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DRC:United Methodist Church Calls on Worshippers to Serve God with Faith, Courage and Perseverance

DRC:United Methodist Church Calls on Worshippers to Serve God with Faith, Courage and Perseverance

Breaking News, RELIGION
Kolwezi, August 9, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The United Methodist Church, a member community of the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) in Lualaba Province, dedicated its special Methodist Laymen’s Service this Sunday to a call for faith, commitment and perseverance in serving God. David Kakez, the guest preacher of the day, invited by the Central Methodist Church and coming from the Nouvelle Cité de David Extension Parish of the United Methodist Church in Kolwezi, urged worshippers to reflect on the theme “Serving God: A Duty and a Privilege.” His sermon emphasized that Christians should view their spiritual commitment not as a constraint, but as a mission entrusted to them by God. Drawing in particular on teachings from Colossians 3:21-25, Revelation 22:12, as well as several other biblical ...
Benin:Patrice Talon Elected First-Ever Senate President in New Milestone of Institutional Reform

Benin:Patrice Talon Elected First-Ever Senate President in New Milestone of Institutional Reform

Breaking News, INTERNATIONAL, Politics
PORTO-NOVO, Aug. 7 (TOP243NEWS) – Former Beninese President Patrice Talon was elected on Thursday as the first President of Benin's Senate, following the official inauguration of the country's upper chamber of Parliament in Porto-Novo. The election marks another key step in the implementation of institutional reforms launched after the constitutional amendment that established a bicameral Parliament. The Senate's leadership includes Louis Vlavonou as Vice President, Alassane Séidou as Rapporteur, and Adidjatou Mathys as Deputy Rapporteur. Their election completes the installation of the governing bodies of the new institution, which is expected to play a central role in the legislative process and in overseeing government action. Talon's election to the Senate presidency comes ...
DRC:Kinshasa to Host AUDA-NEPAD Country Office to Support Agenda 2063 Projects

DRC:Kinshasa to Host AUDA-NEPAD Country Office to Support Agenda 2063 Projects

Breaking News, DIPLOMATIE
Kinshasa, Aug. 6 (TOP243NEWS) – The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD) signed an agreement on Thursday to establish the agency's country office in Kinshasa. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at the African Union City, chaired by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, in the presence of Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, several government officials and representatives of international financial institutions. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Congolese government by Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku Kahongya and by AUDA-NEPAD Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nardos Bekele-Thomas. Paluku, who also serves as the President's Special Envoy to the AUDA-NEPAD Steering Committee,...
DRC’sHaut-Katanga anti-fraud chief receives award, urges youth to reject manipulation

DRC’sHaut-Katanga anti-fraud chief receives award, urges youth to reject manipulation

Breaking News, ECONOMIE
LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of Congo, Aug. 5 (TOP243NEWS) – The head of the Anti-Fraud Brigade in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Haut-Katanga province said on Wednesday that an award he received from the Fatshi Digital Army would encourage him and his team to continue efforts to combat fraud and improve public revenue collection. Speaking at an award ceremony in Lubumbashi, Provincial Director Philippe Kibawa said he was "deeply moved" by the recognition, describing it as unexpected. The Anti-Fraud Brigade, a provincial government service, works with public revenue agencies to help maximize government revenue and combat tax, mining, economic and petroleum-related fraud. Kibawa said the agency's work requires constant vigilance because of the complexity of the offenses it i...
DRC:Jacquemain Shabani Hands Over the 2026 Political Year Ministerial Directive to Political Parties

DRC:Jacquemain Shabani Hands Over the 2026 Political Year Ministerial Directive to Political Parties

Breaking News, Politics
Kinshasa, August 4, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Security, Decentralization and Customary Affairs, Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo Bihango, on Tuesday in Kinshasa officially presented the 2026 Political Year Ministerial Directive to leaders of political parties and coalitions from both the ruling majority and the opposition. The ceremony, organized by the General Secretariat in charge of Relations with Political Parties, forms part of the government's institutional consultation framework with political organizations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the directive aims to strengthen continuous institutional dialogue among political stakeholders and reinforce the foundations of Congolese democracy in ...
DRC:At the GENOCOST Memorial, Félix Tshisekedi Declares Memory a National Imperative and a Diplomatic Cause

