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DRC: André Mbata Calls for Mass Mobilisation to Welcome Félix Tshisekedi in Kamina

Kamina, July 27, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – The Permanent Secretary of the Sacred Union of the Nation (Union sacrée de la Nation), Professor André Mbata Betukumeso, has called on residents of Haut-Lomami Province to turn out in large numbers ahead of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo's official visit to Kamina, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Speaking to journalists upon his arrival in Kamina, the provincial capital of Haut-Lomami, Mbata said he was leading a high-level delegation from the Sacred Union that includes members of its Presidium, national lawmakers and senior political officials from Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. He thanked the people of Kamina for the warm welcome extended to the delegation and praised the provincial authorities for their efforts in preparing for ...

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DRC:Senate Unanimously Passes Capital Markets Law, Marking a Major Step Toward Financial Modernization

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KINSHASA, July 26, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has unanimously passed a landmark bill on capital markets, paving the way for the establishment of a comprehensive legal framework to support the development of a national financial market and diversify funding sources for the Congolese economy. The legislation was approved during the 10th plenary sitting of the Senate's extraordinary session, chaired by Senate President Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde at the People's Palace. All 73 senators present voted in favor of the bill, with no votes against and no abstentions. A Long-Awaited Legal Framework Presented by the Senate's Economic, Financial and Oversight Committee (ECOFIN), the bill is the culmination of years of discussions aimed at establishing a...

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DRC:Ambassador Mekuria Getachew Worku Highlights the Success of the « Yelemat Tirufat » Programme

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Kinshasa,July 26,2026 (TOP243NEWS)-Launched in November 2022 at the initiative of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia's "Yelemat Tirufat" ("Basket of Plenty") programme has emerged as one of the country's flagship initiatives for agricultural transformation. Inspired by the traditional lemat basket—a symbol of abundance, sharing and solidarity—the programme seeks to strengthen food security by empowering every household to play an active role in national agricultural development. The initiative combines the modernization of farming practices, innovation, support for smallholder farmers, and strong community participation. Its overarching objective is to enhance household food self-sufficiency while improving economic resilience across rural communities. According to Mekuria Getachew ...

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CAR:National Dialogue, a Gamble for Peace and Unity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo(Editorial by the DRC Ambassador to the Central African Republic, Mitima Bulinz Jean de Dieu)

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Bangui, July 25, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).– On several occasions throughout its contemporary history, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has faced the same fundamental question: how can decades of conflict be transformed into lasting peace? This question remains at the heart of the country's national concerns as the eastern part of the DRC continues to endure the consequences of armed group activity, regional tensions, and governance challenges. It is against this backdrop that President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo launched the initiative for a national dialogue. The move has generated expectations, questions and debate, but above all reflects a determination to create a platform for consultation among the various components of the Nation. History teaches that no democracy can be ...

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DRC:Jacquemain Shabani Launches Workshop on Restoring State Authority in North and South Kivu

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Kinshasa, July 22, 2026 (TOP243NEWS)–The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Security, Decentralization and Customary Affairs, Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo Bihango, on Wednesday officially opened a community consultation workshop dedicated to the rapid restoration of state authority in the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu, two regions severely affected by insecurity in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Scheduled to run for three days, the workshop brings together representatives of public institutions, local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to identify practical solutions aimed at restoring peace, security, and effective state governance in conflict-affected areas. In his opening address, Deputy Prime Minister Jacquemain Shabani emphasi...

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DRC:Senate Reviews Government Budget Policy and Passes Scientific Research Bill at Second Reading

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Kinshasa, July 20, 2026 (TOP243NEWS). – The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo held a plenary session on Monday dominated by two key agenda items: the presentation of the government's draft Finance Bill by Minister of Finance Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi, and the adoption at second reading of the proposed law establishing the fundamental principles governing scientific and technological research. Presenting the draft Finance Bill before senators, Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi outlined the government's main budgetary policy priorities while highlighting the economic challenges facing the country and the reforms planned to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation, improve public financial management, and preserve macroeconomic stability. Debates with s...

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Rwanda: »Seeking to Eliminate the M23 Also Means Seeking to Eliminate Rwanda, » Says Paul Kagame

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Kigali, July 19, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – A statement by Rwandan President Paul Kagame continues to fuel debate over the information and narrative dimension of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Speaking at a meeting of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) on July 17, Kagame said that those who seek to "eliminate the M23" are also seeking to "eliminate Rwanda"—a remark that many observers interpret as an illustration of the battle of narratives that now accompanies the conflict. Addressing senior members of his party, Kagame stated: "When they said they would eliminate the M23, they also meant Rwanda. [...] If that were to happen and I could not prevent it, they would find us ready." According to many analysts, Kagame's use of the word "also" explicitly ...

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DR Congo: Félix Tshisekedi Announces Inclusive National Dialogue to Strengthen Unity and Consolidate Peace

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Kinshasa, July 17, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on Friday at the Cité de l'Union africaine the forthcoming launch of an inclusive, peaceful and resolutely republican national dialogue, describing it as a new step toward strengthening national cohesion, preserving institutional stability, and consolidating peace. The announcement came following a meeting with representatives of the country's leading religious denominations, at a time when the Congolese authorities are stepping up initiatives aimed at promoting national unity in response to the political, security and social challenges facing the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Speaking on behalf of the religious delegation, Cardinal Fridolin Ambong...

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Ethiopia:Abiy Ahmed Makes Tourism a Strategic Pillar of the Country’s Economic Transformation

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Addis Ababa, July 16, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reaffirmed his commitment to making tourism one of the country's main drivers of economic growth, placing it at the heart of Ethiopia's national economic diversification strategy alongside agriculture and industry. In an interview with NBC Media on June 30, 2026, the Prime Minister emphasized that tourism is a key catalyst for job creation, foreign investment, and foreign exchange earnings. He noted that the sector also stimulates a wide range of related industries, including hospitality, transportation, trade, and the creative economy. "I doubt there is any country in the world that offers such diversity as Ethiopia," Abiy Ahmed said, highlighting the nation's exceptional natural, historical, and c...

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Angola:Félix Tshisekedi Attends the Luanda Global Summit on Peace and Respect for International Law

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Luanda, July 16, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Luanda, Angola, on Thursday to participate in the third edition of the global initiative entitled "A Call for Peace, the End of Wars, and Respect for International Law." Ahead of the official opening of the summit, the Congolese Head of State held a one-on-one meeting with his Angolan counterpart, President João Lourenço, the host of the event. The two leaders reviewed several issues of mutual interest, including the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola, the DRC's presidency of the United Nations Security Council, and the evolving security situation in the eastern part of the country. The DR...