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Democratic Republic

UN condemns deadly attacks on civilians in DRC

The UN condemned on Friday the recent attacks against civilians carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

22 Nov 2025-19:29
Plane with ministerial delegation crash-lands in DRC

A plane carrying a delegation from the Ministry of Mines crashed during landing on Tuesday at Kolwezi Airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

17 Nov 2025-19:31
UN warns of worsening hunger crisis in eastern DR Congo

The United Nations has warned that the number of people experiencing emergency levels of hunger in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has nearly doubled since last year.

07 Nov 2025-22:49
Congo, M23 rebels to sign declaration of principles in effort to end fighting

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group are set to sign a declaration of principles aimed at ending months of deadly conflict in eastern Congo, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The signing is expected to take place on Saturday in Doha, Qatar, marking a significant step forward after prolonged negotiations.

19 Jul 2025-12:20
Rwanda pledges to uphold commitments in U.S.-brokered peace deal with DR Congo

Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Friday expressed firm commitment to implementing a recently signed U.S.-brokered peace agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo, aimed at ending years of violence in eastern Congo.

05 Jul 2025-12:38
How Azerbaijan built a modern army

On June 26, Azerbaijan celebrates Armed Forces Day—an occasion of not only historical but also profound strategic significance. The story of Azerbaijan’s military is a journey from the formation of the first national military units in the early 20th century to the development of a high-tech and capable army, now widely recognized as the strongest in the South Caucasus.

26 Jun 2025-00:10
Trump set to host DRC-Rwanda peace deal, says adviser

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to host the heads of state of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda in the “coming weeks” to sign a peace agreement aimed at ending the decades-long conflict in eastern Congo, his senior Africa adviser said on Tuesday.

25 Jun 2025-19:59
Five nations elected to UN Security Council

Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected on Tuesday as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, with their two-year terms set to begin in January 2026.

03 Jun 2025-20:59
Azerbaijan celebrates Independence Day

Today, May 28, Azerbaijan marks its Independence Day, commemorating the historic establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) in 1918, News.Az reports.

28 May 2025-09:38
DRC and US in talks over mineral resources for security deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States have initiated discussions regarding access to the country's abundant mineral resources in exchange for security assistance, as reported today.

11 Mar 2025-19:30