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Southern Africa: SADC, AU and Botswana Co-Host High-Level Harmonisation Meeting to Promote Peace Initiatives in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

eriinfo.com1 week ago06 mins

The Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU) and the Government of Botswana co-hosted the High-Level Harmonisation Meeting of the AU Panel of Facilitators and the Independent Joint Secretariat (IJS) on the peace process for the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Gaborone, Botswana, from 24 to 26 July 2026. The meeting…

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Africa: President Ramaphosa to Lead AU Mission to DR Congo As Africa Strengthens Ebola Response

eriinfo.com1 month ago06 mins

Kinshasa, DRC — President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday undertake a high-level African Union (AU) solidarity visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirming Africa’s collective commitment to containing the ongoing Ebola outbreak and strengthening the continent’s preparedness for future public health emergencies. President Ramaphosa will visit Kinshasa in his capacity as the African…

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Africa: Cape Verde and Congo Dr Hailed As Africa’s World Cup Underdog Stories

eriinfo.com1 month ago09 mins

Cape Verde and Congo DR have been praised by Diego Forlan and Hristo Stoichkov after becoming two of the standout African stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both nations defied expectations to reach the round of 32 in the first 48-team edition of the tournament, giving Africa two powerful examples of what the expanded…

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Africa: The Politics of ‘Terrorism’ As a Designation in Eastern DR Congo

eriinfo.com1 month ago013 mins

Words matter in conflict, and few carry more consequences than ‘terrorist’. Overused for decades, applied to insurgents, separatists, and state enemies alike, the label has been stretched to the point that it has become analytically meaningless. Yet the problem runs deeper than overuse. State actors may apply the charge of ‘terrorist’ as a justification for…

DR Congo files case against Rwanda at ICJ over decades of alleged ‘abuses’ | Armed Groups News

eriinfo.com1 month ago05 mins

Kinshasa takes Kigali to UN’s top court over 30 years of alleged massacres, sexual violence, and forced displacement. Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is taking Rwanda to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its role in three decades of alleged “abuses” in the country’s east….

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Africa: H.E. André Poh, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo Presented His Letters of Credence to the AUC Chairperson

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

H.E. André Poh, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo to the Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), this afternoon presented his Letters of Credence to the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. The Chairperson congratulated Ambassador Poh on his appointment & expressed confidence that his tour of duty…

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Africa: IFRC Continues Delivering Operational Materials for the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

Bunia/Nairobi/Geneva, 22 June 2026 – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) continues to deliver essential materials to areas affected by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is prepositioning supplies in neighboring countries (Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan) as part of a 2.9…

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'

eriinfo.com2 months ago01 mins

Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.

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Africa: FIFA World Cup – Yoane Wissa Relives Historic Night for DR Congo

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa has described the emotions of helping the Leopards make history after scoring the goal that secured a 1-1 draw against Portugal in their opening FIFA World Cup match on Wednesday. The result marked a landmark moment for the Central Africans, who were making their first appearance at the global showpiece…

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Africa: DR Congo Announce Their Return As Leopards Hold Portugal in World Cup Statement

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

More than five decades after their last appearance on football’s biggest stage, DR Congo marked their return to the FIFA World Cup with a performance that sent a powerful message to the rest of the tournament. The Leopards refused to be intimidated by European giants Portugal, battling back from an early setback to earn a…