Economy
DR Congo launches airborne geophysical mapping programme
The airborne survey launched on October 5 aims to increase geoscientific coverage from 22.27% to 46.1%, rather than measure the area containing deposits.
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8 storiesCongo - Kinshasa News
Congo - Kinshasa: source-linked stories on projects, data and official announcements. A story is listed when its record names the country; locations are never inferred.
Education
DR Congo’s UPN receives one new building and two renovated facilities
Three university facilities were handed over in Kinshasa on 6 October.
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DR Congo starts Kananga waterworks targeting 125,000 cubic metres a day
The project combines a new treatment plant, upgrades to an existing facility and distribution-network reinforcement, with World Bank investment estimated at about $164 million.
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Kinshasa project trains 40 women leaders and surveys waste practices
A climate project supported women in advocacy and waste management, while its perception survey interviewed 668 people in households and markets.
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DR Congo and France announce more than €1.3 million justice project for survivors
The governments signed an intention declaration for support to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, including legal clinics and access to reparations.
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DR Congo launches 25 kilometres of urban roadworks in Beni
The North Kivu military governor launched government-funded asphalting works; the stated project scope includes drainage and road-base preparation.
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Kinshasa governor reports road and waste targets in provincial programme
Daniel Bumba told lawmakers that more than 160 kilometres of roads had been completed and more than 600 kilometres were under construction, alongside a city revenue overhaul.
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DR Congo launches cancer screening drive targeting 912,000 women
The October campaign covers cervical cancer screening in six provinces and includes free breast cancer screening slots for 5,000 women in Kinshasa.
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