DRC:At the GENOCOST Memorial, Félix Tshisekedi Declares Memory a National Imperative and a Diplomatic Cause

Breaking News, DIPLOMATIE, JUSTICE
Kinshasa, August 2, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) –On the occasion of the National GENOCOST Commemoration Day, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, accompanied by the First Lady, Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, paid tribute on Sunday at the GENOCOST Memorial in Kinshasa, in the presence of survivors, victims' families, and senior national officials. During a solemn and reflective ceremony, the Head of State honored the millions of Congolese who have fallen victim to armed conflict and atrocities committed over the past decades. Deeply moved by the testimonies of survivors, President Tshisekedi stressed that "no human life should ever be reduced to a statistic," emphasizing that every victim represents a unique story, a family, and a dignity that m...
DRC:Félix Tshisekedi Brings Together Greater Katanga Governors to Strengthen Security in Mining Areas

DRC:Félix Tshisekedi Brings Together Greater Katanga Governors to Strengthen Security in Mining Areas

Breaking News, SECURITE
Lubumbashi, August 1, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, chaired an expanded strategic meeting of the Provincial Security Committee in Lubumbashi on Saturday, focusing on the assessment of the security situation across the Greater Katanga region. The meeting brought together the governors of Haut-Katanga, Lualaba, Haut-Lomami, and Tanganyika provinces, alongside senior officials from the country's defense and security services. Discussions centered on the security challenges facing this strategically important region, which plays a vital role in the Congolese economy. During the meeting, President Tshisekedi placed particular emphasis on securing mining areas, recognizing them as a key driver of the country's ...
DRC:Kaniama-Kasese Hosts the 95th Cabinet Meeting as Tshisekedi Pursues Decentralized Governance

DRC:Kaniama-Kasese Hosts the 95th Cabinet Meeting as Tshisekedi Pursues Decentralized Governance

Breaking News, Politics
Kaniama-Kasese, August 1, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – The Kaniama-Kasese territory, the main agricultural production hub of Haut-Lomami Province, hosted the 95th Ordinary Cabinet Meeting on Friday, chaired by the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo. The government meeting is part of the President's nationwide outreach policy, a governance approach designed to bring state institutions closer to the people by holding key executive meetings across the country's provinces. Through this strategy, the Head of State aims to better address local realities, closely monitor development projects, and accelerate the implementation of government commitments for the benefit of citizens. The choice of Kaniama-Kasese carries strong symbolic significance....
DRC:Félix Tshisekedi Continues Grand Katanga Tour, Begins Strategic Mission in Lubumbashi

DRC:Félix Tshisekedi Continues Grand Katanga Tour, Begins Strategic Mission in Lubumbashi

Breaking News, Politics
Lubumbashi, July 31, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – Following his visit to Haut-Lomami Province, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut-Katanga Province, on Friday as part of his ongoing tour of the Greater Katanga region. The Head of State was welcomed by political and administrative authorities, elected officials, as well as a large crowd of supporters and residents. His visit is focused on strengthening governance, enhancing security, and consolidating state institutions. One of the key highlights of the visit will be President Tshisekedi's chairing of an expanded Security Council meeting bringing together senior officials from the provinces that were created following the division of the former ...
DRC:Félix Tshisekedi Launches the « Excellentia DRC » National Scholarship Programme and Honors 185 Top State Examination Graduates

DRC:Félix Tshisekedi Launches the « Excellentia DRC » National Scholarship Programme and Honors 185 Top State Examination Graduates

Breaking News, EDUCATION
Kinshasa, July 28, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo officially launched the first edition of the "Excellentia DRC" National University Scholarship Programme in Kinshasa on Tuesday, an initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence and making a long-term investment in the country's human capital. The Head of State was accompanied by First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, whose Lona Foundation initiated the project. A total of 185 outstanding graduates from the latest State Examination, representing all 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, were awarded scholarships under this inaugural intake. The scholarships recognize the country's highest-performing students and provide them with the opportunity to pursue higher education either in the...