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Ship sinks in Congo with 271 passengers on board

A ship carrying 271 passengers sank in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fate of the passengers remains unknown.

News of the World • June 15, 11:32 AM • 16701 views

Ukraine will ship sunflower oil to Africa for the first time under the Grain from Ukraine program

Ukraine sends 2,453. 26 tons of sunflower oil as humanitarian aid to African countries and Palestine for the first time as part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative.

Economy • June 12, 04:13 PM • 55013 views

British intelligence: Russia expands its recruitment in the Global South to avoid additional mobilizations within the country itself

Russia is expanding efforts to recruit militants in the Global South, especially in Central African countries such as Rwanda, Burundi, Congo and Uganda, offering bonuses and salaries to avoid additional mobilization within the Russian Federation itself.

War • June 10, 08:25 AM • 25867 views

Over the past 7 months, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened 7 new embassies in Africa

Ukraine is actively expanding its diplomatic presence in Africa, having opened 7 new embassies in countries such as Mauritania, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Botswana, Rwanda, Mozambique and other Congo over the past 7 months, and plans to open 3 more embassies in Tanzania, Cameroon and Sudan.

Politics • June 7, 05:12 PM • 41959 views

"Grain from Ukraine": Kiev handed over 1,151 tons of peas to families in the Congo

Ukraine has handed over 1,151 tons of crushed peas to families in the Congo as part of the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian food program.

News of the World • June 4, 02:23 PM • 23346 views

Potential in grain and oil supply presented: Ukrainian delegation visited the Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community

The Ukrainian delegation presented President Zelensky's formula for peace, in particular paragraph 2 on food security, and demonstrated Ukraine's agricultural capabilities to the Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community.

Economy • June 4, 12:54 PM • 23513 views

Africans for $2200: Russia intensifies mercenary recruitment for the war against Ukraine

Russia has significantly intensified its campaign to recruit foreign mercenaries from Central African countries, including Rwanda, Burundi, Congo and Uganda, to participate in the war against Ukraine, offering them cash payments, monthly allowances, health insurance and Russian passports.

War • May 28, 12:46 PM • 20605 views

Coup attempt foiled in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo prevented a coup attempt by arresting those responsible for the failed attempt to overthrow President Felix Tshisekedi.

News of the World • May 19, 06:12 PM • 45566 views

The number of internally displaced persons in the world has reached an unprecedented level

In 2023, conflict and violence forced a record 75. 9 million people to flee their homes in 66 countries, half of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center.

News of the World • May 14, 03:10 PM • 20962 views

Ukraine has opened an embassy in Botswana - MFA

Ukraine opened its embassy in Gaborone, Botswana. It became the 16th Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Africa.

Politics • April 17, 04:54 PM • 22155 views

Ukraine opens an embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Ukraine continues to expand its diplomatic presence, particularly on the African continent. Yesterday, on April 10, the new Embassy of Ukraine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo officially opened.

Politics • April 11, 11:43 AM • 28156 views

Pope Francis mentions Ukraine in his Easter address and calls for hostage exchange

Pope Francis called for an end to wars, including in Ukraine, and expressed hope for a general exchange of all prisoners between Russia and Ukraine.

War • March 31, 11:48 AM • 41443 views

Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Congo opened in Uzhhorod

An Honorary Consulate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was opened in Uzhhorod, covering the Zakarpattia, Lviv, and Rivne regions of Ukraine.

Society • March 22, 10:43 PM • 38727 views

Silver Easter egg by Ukrainian-Canadian artist becomes the ninth coin in the collection of the Royal Court of Canada

Canada has officially released a silver coin in the shape of a Ukrainian Easter egg designed by Ukrainian-Canadian artist Tanya Mykytyuk, featuring intricate folk motifs and bright colors.

Culture • March 7, 12:16 PM • 23690 views

A UN helicopter was shot at in DR Congo

Two UN peacekeepers were seriously injured when their helicopter was shot at near Goma in eastern DR Congo.

News of the World • February 3, 12:49 AM • 31779 views