The European Union has initiated an air bridge to expedite the delivery of essential supplies to the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a statement from the European Commission. This move comes in response to DRC’s urgent humanitarian needs, which rank among the most severe globally. DRC and Algeria are […]
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