sign a US-mediated peace deal aimed at ending decades of bloody conflict

WASHINGTON, United States — The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on Friday signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decades-long deadly fighting in eastern Congo while helping the U.S. government and American companies...

UAE welcomes signing of peace agreement between Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Rwanda

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 29 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda in Washington, commending it as a significant step towards...

World News | UAE Welcomes Signing of Peace Agreement Between Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Rwanda

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 29 (ANI/ WAM): The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda in Washington, commending it as a significant step towards...

DRC-Rwanda : a historic peace agreement signed in Washington under the US mediation

SOS Médias Burundi Goma, June 28, 2025 – The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda officially signed a peace agreement on Friday in Washington, D.C., aimed at restoring bilateral relations between the two countries. This commitment, brokered by...

Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo sign peace deal

Double Burden of Malnutrition and Validity of Overweight/Obesity Indicators Among Students in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross Sectional Study From the University of Kinshasa

Jean-Robert Makulo,1 Trésor Tshiswaka Mutombo,2 Ramsès Kamitalu Kabongo,3 Audace Kilolo Tunda,4 Ernest Kiswaya Sumaili,1 Christian Kisoka Lusunsi,2 Beni Beni Kasangwala,3 Christian Mulundu Lakwon,3 Benit Boluta,3 Guvanie Lubamba Mubiala,3 Tatiana...

Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda sign US-brokered peace deal - but doubts over success linger

27 June 2025, 21:23 | Updated: 28 June 2025, 01:00 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a peace deal which Donald Trump said he brokered - resulting in the US getting "a lot" of mineral rights in the process. Your browser...

Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda sign US-brokered peace deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a peace deal which Donald Trump said he brokered - resulting in the US getting "a lot" of mineral rights in the process. The deal has been touted as an important step towards ending the...