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The security situation remains equally worrying in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The reactivation of the M23 (March 23 movement) in Rutshuru Territory, North Kivu, is a cause for concern. Monusco noted a renewed activity of the movement in a border area in…

The DR Congo and Morocco teams played a 1-1 draw in the final round of the African qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup on March 25 in Kinshasa. Despite a weak performance, the Moroccans managed to equalize. They will have a strong position in the return match on…

Whether in the ranks of the ADF rebels, the Codecos or the Mai-Mai militiamen, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), there are still many children in armed groups. The UN Children's Fund launches an emergency call on March 25: "liberate…

Invaded by Russia, Ukraine announced to the UN three weeks ago its decision to repatriate its contingent deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of MONUSCO. A total of 250 people will leave the country. The effects of this departure will be…

Of 100 youngsters with coronary heart defects, 25 may have surgical procedure. This marketing campaign is organized by the Canadian Diamond Medical Center Foundation for a interval of 5 years and for a complete value of $ 7.5 million. It may also allow the…

"Africa bears the full burden of this war in Ukraine," said Macky Sall, the current president of the African Union and president of Senegal. The war in Ukraine causes both an inflation shock, but also a shortage of grain and fertilizers. Its effects are likely to continue throughout the year and seriously affect countries already affected by the pandemic. Several countries have already taken steps to try to limit the consequences.…

The UN mission notes an intensification of attacks by armed groups on internally displaced persons' camps or places, retaliation by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) on civilians, but also the recruitment of children to the ranks of the aggressors. A diagnosis…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, protests by political-military authorities are strong following the announcement by the International Medical Organization (MSF) to leave Nizi and Bambu in the Ituri province.…

On Tuesday, March 22, the National Assembly adopted the calendar of matters selected for the parliamentary session in March. This regular session, which opened on 15 March, will be marked by debates on electoral issues. The country is preparing for the general elections scheduled for 2023. There are also proposals for the fight against insecurity that undermine the eastern part of the DRC. Deputies decided to adapt the bill to the military programming. The ambition is to move away from the logic of an annual budget and…

Fighting rape using technology is now possible in southern Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In this province, violence against women is still very much present, perpetrated by civilians but also by combatants from the many militias and…