DRC

UNHCR repatriates 72 people from Angola to DRC

Published on: October 4, 2023
16:45

Luanda, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Wednesday announced on X social media the repatriation of 72 people from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

DRC: Sexual violence against women in refugee camps on the rise

Published on: September 16, 2023
10:04

Kinshasa, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The number of women victims of sexual violence in camps for displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is on the rise, according to international organizations.

DRC to begin school year amid domestic insecurity

Published on: September 3, 2023
09:18

Kinshasa, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will start the 2023-2024 school year 2023-2024 on Monday following an agreement reached between the government and the teachers' unions, the Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST) Minister Tony Mwaba stated.

Angola, DRC ink oil agreement

Published on: July 14, 2023
13:21

Luanda, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reportedly reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons in the so-called Zone of Common Interest.

Congolese President receives DRC Deputy Foreign Minister

Published on: July 13, 2023
13:45

Brazzaville, Jul 13 (Prensa Latina) Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso on Thursday received the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Crispin Mbadu Phanzu, who conveyed a message from President Felix Tshisekedi.

Uhuru Kenyata calls on all parties to lay down arms in DRC

Published on: July 12, 2023
15:32

Kinshasa, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Former Kenyan President H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, in his capacity as the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC), Led- Nairobi Process on restoration of peace in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Wednesday called on all armed groups in DRC to cease hostilities and lay down arms in order to move forward in peace talks.

South Africa reaffirms support to peace negotiations in DRC

Published on: July 6, 2023
17:03

Kinshasa, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) South African President Ciryl Ramaphosa on Thursday reaffirmed his country's strong support for peace and security in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a press briefing, Ramaphosa assured South Africa has ever been and always will be available to the DRC, even amid its most challenging times.

DRC begins campaign against malaria

Published on: December 17, 2022
10:02

Brazzaville, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have started a domestic campaign to fight off malaria by distributing as many as 1.3 million mosquito nets, according to local press media.

Mass displacements in DRC pose deadly threat to children – UNICEF

Published on: November 8, 2022
17:46

Kinshasa, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of children fleeing fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are at grave risk in overcrowded and unsanitary camps for internally displaced people (IDPs), UNICEF warned Tuesday.

UPDF chopper crash kills Ugandan troops in DR Congo

Published on: September 29, 2022
12:02

Kampala, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) More than a dozen Ugandan soldiers died following a helicopter crashed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during take-off, the Uganda People's Defense Forces reported on Thursday.

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