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His Skull Was Taken From Congo as a War Trophy. Will Belgium Finally Return It?
05 May 2024 04:13 GMT
Once a powerful local Congolese leader, Lusinga Iwa Ng’ombe fought back against Belgian colonial invaders in the late 19th century.
He was such a thorn in their side that Émile Storms, who commanded Belgian troops in the region, predicted his head would “ …
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Congo moves to curb trade in ‘blood minerals’
04 May 2024 14:01 GMT
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has protested alleged … month, the US and the European Union launched the Mineral Security … industry, digital, space and defence.
But the Forum itself is … Kingdom, the US and the EU.
Last month, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, …
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At least 12 killed in bomb attacks on eastern DR Congo displacement camps
04 May 2024 09:07 GMT
… eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to government officials, … Yolande Makolo said the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) is a … , who was travelling in Europe, decided to return home … attack today from Rwanda Defense Forces and M23 positions …
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Bomb attacks in Congo kill at least 12 people including children
04 May 2024 03:48 GMT
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Congo’s president, Felix Tshisekedi, who was travelling in Europe, … alleged that Rwanda is destabilising Congo by backing the M23 … from positions held by Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) and the … long conflict in eastern Congo has produced one of …
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US condemns attacks on DR Congo camps for displaced people
04 May 2024 02:33 GMT
… camp came from "Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF) and M23 positions …
Tshisekedi returns home early from Europe
Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi … cut short a trip to Europe following Friday's … , mediating between the DR Congo and Rwanda on behalf of …
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Artillery shelling kills at least 14 in Congo refugee camp
03 May 2024 20:21 GMT
… Congo, said on Friday that he was cutting short a European … Rwanda has sent its own troops across the border to support … Rwanda until it withdraws its troops from Congo and ends its support … government and backed by Rwandan Defense Forces, has further expanded …
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New Head of European Union Capacity (EUCAP) Somalia takes up duties
02 May 2024 14:29 GMT
Mr. Kęstutis Lančinskas, the new Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia, met with Mr. Stefano Tomat, Civilian Operations Commander and Managing Director of CPCC HQ prior to taking up duties in Somalia.
Mr. Lancinskas takes over the leadership of EUCAP Somalia …
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‘Blood minerals’: What are the hidden costs of the EU-Rwanda supply deal?
02 May 2024 10:58 GMT
… ravaged Democratic Republic of the Congo to Rwanda, where they … had “solid evidence” that Rwandan troops were present in eastern DRC … a motley crew of local defence and armed groups under the … EU gave the Rwandan military 20 million euros through its European …
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DRC: Death Toll Rises to 14, Bombing on IDP Camps
06 May 2024 04:19 GMT
… Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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DR Congo: Rwanda Opposes AU … Congo, where yesterday M23 terrorists, supported by the US and Europe … Tshisekedi, who was visiting Europe, cut short his trip … Belgium on Friday.
The UN peacekeeping mission in the DRC, known …
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Gaza, Ukraine to Haiti & Myanmar — major conflicts around the world & what you need to know
06 May 2024 04:06 GMT
… of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In December 2023, … campaign conducted by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) that has … with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), ensuring … , about 25,000 Russian troops have amassed near the town …