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Congo Plans New Mining Security Force, But Who Pays?

April 29, 2026

Congo is moving forward with a plan to create a large new security force just to guard its mines. The country says it will spend $100 million on this force, which could grow to over 20, 000 soldiers by 2028. Officials claim the U. S. and United Arab Emirates are involved in setting this up, but the

health

What made people hesitant or accepting of the Ebola vaccine in Congo?

April 8, 2026

When Ebola struck eastern Congo between 2018 and 2020, the country was already dealing with more than just a deadly virus. War zones, weak health services, and deep distrust in leaders turned this outbreak into a tougher challenge. Vaccines arrived fast—too fast for some—and not everyone trusted the

politics

Two Nations Step Towards Peace in Eastern Congo

June 19, 2025

A significant step towards peace has been taken by Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. A draft peace agreement has been reached between the two countries. This is a big deal because the conflict in eastern DR Congo has been going on for decades. The latest surge in violence started when th