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Fox Newsworld16 hrs ago
DRC and U.S. Sign Strategic Partnership for Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States signed an agreement on December 4, 2025, to expand economic ties and secure mineral supplies. Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner said Kinshasa seeks multiple partners rather than competition with any single country.
israelnationalnews.comworld4 days ago
Shas MK questioned over alleged use of public funds for newspaper
A Shas lawmaker was questioned by police as part of an investigation into suspected diversion of public education funds to a party-affiliated newspaper seven years ago.
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France 24world15 days agoUpdated
DR Congo Minister Says Rwanda Lacks Will to Implement 2025 Peace Deal
DR Congo communications minister Patrick Muyaya accused Rwanda of lacking the political will to carry out a US-brokered peace agreement signed in 2025. Rwandan officials countered that Kinshasa has not met its own obligations under the deal.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld17 days ago
DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings in Kinshasa and Three Provinces After 47 New Ebola Cases
The government has banned mass gatherings in the capital and three other provinces to contain an Ebola outbreak that has reached 1,274 confirmed cases and 360 deaths. Opposition figures say the order is aimed at blocking a planned protest.
France 24world17 days ago
Rwandan Minister Says US Mediation in DR Congo Conflict Is Biased
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said in a France 24 interview that his country is disappointed by what he described as increasingly biased US mediation. He accused the United States of sanctioning Rwanda alone while accusing Kinshasa of failing to honor the 2025 Was…
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France 24world17 days ago
Rwandan Foreign Minister Says U.S. Mediation in DR Congo Conflict Is Biased
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe stated in a France 24 interview that the United States has applied sanctions only to Rwanda while DR Congo has not met commitments under the June 2025 Washington Accords. He said Kinshasa has failed to enforce a ceasefire or neutraliz…
Al Jazeeraworld18 days ago
Democratic Republic of Congo Files Case Against Rwanda at International Court of Justice
Kinshasa filed the case this week seeking orders for Rwanda to halt activities in eastern provinces and pay reparations. Al Jazeera reported the move amid ongoing accusations of Rwandan involvement in regional conflict.
nypost.comworld22 days ago
Tests Find 46% of Sampled Klamath River Salmon Carry Parasite, Up From 22% Last Year
nypost.com reported that 46 percent of 696 Chinook salmon tested positive for Ceratonova shasta during the 2026 outmigration season. The rate marks an increase from 22 percent the prior year. Officials in California and Oregon are monitoring the parasite in the river system.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics23 days ago
Netanyahu Offers Haredi Parties Legislative Concessions for Judicial Overhaul Support
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is advancing an agreement with United Torah Judaism and Shas. The parties would back judicial overhaul measures in return for legislation benefiting the Haredim, Haaretz reported on June 24 2026.
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Threaten to Leave Netanyahu Coalition Over Draft Exemptions
Shas and United Torah Judaism leaders told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday they will withdraw support unless the Knesset advances two bills this week. The measures would classify Torah study as national service and halt arrests of draft-age Haredi men.
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Haredi Party Leaders Say They Will Back Knesset Dissolution Over Three Bills
Leaders of Degel Hatorah and Shas stated they would support dissolving Israel's parliament unless progress occurs on legislation concerning Torah study, arrests of Torah students, and kosher certification rules.
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france24.compolitics23 days ago
Ultra-Orthodox Party Leaders Threaten Knesset Dissolution Over Draft Bill
The leaders of Degel Hatorah and Shas said they would back dissolving the Knesset if the ultra-Orthodox draft bill shows no progress. The announcement links continued coalition support to movement on the legislation.
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Los Angeles Timespolitics30 days ago
California Sues Shasta County Over Voter-Approved Limits on Mail Voting
State officials filed suit Friday in a state appeals court seeking to block a Shasta County measure that restricts mail voting and requires photo identification. The complaint argues the measure conflicts with state election law ahead of the November election.
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Haredi Parties Halt Coalition Voting Over Daycare Subsidies Bill
Shas and UTJ withdrew support for coalition legislation after the daycare subsidies bill was removed from the Knesset agenda. The parties said they would stop backing coalition bills until the measure advances.
