Dan Gertler, an Israeli billionaire, is pressing President Biden to remove sanctions that were imposed on him for bribe-fueled transactions in the impoverished African country.
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Pope Francis Visits Congo: What to Know
The pope is planning to spend three days in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most populous and most Catholic nations in Africa. While it has extensive natural riches, its people have long been buffeted by conflict and exploitation.
Biden Hosts African Leaders for Talks on Security, Trade and Outer Space
Nearly 50 African heads of state are attending the first U.S.-Africa summit since 2014. It opened with sessions on civil conflict, democracy and space exploration.
Can a Nation Replace Its Oil Wealth With Trees?
Gabon knows its oil won’t last forever, so officials are turning to the Central African nation’s rainforest for revenue — while also promising to preserve it.
U.S. Urges Rwanda and Congo to End Support for Warring Militias
Antony J. Blinken, the U.S. secretary of state, said he had warned the leaders of both nations over violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
U.S. Presses Congo to Slow Oil-and-Gas Push in Rainforests
The secretary of state’s efforts led to the U.S. and the Democratic Republic of Congo agreeing to have a team look at environmental conservation.
U.N. Peacekeepers Kill 2 and Wound 15 in Congo
The events on Sunday came amid protests in eastern Congo, with demonstrators accusing the United Nations of foundering in its efforts to protect civilians from a surge in violence.
Congo to Auction Off Oil and Gas Blocks In a Step Back for Climate Change
Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, in a giant leap backward for the climate, they’re being auctioned off for drilling.
Why Is There So Much Turmoil in Eastern Congo?
More than 120 militia groups are wreaking terror in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which now accuses neighboring Rwanda of backing one particularly violent group.
Congo Closes Its Rwanda Border After Soldier Is Killed
The incident comes as tensions between the two countries have escalated in recent weeks, threatening to destabilize an already volatile, mineral-rich region.