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Long road for DRC as it renegotiates minerals deal with China

A massive "resource for infrastructure" deal between China and the Democratic Republic of Congo has been criticised by Kinshasa as too favourable to Beijing. President Felix Tshisekedi was there in May to rebalance the contract. Three months later, Congolese civil society groups are upset over what they call a lack…

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ECOWAS says military intervention in Niger 'last resort'

In tonight's edition: The cutting of power transmission from Nigeria to Niger puts pressure on Niamey as regional defence chiefs meet to work out the next steps in response to last week's coup. Also, after the recent end of a three-year goods ban, Beninese traders who have long relied on…

France 24

Why is the DRC wasting precious resources on an outdated testament to French colonial power?

As Le Jeux de la Francophonie begin in Kinshasa, questions must be asked about the event’s value and France’s role in African affairs, writes Vava Tampa

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Kinshasa residents terrified by rising number of public transportation kidnappings

Twenty-seven people in the Democratic Republic of Congo were sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping passengers who had the misfortune of getting into their fake taxis. But despite this mass sentencing, which took place between July 5 and 7, people in Kinshasa are still terrified by the rising number…

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Former minister and opposition MP found dead in Kinshasa

The Congolese former minister Cherubin Okende, who was until this week a member of the opposition in parliament, has been found dead in his car.

Radio France Internationale

Seeking the perfect body: When low-cost plastic surgery in Mexico turns deadly

In this edition, where the desire for perfect beauty runs the risk of death or injury. We report from the Mexican state of Sinaloa where many women who can't afford plastic surgery, head to clandestine clinics offering low-cost cosmetic procedures. Also the Kinshasa shelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo…

France 24

Congo woman saves young mothers from unpaid maternity bills

Three weeks after giving birth to twins, 16-year-old Annaelle felt like a hostage: the hospital would not let her leave until she'd paid her medical bills, but she had no money.

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Congo security forces fire tear gas at anti-government protesters

Democratic Republic of Congo security forces fired tear gas and fought running battles in the streets of the capital Kinshasa with anti-government protesters demonstrating on Saturday over alleged irregularities in voter registration.

Reuters

'It hurts': DR Congo currency drops amid war spending, arrears payments

Kinshasa (AFP) - A falling local currency, salary arrears payments and war spending have pushed up prices in impoverished Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving locals struggling to afford basics.

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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.

France 24

Some Congolese protest and question motives of Macron visit

Shouting through megaphones, a dozen Congolese anti-French protesters waylaid commuters on a busy road in the capital Kinshasa and passed out leaflets to boost opposition to a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday.

Reuters

DR Congo dandies honour fallen icon

KINSHASA: Flamboyant dandies paraded near the tomb of one of their icons in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, flaunting coveted designer labels in stark contrast to the grinding poverty surrounding them.

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'Our pope': DR Congo dandies honour fallen icon

Kinshasa (AFP) - Flamboyant dandies paraded near the tomb of one of their icons in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, flaunting coveted designer labels in stark contrast to the grinding poverty surrounding them.

AFP

UN peacekeeper killed in attack on helicopter in DR Congo

Kinshasa (AFP) - A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed and another wounded in an attack on their helicopter in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, the organisation said.

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Pope Francis takes peace mission to S.Sudan after DR Congo

Juba (AFP) - Pope Francis arrived on a three-day visit to South Sudan on Friday to promote peace and reconciliation in the world's youngest country, traumatised by civil war and scarred by poverty.

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Pope Francis takes Africa peace mission to S.Sudan after DR Congo

Kinshasa (AFP) - Pope Francis is due to wind up his trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and arrive in South Sudan on Friday on a three-day visit to promote peace and reconciliation in a country still bearing the scars of civil war.

Reuters

Demonstrators in DR Congo demand pope meet sexual abuse victims

Around two dozen activists and sexual abuse victims demonstrated in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital on Thursday across the road from a cathedral where Pope Francis was meeting clergy.

France 24

Pope Francis and Africa: After DR Congo, high-stakes visit to South Sudan

In Kinshasa on Wednesday, the pope called for mutual forgiveness as he met with survivors of the brutal three-decade old war in eastern DR Congo. It was just one of the highlights of a three-day visit that comes at a crucial juncture for the nation that is home to Africa's…

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Pope urges Congolese youth to build better future

Kinshasa (AFP) - Pope Francis on Thursday urged tens of thousands of young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo to work towards a better future and shun corruption in the deeply Catholic country, which is plagued by violence in its east.

Reuters

Shun ethnic rivalry and corruption, pope tells African youth

Pope Francis on Thursday urged young people in Democratic Republic of Congo to forge a new future without the ethnic rivalry, corruption and distrust that have fuelled so many bloody conflicts in Africa.

France 24

Pope Francis slams 'brutal atrocities' committed in DR Congo

In tonight's edition: The pope consoles Congolese victims of atrocities from the country's volatile east as he welcomes them in Kinshasa on the second day of his trip. Also, the trafficking of medical products in the Sahel is on the rise and costing lives, according to a UN report. Finally,…

AFP

Pope Francis slams 'brutal atrocities' in DR Congo

Kinshasa (AFP) - Pope Francis slammed "brutal atrocities" committed in eastern DR Congo after hearing harrowing accounts of violence from the turbulent region during the second day of his visit to the conflict-torn country Wednesday.

Reuters

As Pope Francis visits Congo, LGBT+ activists cheer for perceived ally

LGBT+ activists in Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating the arrival of Pope Francis, whose recent push for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations has given them hope of greater acceptance of their community across Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Pope tells Congolese to foster peace, denounces plundering of minerals

Presiding over a Mass in the Congolese capital Kinshasa on Wednesday, Pope Francis urged the nation’s people to forgive those who have harmed them and denounced the "poison of greed" driving conflicts in Africa.

AFP

One million faithful attend pope's mass in DR Congo capital

Kinshasa (AFP) - Over a million worshippers turned out for a papal mass in DR Congo's capital Wednesday, organisers said, on the second day of Pope Francis's visit to the conflict-torn country.

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