Latest in Tag: DRC Highlight
Latest in Tag: DRC

FM Shoukry stresses Egypt’s keenness to strengthen security, stability in DRC
Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the two ministers stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations at various levels to achieve the interests of the two brotherly peoples.

EAC, DRC sign agreement for deployment of joint regional force
DRC President Tshisekedi thanked EAC for the deployment of the joint force, saying that instability in his country has been ongoing for over two decades.

DR Congo 62nd Independence Anniversary: Remembering Africa’s Hero Lumumba
Before his assassination, Congo’s PM Lumumba asked Egypt’s President Nasser to protect his family. Egyptian government smuggled Lumumbaâs young children to Cairo

DRC discusses cooperation with Egyptâs Arab Organisation for Industrialisation
This visit comes within the framework of Egyptâs keenness to strengthen and support relations with its brothers in the Nile Basinâs countries.

Egypt, DRC discuss water cooperation during WYF
Both sides discuss development project to connect Lake Victoria to Mediterranean Sea

Security Council renews mandate of UN peacekeeping mission in DRC
Resolution 2612 decides to reduce slightly the authorized troop ceiling of the mission, known by its French acronym as MONUSCO, from 14,000 to 13,500, and allows a temporary deployment of up to 360 personnel of formed police units provided they are deployed in replacement of military personnel.

Egyptâs Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff concludes visits to Sudan, DRC
Visits aimed to develop level of military cooperation between Egypt and friendly countries

Egyptâs FM meets DRC President on 4th leg of African tour
Egyptâs FM meets DRC President on 4th leg of African tour

Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness to strengthen relations with DRC
Egypt, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to cooperate on reaching binding agreement for Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam issue

Rebels kill 26 civilians on New Year’s Eve in eastern DR Congo
Since last week, the Ugandan rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) have carried out several attacks in Beni, North Kivu province, in east DR Congo

Egypt’s Al-Sisi, DR Congo President address regional, African issuesÂ
Egypt will continue its developmental efforts in The Democratic Republic of the Congo, says Egyptian President

Egyptâs Armed Forces send medical aid to Zambia, DRC
Cargo includes medicine, disinfectants, and protective suits for combating COVID-19
Egypt condemns âterroristâ attacks in Kenya, DRC
Both attacks have left dozens dead

Update: Fahmy visits DRC and Tanzania
Interim foreign minister discusses Egyptâs water share with Tanzanian counterpart; prepares for COMESA summit

Fahmy visits DRC and Tanzania
Interim foreign minister tours Nile Basin Countries; prepares for COMESA summit

DRC rebels say they will not stop at Goma
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon issued a new condemnation of “grave” human rights violations by the fighters
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Leaked Report: Rwanda backed DRC mutiny
Controversial UN report threatens to enflame the long-standing crisis