Funding supports rapid disaster response and aid programs in multiple countries. The U.S. State Department announced more than $240 million in humanitarian and disaster response assistance to Catholic…
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NIH Researchers Charged for Allegedly Smuggling Monkeypox into U.S.
Customs and Border Protection agents questioned the individuals who were transporting a large black case. The Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Attorney’s Office reported that two foreign nationals…
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Kenyan High Court Pauses U.S. Plan for Ebola Response Center
Secretary Rubio stated that Ebola cases would not be allowed into the United States. The White House announced a plan to set up a health facility in Kenya…
Read MoreState Department Provides Update on Ebola Response
The department spokesperson said that the first priority is the protection of Americans and the homeland, but that the U.S. is providing preventative resources to the affected countries.…
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U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions and Sanctions for Rwandan Violations of Peace Accords
Measures target Rwandan military officials and entities accused of supporting the armed group M23. The U.S. Department of State announced visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials in…
Read MoreU.S. Brokers Peace Deal Between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo
The “Washington Accord” seeks to stop violence in mineral-rich eastern Congo with U.S. economic interests and oversight playing a central role. Foreign ministers from Rwanda and the Democratic…
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Labor Department Releases 2024 Child Labor and Forced Labor Report
The report shows that child and forced labor are used in cobalt and other mining for green energy. The U.S. Department of Labor published the 2024 List of…
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Treasury Sanctions Congo-Based Rebel Alliance
The group’s access to U.S. banking is cut off due to efforts to overthrow the DRC government. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the rebel group known…
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Two-Week Truce Approved in Democratic Republic of Congo
The truce gives more civilians space to flee from violent conflict with M23 rebels. Secretary of State Antony Blinken applauded the two-week humanitarian truce established in the Democratic…
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House Bill Addresses Chinese Exploitation of Congolese Children
China uses children to mine the cobalt used in EV batteries. U.S. Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced legislation that would ban products containing minerals secured with…
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