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DRC conflict: talks have failed to bring peace. Is it time to try sanctions?

The crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) escalated at the end of January 2025 when Goma, the capital of the province of North Kivu, fell to Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.

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France ramps up diplomacy as M23 rebels advance in eastern DRC

President Emmanuel Macron is stepping up diplomatic efforts to address the worsening crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where violence between the Congolese army and M23 rebels has displaced hundreds of thousands. The rebels are reportedly supported by Rwandan forces, a claim Kigali denies.

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Isabel dos Santos: From Africa’s richest woman to ‘dirty money’ probe

Dos Santos is facing sanctions and investigations in Angola, the UK, the US and Portugal.

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DR Congo, Rwanda Peace Talks Cancelled

Talks due Sunday between the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to end conflict in the eastern DRC were called off after negotiations deadlocked, officials said.

International Business Times

DR Congo, Rwanda peace talks in Angola cancelled after hitting 'deadlock'

The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo were to meet this Sunday in Angola for a fresh round of talks aimed at ending the conflict in the DRC's troubled east. But the talks almost immediately hit a 'deadlock', according to the representative of the DRC.

Radio France Internationale

In Angola, Biden Promises To Invest Differently To China

President Joe Biden will make the case on Wednesday in Angola that the United States must do better rather than more than China to regain influence in Africa.

International Business Times

Joe Biden addresses America’s ‘original sin’ of slavery on Angola visit

US president remembers ‘stolen men and women and children brought to our shores’ and lauds American investment in country

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Biden Kicks Off Two-day Angola Visit

US President Joe Biden is in Angola on Tuesday for the first and only visit to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency, which is focused on a major infrastructure project that is a counterpoint to China's investments.

International Business Times

Thousands cheer Biden's arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit

President Joe Biden has arrived for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa to the cheers of thousands in Angola

The Independent UK

Biden visits Angola to keep railway project and American interests on track

US President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday, delivering on a promise to make an official trip to Africa before leaving office. The journey, likely his last one overseas as president, centres on an ambitious railway project aimed at challenging China's grip on central Africa's mineral exports.

Radio France Internationale

Biden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip?

It’s a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won’t be easy.

Al Jazeera

With Angola Trip, Biden Fulfills His Promise To Visit Sub-Saharan Africa

Outgoing US President Joe Biden is headed to the southern African country of Angola this week, fulfilling a key promise in a bid to shore up ties with the continent.

International Business Times

Why hasn’t US President Biden made any state visits to Africa?

The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent.

Al Jazeera

Biden to visit Angola as global powers vie for African influence

US and EU are supporting infrastructure projects in Angola, which has historically been closer to Russia and China

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As Rwanda votes, tensions with neighbouring DR Congo deepen over M23

A recent UN report accuses Rwanda of aiding M23 rebel group that’s battling Congolese forces in eastern DRC.

International Business Times

Angola To Quit OPEC Over Oil Production Quotas Disagreement

Angola said on Thursday it would leave OPEC over a disagreement on production quotas following the oil cartel's decision last month to further slash output next year.

The Guardian - UK

Isabel dos Santos has £580m of assets frozen by UK high court

Billionaire daughter of Angola’s former president is being sued by telecoms company Unitel

International Business Times

Biden Meets Angolan Leader As US Aims To Counter China In Africa

President Joe Biden and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco met at the White House on Thursday to discuss infrastructure and regional security, as the United States seeks to counter China's growing influence in Africa.

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In DR Congo, Macron pledges aid, warns of sanctions if peace efforts are derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday pledged 34 million euros ($36 million) as part of an EU aid package to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On the final stop in Kinshasa of his four-nation African tour, Macron said any party seeking to derail peace efforts should face sanctions.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron hails renewed economic ties with Angola

French President Emmanuel Macron has inked an economic deal with Angola, the second country on his four-nation tour of central Africa aimed at renewing frayed ties with the continent and developing different kinds of partnerships.

Reuters

Analysis-Southern Africa calls the tune as great power suitors queue up

South Africa and its neighbours were at the centre of a tussle for influence this week when top Russian and U.S. officials visited, offering a rare moment of leverage for governments on a continent more used to being buffeted by events than wooed.

Al Jazeera

Angola’s Lourenço returns but youths shake ruling party chokehold

More than 60 percent of Angolans are under 24 and their frustration helped the opposition come close to unseating MPLA.

Reuters

Angola leader pledges jobs for youth at swearing in after disputed poll

Angolan President Joao Lourenco promised to create jobs for the country's disenfranchised and largely unemployed youth on Thursday, as he was sworn in after an election he acknowledged had been bitterly disputed by the opposition.

Reuters

Angolan opposition seeks annulment of Aug. 24 election

Angola's main opposition party said on Thursday it filed a case with the constitutional court to seek the annulment of last week's election in which the ruling MPLA was declared the winner.

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Angola's MPLA has been in power for nearly 50 years. The big challenges they must fix

Angolan president João Lourenço, who has been returned to power with a greatly reduced majority, faces the challenging task of turning around the economy and improving the living conditions of the majority, particularly young people.

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