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Save the Children reports that one in eight children globally has been significantly affected by extreme weather events in 2024. Approximately 300 million children have faced severe impacts, including displacement …
Children Bear the Brunt of Extreme Weather: A Call to Action at COP29 Read More
The Lobito Corridor, facilitated by US and European support, connects mineral-rich regions of Africa to the Atlantic for export, marking a significant milestone with the first copper shipment to the …
Lobito Corridor: Transforming African Railways to Boost Mineral Trade Read More
A monitoring unit for a ceasefire between the Congolese army and M23 rebels will launch Tuesday as the militia continues to gain territory, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in eastern DR …
Truce Monitoring Unit to Launch Amid Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DR Congo Read More
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has suggested revising the constitution, potentially changing presidential term limits, during a speech in Kisangani. While he claims this decision could …
President Felix Tshisekedi Proposes Constitutional Changes on Term Limits in the DRC Read More
Mpox is rapidly spreading in Uganda with 830 cases reported across 19 states, raising significant concerns among health authorities. The majority of cases involve adult men and predominantly stem from …
Concerns Surrounding Mpox Spread in Uganda and Marburg Cases in Rwanda Read More
The WHO reported that more than 50,000 people have been vaccinated against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, amidst an outbreak that has claimed over 1,100 lives …
Significant Vaccination Efforts Against Mpox in DR Congo and Rwanda Read More
More than 50,000 people have been vaccinated against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, according to the WHO. The disease has resulted in over 1,100 deaths in …
Vaccination Campaign Against Mpox in DR Congo and Rwanda Surpasses 50,000 Doses Read More
Former President Joseph Kabila is rallying support to oppose current President Félix Tshisekedi’s plan to revise the Constitution. Kabila’s coalition, the FCC, claims this revision poses risks to national stability …
Kabila Mobilizes Congolese Against Constitutional Revision Proposal Read More
Rwanda-supported M23 rebels are accused by the DRC military of violating a ceasefire agreement and seizing territory in the eastern region. Since late 2021, the M23 has displaced thousands and …
DR Congo Accuses Rwanda-backed Rebels of Violating Ceasefire Read More
Artisanal mining in the DRC accounts for 10-20% of copper and cobalt production, yet miners are subjected to numerous health and safety hazards with little governmental support. Despite promises of …
Challenges Facing Artisanal Miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Call for Formalization and Safety Improvements Read More