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DR Congo and M23 rebels sign ceasefire deal
Bangkok Post
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July 19, 2025
Agreement includes roadmap for restoring state authority in mineral-rich east of vast African country PUBLISHED : 19 Jul 2025 at 19:45 DOHA - The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal on Saturday to...
AU welcomes DRC- M23 ceasefire deal
The Standard
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Qatar's chief negotiator Mohammed al-Khulaifi (C) stands between peace mediator Sumbu Sita Mambu, a high representative of the head of state in the Democratic Republic of Congo (seated-L) and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 executive secretary...
Conflict-torn country: DR Congo, M23 armed group sign ceasefire deal
RTL Today
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July 19, 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal on Saturday to end fighting that has devastated the country's mineral-rich but conflict-torn east. The truce was agreed in a Declaration of Principles...
World AFP DR Congo, M23 armed group sign ceasefire deal
Yahoo News
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The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal on Saturday to end fighting that has devastated the country's mineral-rich but conflict-torn east. The truce was agreed in a Declaration of Principles...
DR Congo, M23 armed group sign ceasefire deal in Qatar
The Standard
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Members of the M23 armed group board a pickup truck as they leave to carry out a patrol from their position in Goma on January 29, 2025. [AFP] The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal on Saturday...
DR Congo, M23 armed group sign ceasefire deal
RTL Today
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The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal on Saturday to end fighting that has devastated the country's mineral-rich but conflict-torn east. The truce was agreed in a Declaration of Principles...
DR Congo, M23 rebels to sign ceasefire deal in Qatar
APA
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The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed in Qatar on Saturday a declaration of principles to end fighting in eastern Congo, APA reports citing Al-Arabiya. The declaration was signed between representatives from both sides in...
DR Congo, M23 rebels end fighting with truce deal in Qatar
Sabah
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July 19, 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group agreed to an immediate cease-fire at a meeting in Qatar on Saturday. The representatives of both sides met in Doha and signed a declaration of principles to end fighting in easter Congo. The...
KoBold Metals inks minerals exploration deal with DR Congo
Semafor
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KoBold Metals, a mining company backed by US billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, signed an agreement with DR Congo’s government to launch a “large-scale mineral exploration program” in the country. KoBold uses artificial intelligence to...
DR Congo, rebels vow to ink peace agreement
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have committed to signing a formal peace agreement by August 18, following months of Qatar-mediated negotiations aimed at ending years of escalating violence in the...
DR Congo, M23 rebel group finalize peace agreement
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) After months of negotiations led by Qatar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 rebel group have agreed to finalize a peace deal by August 18, marking a significant step toward resolving years of conflict in the...
DR Congo, M23 Rebels Commit to Peace Deal
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the M23 insurgent faction have vowed to finalize a peace pact by August 18, following prolonged negotiations facilitated by Qatar aimed at resolving decades of mounting conflict in the...
Ceasefire agreement between Kinshasa and M23 revives hope for lasting peace in eastern DRC
Africanews
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July 21, 2025
A long-awaited breeze of hope is emerging in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. After years of violence and the displacement of countless civilians, a principle agreement has been signed between the Congolese government and the M23...
DRCongo, Rwanda outline deal on mining, economic cooperation: US
The Standard
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Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (L) during the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh on Apr. 8, 2024 and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi, Apr. 29, 2024. [AFP] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and...
American Company Signs DR Congo Mining Deal
News Central TV
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July 18, 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed a mining exploration agreement with KoBold Metals, a company based in the United States, marking a vital collaboration aimed at enhancing American investment in the DRC’s critical mineral sector....
Barca strike tourism deal with war-torn DRC amid financial squeeze
Sabah
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July 18, 2025
Barcelona have struck a landmark four-year sponsorship agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo aimed at promoting the country’s tourism industry and boosting the war-torn nation’s global image. The deal, finalized June 29, is reported to...
Beyond the Beat: Congo’s World Music Festival Charts New Course for Culture and Tourism
Graphic
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July 19, 2025
This week, the city of Kinshasa saw and witnessed a pulsating blend of rhythm, colour and celebration. The forecourt of the National Assembly, known affectionately as the People’s Palace, was transformed into a musical arena for three nights of...
Experts skeptical about DR Congo-AFC/M23 peace deal
Deutsche Welle
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July 20, 2025
In the declaration of principles signed under Qatari mediation in Doha on Saturday, the Congolese government and the AFC/M23 rebellion affirmed their commitment to seeking a peaceful resolution to the conflict through negotiation, in line with the...
Tackling Mpox Through Global And Local Collaboration In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Mpox continues to strain the Democratic Republic of the Congo's health system. Between 1 January and 31 May 2025, the country reported more than 12 000 suspected cases and 22 deaths, accounting for over 50% of all mpox cases in...
Congo and rebels have committed to ending war in the east. Here's what to know
Yahoo News
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in eastern Congo, where ethnic tensions and quest for rich minerals have resulted in one of Africa’s longest conflicts with...