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DRC:Ebola Response-Government Adapts School Reopening in High-Risk Areas

Kinshasa, August 19, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- With the 2026–2027 school year set to begin in a few days, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is putting in place a special mechanism to ensure the continuity of education in areas affected by the Ebola outbreak, while limiting the risk of virus transmission. Presenting the government’s strategy during a special briefing hosted by Patrick Muyaya and featuring Education Minister Raïssa Malu and Minister of Public Health Dr. Roger Kamba on Tuesday, Education and New Citizenship Minister Raïssa Malu announced a differentiated school reopening, adapted to the level of risk in each area. Three risk levels to organize the school reopening The mechanism distinguishes between red, orange and green zones. In red zones, considered the a...

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RDC-Gabon:Félix Tshisekedi and Brice-Clotaire Oligui Nguema Strengthen the Strategic Partnership between Kinshasa and Libreville

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Libreville, August 18, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The working and friendship visit paid by the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, to Gabon was marked by a series of meetings and commitments aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Kinshasa and Libreville, as well as by discussions on peace, security and development issues in Central Africa. Invited by his Gabonese counterpart, Brice-Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the Congolese Head of State stayed in Libreville as part of a visit centered on friendship, fraternity and the strengthening of cooperation between the two countries. Three Cooperation Instruments Signed On the first day of his visit, President Félix Tshisekedi and his Gabonese counterpart oversaw the signing of three co...

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Tanzania: Félix Tshisekedi on a Two-Day Working Visit to Zanzibar to Strengthen Cooperation with Tanzania

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Zanzibar, August 18, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- At the invitation of his Tanzanian counterpart, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Zanzibar on Monday, August 17, for a two-day working visit to the United Republic of Tanzania. Upon arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, the Congolese Head of State was welcomed by Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania’s Ambassador to the DRC, Said J. Mshana, as well as several senior officials. The visit, which concludes this Tuesday, August 18, reflects the two countries’ determination to consolidate their bilateral relations and give fresh impetus to cooperation in several areas of common inte...

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Zambia:Hakainde Hichilema Re-elected for a Second Term with 61.4% of the Vote

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Lusaka, August 18, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Zambia’s incumbent President, Hakainde Hichilema, has been re-elected for a second term following the presidential election held on August 13, 2026, according to official results announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ). The head of state, a candidate of the United Party for National Development (UPND), secured 61.4% of the vote, or nearly three million votes, comfortably defeating his main rival, Brian Mundubile, who received approximately 38%, according to the official results. The victory allows Hakainde Hichilema, who was first elected in 2021, to continue his programme at the helm of the southern African country for another five-year term. The campaign and vote-counting process were nevertheless marked by tensions. The Ele...

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DRC:Pacification and Restoration of State Authority in Areas Occupied by Mobondo at the Center of Special Briefing in Kinshasa

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Kinshasa, August 18, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The Minister of Communication and Media and Government Spokesperson, Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, and the Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, in charge of Veterans Affairs, Éliezer Charmant Ntambwe TAMBWE Mposhi, co-hosted a special briefing in Kinshasa on Monday focused on pacification and the restoration of state authority in areas occupied by the Mobondo in the Grand Bandundu–Kongo Central–Kinshasa triangle. Focusing on the security and political challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the press briefing notably addressed the efforts being undertaken by the Government to restore state authority and strengthen security in areas affected by Mobondo-related violence. The briefing took place amid Kinshasa’s cont...

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DRC:Gentiny Ngobila Honored with a Certificate of Merit for Excellence by the “+242” Association

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Brazzaville, August 17, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Congolese senator from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and national president of the Alliance of Progressive Congolese (ACP), Gentiny Ngobila Mbaka, was honored on Sunday in Brazzaville with a Certificate of Merit awarded by the “+242” association, during a ceremony held on the sidelines of his stay in the Congolese capital. According to the organizers, the distinction recognizes his commitment to strengthening ties between the peoples living on both banks of the Congo River, as well as his efforts toward social cohesion and development. The presentation of the certificate took place amid a mobilization of Gentiny Ngobila’s supporters and sympathizers in Brazzaville. The ACP federation in the Congolese capital had announced a m...

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RC:Denis Sassou N’Guesso Honors 12 Personalities on the Occasion of Congo’s 66th Independence Anniversary

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Brazzaville, August 15, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The Republic of Congo on Saturday celebrated the 66th anniversary of its independence in the presence of President Denis Sassou N’Guesso. The official ceremony was held under the theme: “Development Objective: Let Us Accelerate the Pace.” At the opening of the ceremony, the master of ceremonies, Bienvenue Boudimbou, highlighted the symbolism of the national flag’s colors. Since the dawn of independence, the national flag has continued to fly, serving as a faithful witness to the struggles, hopes and achievements of the Congolese people. On this day of celebration, green, yellow and red once again rose above the nation. Green represents the country’s dense forests and hope; yellow evokes nobility as well as the wealth of its subsoil, whil...

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DRC-Congo:Félix Tshisekedi, Denis Sassou N’Guesso discuss bilateral ties in Brazzaville

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Brazzaville, Aug. 10, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo held talks on Monday in Brazzaville with his counterpart from the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou N’Guesso, during a meeting focused on bilateral relations and a number of issues of common interest. The two heads of state held a one-on-one meeting during which they reviewed several bilateral matters as well as issues of a multilateral nature, according to information released following the talks. The meeting comes as Kinshasa and Brazzaville seek to maintain and strengthen their cooperation, based in part on their geographical proximity, historical ties and shared interests between the two Central African countries. The discussions between Tshisekedi and Sassou...

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DRC-Belgium: Aimé Boji Sangara Meets Bertin Mampaka to Discuss Parliamentary Cooperation

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Kinshasa, August 11, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).- The President of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Aimé Boji Sangara, met on Monday in Kinshasa with Bertin Mampaka, President of the Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region, who is on a private visit to the DRC, for talks focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. Aimé Boji Sangara was accompanied by the Rapporteur of the National Assembly, Professor Jacques Djoli Eseng’ekeli. Discussions focused in particular on sharing experiences, modernizing legislative work and improving the functioning of parliamentary administrations. Bertin Mampaka praised the efforts undertaken by the bureau of the Congolese National Assembly to strengthen the organization and efficiency of parliamen...

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

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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 ...