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New York Postpolitics32 days ago
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Northern California Through Tuesday
Temperatures may reach 110°F in parts of the Sacramento Valley and Shasta County. Overnight lows are forecast to stay in the 70s across the region.
citizen.co.zafinance34 days ago
Clashes Erupt in Kinshasa During Opposition Rally Against Term Limit Bill
Police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators outside Parliament after opposition and pro-government supporters fought. Opposition leader Martin Fayulu was among those injured.
finance.yahoo.combusiness37 days ago
DRC Cobalt Quota System Drives Prices From $21k to $56k Amid IMF Demand Slowdown Warning
Kinshasa replaced open-ended exports with controlled allocations after a temporary ban. Revenues are projected at $2.3 billion this year versus $617 million without intervention.
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Haredi Party Leaders Visit Prison to Support Arrested Draft Evaders and Call for Torah Study Recognition
Arye Deri and two other Shas lawmakers met arrested haredi draft evaders at Neve Tzedek Military Prison on June 7, 2026, and called for their release.
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rte.iepolitics48 days agoUpdated
Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DRC Kills 10, 1 Recovers
The World Health Organization reports a 30-50% death rate among confirmed cases and more than 1,000 total infections. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa on Thursday to coordinate the response.
nbcnews.comworld54 days ago
Congo Health Officials Criticize U.S. Ebola Travel Restrictions
Congo health officials have objected to a U.S. travel ban linked to an Ebola outbreak. Kinshasa residents continue daily activities in markets, bars, and transit despite international concern.
jpost.compolitics60 days ago
Shas MK Moshe Arbel Resigns from Knesset to Chair Mehadrin
Former interior minister Moshe Arbel submitted his resignation from the Knesset on Sunday citing personal reasons. He is expected to chair the Mehadrin company, which grows and exports produce.
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The Independentpolitics62 days ago
Latin American Nationals Deported by US to Congo Remain in Limbo
Fifteen Latin American nationals deported from the United States to Congo under the current administration's third-country deportation policy are confined to a hotel in Kinshasa as their visas near expiration. One Colombian woman described being sent there despite a U.S. judge's…
The Independentscience64 days ago
Congo Sanctuary Cares for Orphaned Bonobos Rescued From Bushmeat Trade
A sanctuary on the outskirts of Kinshasa houses the world's only dedicated facility for orphaned bonobos, which are rescued from poachers or kept as pets. Staff provide foster care for the young apes, which share nearly 99 percent of their DNA with humans. Officials have proposed…
Abc Newsworld68 days ago
Rwanda-backed Rebels Accuse US of Failing to Enforce Congo Peace Deal
Rebels in Congo sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of State stating that Washington has not pressured the Congolese government over alleged violations of a U.S.-mediated peace agreement signed last year. The letter, signed by the Congo River Alliance that includes the M23 group,…
france24.compolitics71 days ago
U.S. Sanctions Joseph Kabila Over Alleged Ties to M23
The U.S. Treasury placed former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila on its sanctions list on April 30, 2026, citing ties to the AFC/M23 rebel movement. Opposition politicians condemned the move as arbitrary and called for its reversal. The sanctions come amid U.S. mining deals with…
France 24world84 days ago
Congolese Star Fally Ipupa Marks 20 Years with New Albums and Paris Concerts
Congolese musician Fally Ipupa is celebrating two decades in the industry with new albums and major concerts in Paris. His career began in Kinshasa and has made him one of Africa's most recognized artists. He is known for blending Congolese rumba with R&B, pop and urban sounds.
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Yosemite National Park Officials Issue Warning on Cold Water Hazards from Snowmelt
Yosemite National Park officials have warned visitors about risks from icy waters due to Sierra Nevada snowmelt. The alert follows a drowning incident involving a five-year-old boy at Shasta Lake in early April. Officials report that streams are running fast, high, and cold, incr…
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Simon Kimbangu's Religious Movement Continues Influence in Democratic Republic of Congo
Simon Kimbangu founded a Christian revival movement in colonial Congo that grew into one of Africa's largest independent churches. The Kimbanguist Church, with 6 to 17 million members, maintains its headquarters in Nkamba, southwest of Kinshasa. The movement's history of nonviole…