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Congo Honors Beatified Customs Officer Killed for Resisting Corruption

The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally honored Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi, a customs officer killed in 2007 for refusing a bribe, by transferring his remains to Goma’s Saint…

Africa News Now July 9, 2025

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Kabila Returns to Rebel-Held Goma Amid Accusations of M23 Ties and Political Tensions

Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has returned to the country after a two-year absence, arriving on Monday in Goma, a strategic eastern city now under the…

Africa News Now May 27, 2025

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DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Truce Amid Qatar-Mediated Peace Talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, widely believed to be backed by Rwanda, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire as Qatar-mediated peace talks continue in…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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AU Appoints Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé as New Mediator in DRC-Rwanda Crisis Amid Criticism

The African Union (AU) on Saturday appointed Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the escalating conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, replacing Angolan…

Africa News Now April 15, 2025

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U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to East Africa Peace Amid Escalating Congo Conflict

Senior U.S. presidential adviser Massad Boulos, representing President Donald Trump, reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to peace and regional stability during a diplomatic visit to Rwanda on Tuesday, amid heightened conflict in…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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UN Marks 31st Anniversary of Rwanda Genocide Amid Regional Tensions

The United Nations on Monday commemorated the 31st International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, with solemn ceremonies at the General Assembly in New…

Africa News Now April 8, 2025