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President Hichilema Urges Great Lakes Region to Prioritise Economic Integration and Conflict Prevention

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia’s Hichilema Calls for Regional Investment, Trade and Economic Integration to Prevent Conflict Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has called on countries in the Great Lakes region to prioritise economic integration, cross-border trade and job creation as part of efforts to address the underlying causes of conflict and strengthen regional stability. Speaking at the opening of the 20th Ordinary Session of the Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee (RIMC) of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) in Lusaka on 19 October, Mr Hichilema said poverty, economic exclusion and youth unemployment remained… Read More Here

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US Sanctions Target Mineral Trafficking Networks Linked to Eastern DRC Conflict

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Constance

US Imposes Sanctions on Individuals and Entities Over Alleged Conflict Mineral Smuggling in Eastern DRC The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities accused of involvement in the illicit trade of minerals originating from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to statements from the U.S. State Department and Treasury Department. The measures focus on networks alleged to be linked to the smuggling of conflict minerals through regional supply chains. Among those sanctioned are individuals and entities accused of facilitating the movement of… Read More Here

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US Embassy Denies Funding Mine Security Unit in DRC Amid Conflicting Statements

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Constance

US Embassy in Kinshasa Rejects Claims of Funding $100M Mine Patrol Unit in DR Congo as Mining Authority Clarifies Financing Plans In a statement released on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the United States Embassy in Kinshasa denied reports that it is currently funding a mine patrol or security unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The clarification comes after an announcement earlier in the week by the General Inspectorate of Mines (IGM), which stated that mine security agents would be deployed in the coming days to mining sites across… Read More Here

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French Public Opinion Turns Sharply Against Rwanda in DRC Conflict

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Constance

Norstat Poll Reveals Strong French Support for Sanctions on Rwanda Over DRC Conflict A Norstat poll conducted on January 30–31, 2026, with a representative sample of 1,000 French citizens, reveals a major shift in public opinion regarding the conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). French attitudes have moved from passive or simplified perspectives to a structured and reasoned condemnation grounded in international law, human realities, and global economic responsibility. Rwanda Under Strong Public Scrutiny The survey shows overwhelming disapproval of Rwanda’s actions: 98% of respondents believe… Read More Here

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M23 Strengthens War Economy Through Mining and Taxation in North and South Kivu

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Constance

One Year After Goma’s Fall, M23’s Resource-Funded War Economy Remains Strong. One year after the fall of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the March 23 Movement (M23) has consolidated a resilient war economy built on control of natural resources and the establishment of a parallel administration across territories under its control, particularly in North and South Kivu. Despite sustained regional and international diplomatic efforts, the group’s financial base remains intact—and in some areas has grown stronger. A Parallel Administration Funded by Widespread Taxation According to Zobel Behalal,… Read More Here

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A New Chapter for the Great Lakes? Tshisekedi and Kagame Sign Washington Peace Accord

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025 Constance

Tshisekedi and Kagame Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Agreement in Washington to Ease DRC–Rwanda Tensions, Under the mediation of U.S. President Donald Trump, Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame signed a peace agreement in Washington on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The accord is presented as an important step toward normalizing relations between the two neighboring countries after years of regional tension. Although orchestrated by the White House, the agreement primarily seeks to establish a new framework for cooperation in the Great Lakes region. It outlines… Read More Here

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Tshisekedi Says US-Brokered Peace Deal With Rwanda Fails to Halt Fighting in Eastern DRC

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 Constance

DRC’s Tshisekedi: US-Mediated Peace Deal With Rwanda Stalls as M23 Conflict Persists President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) said on Monday that a US-mediated peace deal with Rwanda, signed in June, has so far failed to stop fighting in the country’s conflict-ridden east. Speaking in New York, Tshisekedi thanked US President Donald Trump for his mediation efforts but stressed that violence persists. A Fragile US-Brokered Agreement The peace deal, brokered by Washington on June 27, sought to end Rwandan support for the M23 rebel movement, which… Read More Here

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Rwanda and DRC Advance Peace Deal with Mineral Supply Chain Reforms

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 Constance

Rwanda and DRC to Finalize Mineral Supply Chain Framework to Attract Global Investment Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are preparing to finalize an economic framework that aims to reform mineral supply chains and attract international investment. The initiative, developed in partnership with third parties including the United States, follows the peace deal signed in Washington earlier this year. According to sources, the draft framework is currently under discussion with stakeholders such as private sector representatives, multilateral banks, and donor agencies. Rwanda and DRC are expected to meet… Read More Here

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U.S., DRC, and Rwanda Advance Partnership on Critical Minerals and Regional Peace

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 Constance

U.S. Hosts Roundtable with DRC and Rwanda to Boost Critical Mineral Security and Regional Stability Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) hosted a high-level roundtable on Thursday, August 28, in Washington, D.C., bringing together delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The discussions centered on strengthening collaboration in investment and critical mineral security—key to unlocking the economic potential of the Great Lakes region. SAFE highlighted on its official X account that with the implementation of the Peace Agreement, Rwanda and the DRC now have an opportunity to harness… Read More Here

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U.S. Sanctions Armed Groups Exploiting Critical Minerals in Eastern DRC

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 Constance

U.S. Warns Armed Groups in DRC: Sanctions Target Illicit Mineral Trade and Rwanda-Backed M23 The United States announced new sanctions on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, targeting armed groups involved in the illegal exploitation of critical minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Washington also warned that it is prepared to act against any group obstructing U.S. and allied access to these minerals, particularly in Rubaya, an area under the control of Rwanda’s army and M23 rebels for several months. “The Treasury Department will not hesitate to take action against… Read More Here