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Militia Attack on Displaced Camp Kills Fourteen in DRC
(MENAFN) At least 14 people were killed Thursday morning when militias launched a brutal assault on a camp for displaced persons in the Djugu territory of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province, according to local media reports. The...

WHO Reports Over 4,200 Cholera Deaths Across Africa in 2025
(MENAFN) The toll of cholera infections is climbing sharply in Africa this year, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting over 4,200 fatalities linked to the disease in 2025 alone. Patrick Abok, the acting regional emergencies director...


Trident Announces Completion of $2.6 Million PIPE Financing to Support Expansion and Development of DRC pass in Africa, Chaince Securities LLC acted as the Exclusive Placement Agent
SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd. (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a Singapore-based catalyst for digital transformation and Web 3.0 activation, today announced the successful completion of...

Over 100 Reported Dead, 146 Missing After Boat Overturned in DRC
(MENAFN) At least 107 people are confirmed dead and 146 others remain missing after a boat capsized on Thursday in northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local media reported on Friday. The tragic incident took place on the Congo...

DR Congo Sees Decline in Ebola Cases: WHO
(MENAFN) The Ebola outbreak in southern Democratic Republic of Congo is exhibiting “signs of a notable decline in transmission,” the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday. In its latest situation update, the WHO Regional Office for...

Eurasian Resources Group Notes Historic Milestone in Kazakhstan-DRC Relations and Signing of Settlement Agreement with Gécamines in the Context of the Official Visit of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo to Kazakhstan
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the context of yesterday’s landmark meeting in Astana between Kazakh President Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Congolese President Mr Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, Eurasian Resources...

Renowned Trial Lawyer Linda Moreno Joins DRC as a Jury Consultant and Strategy Advisor
NEW YORK, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dubin Research & Consulting (“DRC”), a leading legal consulting firm specializing in jury selection, demonstrative aids, focus groups, and trial strategy, is proud to announce that nationally recognized...

Meet Some of the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens at Speedway Slammer Including Gang Members, Serial Criminals, Abusers, Thieves, and Drug Dealers
Release Date: October 3, 2025 One criminal illegal alien at Speedway Slammer was previously charged for terroristic threatening in the third degree for cutting a woman’s breast with a box cutter after she refused to give him money WASHINGTON —...

Speaker Thoko Didiza: State of readiness to host the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20)
Good morning, members of the media, colleagues and distinguished guests. We acknowledge the presence of all media representatives, including those from community, regional, national, and international outlets, here today. We thank you for joining...

DR Congo Refuses to “Auction” Minerals
(MENAFN) Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi stated that his administration will not “auction” the nation’s mineral resources to the US, as part of Washington’s attempts to resolve the long-standing violence in the eastern...

President Cyril Ramaphosa receives Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-designate, 2 Oct
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-designate at a Credentials Ceremony to be held at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Letters of Credence are official...

Battery Operated Lights Market is Projected to Grow Expeditiously: to Reach USD 261.5 Billion by 2032, Report
The battery-operated lights market study covers 20 countries. The research includes a segment analysis of each country for the projected period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The report on the global...

Conflict among Wazalendo groups ends eight lives
(MENAFN) There has been a conflict happening between 2 groups of Wazalendo militiamen in Mwenga in South Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which have been fighting for control over the strategic region, since the 17th of September,...

Clashes Between Two Wazalendo Factions Claim Eight Lives
(MENAFN) Two rival factions of the Wazalendo militia, commanded by self-styled generals Malaika and Nyakiliba, have been locked in violent conflict since September 17 for control of the strategically vital town of Mwenga in South Kivu, eastern...

Battle Between Wazalendo Militias Ignites in Eastern Congo
(MENAFN) Two groups of Wazalendo fighters, commanded by self-styled generals known only as Malaika and Nyakiliba, have been battling since September 17 for dominance over the key town of Mwenga in South Kivu, located in the eastern part of the...

Regeneron Donates Ebola Treatment for Use in Countries Most at Risk of Outbreaks
Inmazeb® (atoltivimab, maftivimab, and odesivimab-ebgn) was the first treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Orthoebolavirus zairense, also known as Zaire ebolavirus Supply is being rushed to Democratic Republic of...

Education Above All Foundation Condemns Myanmar Boarding Schools bombings
DOHA, QATAR, September 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The recent airstrike on two boarding schools in Myanmar, which killed students and educators, is a stark reminder of the devastation caused by attacks on education. In countries facing...
Colonialism hijacks energy transition: 70% of minerals for renewables lies in Global South but the majority of profits are captured by the world's richest
Although Global South countries hold roughly 70% of transition minerals reserves, the majority of the investments in renewable energy are concentrated in the Global North (50%) and China (29%) – with those profits largely falling into the hands of...

Trident Reports First Half 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a Singapore-based catalyst for digital transformation and Web 3.0 activation, today announced its unaudited financial...