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Democratic Republic of the Congo & South Africa

11 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026

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International
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the actual location where the Reuters video footage, falsely presented by Donald Trump, was filmed, showing humanitarian workers lifting body bags after M23 rebel assaults in Goma.
South Africa: South Africa is the nation whose land laws, foreign policy, and alleged treatment of its white minority were criticized by Donald Trump, leading to a contentious diplomatic meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa.
May 22, 2025 · 9 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the mineral-rich regions linked by the Lobito Corridor railway, which receives U.S. financial support.
South Africa: South Africa is the host nation for the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, receiving investment from the United States despite a diplomatic rift. The project aims to extract rare earth elements from industrial waste within its borders.
Apr 19, 2026 · 21 articles
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International
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is identified as a key trading partner with China, likely to see some benefits from the expanded duty-free access.
South Africa: South Africa, as a more developed economy, is expected to be better positioned to expand its exports under China's new zero-tariff policy.
Apr 28, 2026 · 13 articles
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International
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing significant political instability and conflict in its eastern region, fueled by rebel groups allegedly supported by Joseph Kabila and Rwanda. The U.S. sanctions aim to help stabilize the country and revive a peace process.
South Africa: Joseph Kabila has been residing mostly in South Africa since late 2023.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is noted for cobalt and other conflict minerals exploitation, which finances rebellions.
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned in the context of societal fragmentation and gendered violence fueling cycles of brutality.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo is mentioned as one of the countries linked by Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network, positioning Botswana as a regional hub.
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned as one of the countries linked by Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network, positioning Botswana as a regional hub.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is mentioned as bordering Lunda Sul province, which suffers extreme poverty.
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned as having backed one side in Angola's civil war during the Cold War.
Apr 18, 2026 · 73 articles
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo is a current member of the African Union Peace and Security Council.
South Africa: South Africa is a current member of the African Union Peace and Security Council.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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Feb 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Feb 19, 2026 · 13 articles
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Mar 01, 2026 · 20 articles
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