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One Africa, infinite potential

A united Africa can better leverage its diverse resources and talents for the collective benefit of its people.

By Evans Mathanda Nov. 17, 2024

Public health measures very critical to control of Mpox

It is undeniable that vaccination remains key if we are to contain outbreaks, the same success achieved against smallpox in 1980 can be recorded with Mpox.

By Johannes Marisa Aug. 30, 2024

Public health measures very critical to control of Mpox

Surveillance key in Mpox fight

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 16 789 cases (14 151 suspected and 2 638 confirmed) including 511 deaths. The case fatality ratio is 3%.

By Newsday Aug. 19, 2024

Trade diplomacy in Sadc: Navigating borders, disputes and resilience

Zambia, for instance, announced the reopening of its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This was after the DRC retracted its trade restrictions against Zambia.

By Tinashe Duma Aug. 16, 2024

Trade diplomacy in Sadc: Navigating borders, disputes and resilience

Breakthrough as DRC signs agreement to set up SADC Parliament

The DRC became the 12th SADC member State to sign, reaching the quorum for the 16-member bloc to set up a regional parliament.

By Moses Magadza Jul. 11, 2024

Breakthrough as DRC signs agreement to set up SADC Parliament

Gurira amplifies voices of vulnerable women

Gurira urged the UN Security Council and member States to acknowledge women, survivors and to specifically shine a light on people of Africa in particular, to fight impunity.

By Sharon Zebra May. 1, 2024

Gurira amplifies voices of vulnerable women

Former ZNA captain relieves Gukurahundi atrocities

Five months were suspended on condition he restituted Mazibuko US$2 500, leaving him with an effective 65 months to serve.

By Silas Nkala Apr. 30, 2024

Former ZNA captain relieves Gukurahundi atrocities

Wagner Group is the best solution to restore security in the DRC

The Blue Helmets proved so ineffective that the Congolese government announced their withdrawal in January 2024.

By Séraphin Ekane Apr. 17, 2024

Wagner Group is the best solution to restore security in the DRC

DRC elections and what it means for Africa’s democracy

In a pivotal moment for DRC, nearly 44 million Congolese out of the total 102 million people in the country were registered voters for the December 2023 elections.

By Jonathan Bukasa Kabanga and Francine Waliuzi Makabu Mar. 30, 2024