South Africa & Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026
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International
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.
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.
May 22, 2025 · 9 articles
International
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.
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.
Apr 19, 2026 · 21 articles
International
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.
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.
Apr 28, 2026 · 13 articles
International
South Africa: Joseph Kabila has been residing mostly in South Africa since late 2023.
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.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned in the context of societal fragmentation and gendered violence fueling cycles of brutality.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is noted for cobalt and other conflict minerals exploitation, which finances rebellions.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned as one of the countries linked by Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network, positioning Botswana as a regional hub.
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.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned as having backed one side in Angola's civil war during the Cold War.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is mentioned as bordering Lunda Sul province, which suffers extreme poverty.
Apr 18, 2026 · 73 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa is a current member of the African Union Peace and Security Council.
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Democratic Republic of the Congo is a current member of the African Union Peace and Security Council.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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