Tag: Kinshasa
a mass celebrated in Kinshasa “for peace and reconciliation”
The Vatican had postponed until June, for health reasons, the visit that Pope Francis had planned to make to the DRC and South Sudan on Saturday July 2. His secretary…
Demonstration in Kinshasa against the deployment of a regional force in eastern DRC
The force, decided by East African heads of state, is to be deployed in eastern DRC following recent clashes between FARDC and M23. With our correspondent in Kinshasa, Pascal Mulegwa…
the Kinshasa people awaiting the relic of Lumumba
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the population and the authorities are waiting for the relic of the former Prime Minister and hero of the country’s independence, Patrice-Emery Lumumba.…
hundreds of demonstrators in Kinshasa against Rwanda and the Congolese authorities
A series of demonstrations started in the DRC on Monday 30 May. They target Rwanda, which is officially accused by the Congolese government of supporting the M23 in the ongoing…
the forum for peace and social cohesion in Kasaï started in Kinshasa
In the DRC, the day after the reconciliation between the natives of the provinces of Greater Katanga, the forum for peace and social cohesion in Kasaï and Kasaï central began…
Kinshasa and armed groups oppose over the reintegration of rebels into the army
The Nairobi consultation team is continuing its tour of eastern DRC. Objective: to exchange with as many representatives of rebel groups, militias and other armed movements as possible before the…
the seminar for provincial deputies ends in Kinshasa
Prime Minister Sama Lukonde ended the seminar on Sunday which brought together the deputies of the provincial assemblies. The participants adhere to the program initiated by the Head of State…
IMF and Kinshasa provide update on financing program
The IMF completed a week-long mission in Kinshasa on Monday. Among the issues on the agenda was the use of part of the endowment of approximately $1.5 billion approved in…
Erdogan’s visit to the DRC, a sign of good relations between Kinshasa and Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives in Kinshasa this Sunday, February 20 for a two-day stay. He will exchange with his Congolese counterpart Félix Tshisekedi. The strengthening of relations between…
An energy cooperation agreement concluded between Brazzaville and Kinshasa
Although having great energy potential, Brazzaville and Kinshasa, the two capitals separated just by the Congo River, are experiencing serious electricity supply problems. To try to remedy this, they signed…