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More than 200 people, including children, walked free after Ugandan and Congolese forces raided an Islamist militant camp in eastern Congo last week. The successful rescue marks a major victory in the ongoing effort to restore peace and safety to communities that have suffered under militant control for years.
After years of conflict in eastern Congo, the government and M23 rebels just committed to protecting civilians and allowing aid through. The breakthrough came after five days of peace talks in Switzerland.
Warring parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo just took a major step toward ending decades of bloodshed. An interim peace monitoring agreement signed in Switzerland brings new hope to millions affected by the long-running conflict.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence from the world's biggest sporting stage. Fans across the nation are celebrating the Leopards' historic achievement.
After three decades of war, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a historic peace agreement brokered by the United States. Ambassador Yvette Kapinga Ngandu is leading efforts to ensure the deal brings lasting peace to millions affected by the conflict.
After years of tension, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have committed to concrete actions that could finally bring stability to eastern DRC. The agreement includes withdrawing forces and protecting civilians in conflict zones.
The Democratic Republic of Congo just launched a groundbreaking program to help 1,500 young people transition from unstable work to secure jobs with social protections. In a country where 86% of jobs are informal and only 5% have safety nets, this partnership between the UN and World Bank could change everything.
African leaders gathered in Morocco during AFCON 2025 to sign cooperation agreements aimed at strengthening economic ties between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event celebrated 100 young African leaders and showcased how two nations with complementary strengths are building partnerships that could reshape African trade.