Tag: Democratic Republic of Congo
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DR Congo Receives First Batch of Mpox Vaccines Amid Global Health Threat
The first batch of mpox vaccines has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a significant step in combating the outbreak deemed a global threat by the World Health Organization (WHO) three weeks prior. About 100,000 doses were delivered to the capital, Kinshasa, from the European Union, with the remaining half of the…
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DR Congo Announces New Government Formation Led by First Female Prime Minister Amid Political Delays
After months of anticipation, the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced its new government leadership, led by the nation’s first female Prime Minister, Judith Sumina. With a slight reduction in the number of ministers from 57 to 54, the new cabinet sees key allies of President Felix Tshisekedi assuming critical positions. The formation of this…