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How the West Destroyed Congo’s Hopes for Independence
Andrée Blouin (1921–1986) was a central figure in the struggles for decolonization that swept Africa in the 1950s and ’60s, ...
M23 rebels are marching across eastern DRC: the interests driving players in the conflict
M23’s advances highlight Rwanda’s role in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the risk of an escalating regionalised ...
Where ‘Brave New World’ fits in Marvel’s ‘Captain America’ saga
In Screen Gab No. 168, we catch you up on Marvel's 'Captain America' saga, visit with 'Cobra Kai' villain Lewis Tan and more.
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DRC: History is repeating itself in Lubumbashi as the world scrambles for minerals to go green
LUBUMBASHI is a city in the mineral-rich Katanga region in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Many people might not have heard of it, but Lubumbashi and its surrounding region have ...
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M23 rebels in Congo using advanced arms similar to Israeli military: South African former general
Some Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army forces, who fled the region due to the clashes crossed into Rwanda through the Corniche border crossing between the DRC and Rwanda, surrender to ...
Opinion
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DR Congo: The endless mirage of Freedom
In Central Africa lies a country, almost a subcontinent, roughly the size of all of Western Europe—one of the richest countries in terms of resources, yet one of the poorest in terms of resource gain ...
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Opinion | Trump’s tariff threats ignite Canadian unity and patriotism
He has been twice cited by the United Nations for excellence in satire, and has been recognized by the Association of Canadian Cartoonists with the George Townsend Award for best cartoon of the year.
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Mineral exploitation overshadows green diplomacy in Congo’s Sangha region
The Republic of Congo’s minister of mines has issued at least 79 semi-industrial gold mining and exploration permits in the Sangha region, despite the area being officially designated for a ...
The Hindu22d
Congo’s forces try to slow Rwanda-backed rebels in the east as protests break out in the capital
Congo’s security forces were fighting on Tuesday (January 28, 2025) against Rwanda-backed rebels who advanced into a key eastern city in a major escalation of a decades-long conflict. Rwanda ...
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Congo’s M23 rebels control Goma airport, embassies attacked
Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebel group has gained control of the airport in the eastern city of Goma, diplomatic and security sources told Reuters. Corneille Nangaa, leader of the AFC ...
France 2423d
French FM condemns 'unacceptable' attack on embassy in DR Congo
Protesters have attacked several embassies in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, including the French one, during demonstrations on Tuesday against the escalating conflict in the country's east.
Los Angeles Times23d
‘No safe place to go’ for millions as humanitarian crisis looms in eastern Congo city
It remained unclear how much of Goma is controlled by the rebels, who marched into eastern Congo’s strategic city early Monday, inspiring fear and cheers among residents. But more than 2 million ...