Democratic Republic of the Congo
Geneva-based Mercuria Energy Group and US-based TechMet Ltd. are discussing a joint tantalum mining project in the DRC. The initiative depends on a peace agreement to be facilitated by the Trump administration.
Hollywood star and UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visited Kherson and Mykolaiv. She spoke with medics, volunteers, and families living under the threat of shelling.
In an interview with CBS News, Donald Trump pulled out a list of 8 "ended wars" that he allegedly completed in 8 months. Critics questioned his claims.
The United Nations is facing a liquidity crisis that will lead to a quarter reduction of peacekeeping troops in nine operations worldwide. This decision is due to a lack of funds, and future funding from the US remains uncertain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi, thanking him for his solidarity. The leaders discussed peace, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the development of bilateral relations, including defense cooperation, agricultural technologies, and digitalization.
At least 193 people have died in two boat accidents on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The causes of the accidents have not been established, but they may be related to overloading and night navigation.
Over 70 people died as a result of an attack by the Islamist group ADF in eastern DR Congo. The attack occurred in the village of Ntoyo, where militants attacked a mourning site using rifles, axes, and machetes.
Donald Trump plans to negotiate with Vladimir Putin to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The American leader is confident that he can resolve the situation, citing his experience of ending seven conflicts.
Grace Geyoro moved to London City for £1. 4 million, breaking the previous transfer record. London City Lionesses have signed 16 players this summer, including well-known footballers.
Senegalese authorities reported the detection of the first mpox case this year in a foreigner. The patient is isolated and receiving treatment; no new cases have been detected.
UNN offers five rice dish recipes: salmon and mozzarella risotto, porcini mushroom risotto, jumping john, mozzarella arancini, vegetable biryani. These dishes are suitable for both everyday and festive tables.
John Bolton claims Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize "more than anything in the world. " Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may nominate him.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha expressed condolences over the death of dozens of people in the DRC as a result of an attack by a terrorist group linked to the "Islamic State". Kyiv strongly condemns the outbreak of violence against peaceful Congolese citizens.
In eastern Congo, militants from the ADF group, linked to the "Islamic State", attacked a church in the city of Komanda. At least 38 people were killed in the attack.
Over 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024, according to a UN report. This led to an increase in measles and whooping cough incidence in Europe and a measles outbreak in the US.
The Russian Federation is actively increasing its propaganda presence in Africa, using RT and TASS to broadcast in over 40 countries in six languages. The HUR warns of the launch of training programs for journalists and the creation of new information centers under the control of the FSB.
Ihor Brusylo, Deputy Head of the President's Office, held an online meeting with diplomats regarding cooperation with African countries. Issues of agriculture, education, digitalization and countering cyber threats, as well as the humanitarian initiative "Grain from Ukraine", were discussed.
The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry, with 65 people on board, sank off the Indonesian island of Bali. As a result of the incident, four people died, 38 are considered missing, and 23 were rescued.
Rwanda and DR Congo signed a peace agreement in Washington, mediated by the US, which provides for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops from eastern Congo and the launch of economic integration. The US, in turn, received preferential rights to extract minerals in the Congo.
Donald Trump said his promise to end the war in Ukraine in a day was sarcastic. He added that the war turned out to be more complicated than anyone could have imagined.
Russia has been included in the UN "List of Shame" for the third time in a row for killing and maiming Ukrainian children. This is a permanent member of the UN Security Council, which systematically attacks children, schools, and hospitals, and also abducts children.
Donald Trump announced successful mediation in concluding a peace treaty between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, which had been at war for decades. Representatives of the countries will arrive in Washington for the final signing of the agreement.
Over 13 million people in Africa could contract malaria due to reduced funding for the U. S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). International aid budgets are under increasing pressure.
In 2024, violence against children in conflict zones reached unprecedented levels, with a 25% increase in grave violations. Gaza, DRC, Somalia, Nigeria, and Haiti are of particular concern.
92-year-old Étienne Davignon is accused of involvement in the murder of Patrice Lumumba in 1961. The hearing is scheduled for January 2026, and relatives are demanding the truth.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The reasons are problems with document security and migration cooperation.
In 2024, the world lost a record area of tropical forests, especially in Brazil, due to massive fires caused by climate change. Bolivia was also severely affected, and Canada and Russia recorded record forest fires.
Due to lack of funding, including from the US, millions of refugees will be at risk of violence and exploitation. The UN calls for increased humanitarian aid to prevent a catastrophe.
Cases of a new, more dangerous strain of monkeypox, Clade I, common in Africa, have been recorded in Europe. Cases have been detected in a number of countries, including Great Britain, Germany and France.