Tag: Kinshasa
in Kinshasa, Pope Francis denounces the “economic colonialism” which “is unleashed” in Africa
Pope Francis landed on Tuesday, January 31 in the early afternoon, at Kinshasa airport, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The pontiff is in the country for a four-day visit,…
beginning of an operation to evict street vendors in Kinshasa
In the DRC, a major eviction operation begins Monday, January 8 in the city of Kinshasa. The capital is expecting a visit from Pope Francis from January 31 to February…
the authorities announce the dismantling of a spy network in Kinshasa
On Tuesday, December 27, the Congolese authorities presented on television four alleged spies, including two Rwandans, who were operating in Kinshasa. With our correspondent in Kinshasa, Pascal Mulegwa After revealing…
in Kinshasa, trade undermined by deadly floods
The floods which killed nearly 120 people, according to a provisional report, also caused very heavy material damage, in particular the collapse of a section of the national road 1.…
in Kinshasa, the disarray of the displaced after the violence in Mai-Ndombé
In the DRC, the province of Mai-Nombé has been plagued by inter-community violence for several months with attacks that have even spread to neighboring provinces. The situation has led to…
a possible amnesty at the heart of the discussions between Kinshasa and the armed groups of the East
The inter-Congolese dialogue begins its second day of work Thursday, December 1 in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Over 200 delegates are represented, including more than 50 DRC armed and civil…
Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Kinshasa
Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Kinshasa on Sunday for a short visit during which he is to meet Felix Tshisekedi. According to the official press release, William Ruto should…
demonstration of hundreds of people with disabilities in Kinshasa
Hundreds of people with disabilities took to the streets of Kinshasa on Tuesday, November 15, to demand the establishment of a permanent administration for the ministry dedicated to the disabled…
fighting spreads to North Kivu as diplomacy heats up in Kinshasa
The fighting continued this Saturday, November 12, 2022 in North Kivu. New violent clashes have pitted the Congolese army against M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. And the…
the Central African community meets in Kinshasa
As Chad recovers from the deadly crackdown on protests, Kinshasa is hosting an Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) summit on Tuesday (25 October) on the political situation in…