DRC

Uruguay to maintain Blue Helmets on UN Mission in the DRC

Published on: July 5, 2025
10:01

Montevideo, July 5 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay will maintain its contingent of blue helmets on the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Defense Minister Sandra Lazo stated.

Critical situation of displaced people in DRC

Published on: July 5, 2025
09:28

Kinshasa, July 5 (Prensa Latina) The humanitarian coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Bruno Lemarquis, warned about the critical situation seven million internally displaced persons are currently facing, while 28 million are under food insecurity.

UN report reaffirms Rwanda’s support for rebels in DRC

Published on: July 3, 2025
10:17

Kinshasa, July 3 (Prensa Latina) Rwanda continues to command and control the Alliance du Rive Congo-March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) rebellion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to a report by the UN Group of Experts.

DRC asks UN for greater commitment to humanitarian response

Published on: July 2, 2025
09:06

Kinshasa, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) warned the United Nations on the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the east of the country and asked for greater commitment to funding to address the crisis, the press reported today.

Around 250,000 victims of sexual violence in DRC

Published on: July 1, 2025
09:06

Kinshasa, July 1 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) records around 250,000 victims of sexual violence related to the armed conflict in the east of the country, according to an institution dedicated to the issue.

DRC and Rwanda to sign peace agreement in the US

Published on: June 27, 2025
11:05

Kinshasa, June 27 (Prensa Latina) The foreign ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda are scheduled to sign a peace agreement negotiated under the mediation of the United States and Qatar today in Washington.

DRC and M23 to continue negotiations in Qatar

Published on: June 23, 2025
13:00

Kinshasa, 23 (Prensa Latina) While the United States awaits the arrival of delegations from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda for the signing of an agreement, another important point in the conflict will be negotiated in Qatar.

Armed forces of DRC and Uganda to increase military operations

Published on: June 22, 2025
10:10

Kinshasa, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda will increase joint military operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed group affiliated with the Islamic State, the press informed on Sunday.

DRC capital celebrates music festival for peace

Published on: June 21, 2025
10:54

Kinshasa, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) Kinshasa celebrates today the second and last day of the Kimia Festival (peace in Lingala), an event that unites musicians from different regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Belgium.

Red Cross implements health care program in DRC

Published on: June 8, 2025
10:56

Kinshasa, June 8 (Prensa Latina) The International Committee of the Red Cross is implementing health care projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for at least 70,000 vulnerable people in Kalehe, South Kivu province.

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