By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Newtimes
Tinyiko George Hlungwane, South Africa’s high commissioner to Rwanda, has called on Félix Tshisekedi to accept an inclusive national dialogue to resolve the internal conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The diplomat believes the process must bring together all parties, reports New Times.
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Tshisekedi and Sassou discuss the Makotipoko border incident and the victims of clashes on the Congo River.
24 OctTshisekedi leaves constitutional revision decision to his majority in 202824 OctFélix Tshisekedi accuses Kabila of never loving DR Congo24 OctTshisekedi to announce national dialogue team next weekCongolese President Félix Tshisekedi says the team tasked with preparing the national dialogue will be set up next week. According to journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, who cites a source close to the meeting, he says the process is not intended to amend the Constitution to extend his time in power.
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In Luanda, DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi said a Congolese referendum must take place before any water is transferred out of the Congo River basin. He made the statement while speaking about management of the river’s waters, Actualité.cd reports.
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A clinical trial of the Tumaini vaccine candidate against Ebola has begun in DR Congo, according to the World Health Organization. The vaccine targets the Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine has been approved, and is part of research conducted in response to the outbreak, reports Le Monde.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reached 9,704 confirmed cases and 4,687 deaths by 20 October, according to the National Institute of Public Health. Sixty-seven new cases and 41 deaths were recorded in 24 hours, mainly in Ituri and North Kivu, while 2,595 patients recovered.
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Germany offers to mediate in crisis between Kinshasa and KigaliGermany has offered to mediate in the security crisis between DR Congo and Rwanda, Serap Güler said during a meeting with Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa. The German deputy foreign minister also said Kigali’s concerns did not justify a violation of international law, according to Beto.
Two goumiers killed in ambush in SalamatTwo goumiers were killed on 21 October in an ambush targeting the convoy of Hassan Awat Mahadi, the sub-prefect of Mangueigne, in Salamat. The attack took place during an awareness mission on transhumance corridors and peaceful coexistence, according to security sources cited by Tchadinfos.The week in Africa
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