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Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Addresses Security Challenges in North Kivu 1 Mining in DRC Governance Regional conflict 

Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Addresses Security Challenges in North Kivu

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Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka convened in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on the evening of Wednesday, June 26, 2024, where she addressed a gathering of representatives from the active forces following a lengthy Provincial Security Council meeting. In her address, Prime Minister Suminwa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bolstering the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) to tackle the challenges posed by armed groups and Rwandan aggression through its proxies, such as the M23 rebellion. “I extend my tribute not only to our soldiers… Read More Here
CODECO Militiamen Kill Over 40 in Ituri Gold Mining Village 2 Mining in DRC Gold Regional conflict 

CODECO Militiamen Kill Over 40 in Ituri Gold Mining Village

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More than forty people were killed in a double incursion by militiamen from the Cooperative for the Development of Congo (CODECO) from June 20 to 21, 2024, in the village of Bianda, Djugu territory, in the Ituri province. This tragic event was reported by MINES.CD, citing local sources. Dieudonné Lossa, a civil society activist from Ituri, stated that these attacks targeted gold-producing areas, likely for the purpose of exploiting gold. “These attacked areas are where gold mining takes place, and it is possible that it is a strategic move for… Read More Here
Militiamen Take Over Abandoned Mining Sites in North Kivu 3 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

Militiamen Take Over Abandoned Mining Sites in North Kivu

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Several mining operators were forced to abandon their sites in Mangurujipa, located in the Lubero territory of North Kivu, according to reports received by MINES.CD on Friday, June 14, 2024, from local civil society groups. Local sources indicated that numerous abandoned mining sites have fallen under the control of militiamen, who have increased taxes to the detriment of the operators. “Most mining operators have abandoned their sites due to continuous harassment by Mayi-Mayi militiamen, who also identify themselves as Wazalendo. These militiamen demand significant contributions from the operators, forcing them… Read More Here
EU Ambassador Highlights Congolese Origin of Rwanda's Mineral Exports Amid Rising Tensions 4 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

EU Ambassador Highlights Congolese Origin of Rwanda’s Mineral Exports Amid Rising Tensions

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“All independent reports show that at least 80 percent of the minerals exported by Rwanda are of Congolese origin,” revealed the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during an interview with Human Rights Watch in Kinshasa. This statement comes amidst escalating tensions between Kinshasa and Kigali, with both sides leveling accusations against each other. The DRC has long condemned the plundering of its minerals, particularly since the onset of the conflict led by Rwanda under the guise of the M23 rebel group. The… Read More Here
South African Peacekeeper Killed in Clashes with M23 Rebels in Eastern DRC 5 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

South African Peacekeeper Killed in Clashes with M23 Rebels in Eastern DRC

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the death of one of its peacekeeping soldiers following violent clashes with M23 rebels near the city of Sake in North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The city is located 27 kilometers west of Goma. The SANDF reported that 13 other soldiers were wounded in the intense confrontation with the M23 rebels. The clashes were triggered by an ambush initially launched by the Congolese army (FARDC), to which the M23 rebels retaliated fiercely. “The members of the SANDF came… Read More Here
Presidents of DRC and Poland Discuss Security and Bilateral Relations 6 Governance Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

Presidents of DRC and Poland Discuss Security and Bilateral Relations

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Last Friday, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held a telephone conversation with Polish President Andrzej Duda. The discussion focused on topics of mutual interest, including bilateral relations and the security situation in eastern DRC. President Duda, on behalf of Poland, condemned the attempt to destabilize Congolese institutions on Sunday, May 19, in Kinshasa. He reaffirmed Poland’s commitment to peace, security, and the preservation of the DRC’s territorial integrity. Addressing recent social media controversies regarding his visit to Rwanda, President Duda denounced the manipulations and expressed… Read More Here
Family of American caught up in DRC failed coup say their son went to Africa on vacation 7 Mining in DRC Governance Regional conflict 

Family of American caught up in DRC failed coup say their son went to Africa on vacation

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The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo said their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism, according to a statement provided to The Associated Press. Tyler Thompson, 21, was one of at least three Americans who were named by the Congolese army as being part of a failed effort to overthrow the government in Kinshasa in the early hours Sunday under eccentric, self-exiled leader Christian Malanga. The two other Americans allegedly involved were… Read More Here
DRC Forces Push to Reclaim Key Mining Town from M23 Rebels 8 Mining in DRC Coltan Regional conflict 

DRC Forces Push to Reclaim Key Mining Town from M23 Rebels

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The armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have launched multiple assaults this week, in collaboration with the youth militia group Wazalendo, to retake the mining town of Rubaya from the M23 rebels, who are reportedly supported by Rwanda. Local sources indicate that intense fighting is currently underway in Runigi, less than 10 km from Rubaya in Masisi territory, between loyalist forces and the rebels. Reports to MINES.CD confirm that Wazalendo resistance fighters have regained control of the village of Somikivu in Rutshuru territory and are advancing on… Read More Here
Kenyan President Calls on DRC to Address Internal Strife 9 Mining in DRC Governance Regional conflict 

Kenyan President Calls on DRC to Address Internal Strife

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Kenyan President William Ruto has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to confront its internal challenges and cease falsely implicating Rwanda in the violence plaguing its eastern territories. In an interview with the French media outlet Jeune Afrique, President Ruto stressed the importance of the DRC, led by President Felix Tshisekedi, addressing the root causes of the conflict in the east, primarily driven by the M23 rebel fighters. During a meeting of heads of state, it was confirmed that the M23 fighters are of Congolese origin, not Rwandan, as… Read More Here
Companies Boycott Minerals from Conflict Zones in Eastern DRC 10 Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

Companies Boycott Minerals from Conflict Zones in Eastern DRC

Constance
Numerous companies have opted to refrain from purchasing minerals originating from areas under the control of M23/RDF rebels in Masisi territory, located in the province of North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This strategic decision aims to halt the financing of armed groups and combat human rights abuses associated with mining activities in conflict zones. Yvette Mwanza, the provincial president of the North Kivu Chamber of Mines, announced this collective boycott during an address to the local press. She emphasized the need for strict adherence to international standards… Read More Here

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