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  • Caption: Priest Donatien Nshole. Photo by Cenco Constitutional reform: CENCO maintains its opposition and calls for the presidential oath to be upheld June 24, 2026
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  • Kidnapping of patients, threats against healthcare staff: Has the community-led approach to the response been overlooked? Kidnapping of patients, threats against healthcare staff: Has the community-led approach to the response been overlooked? June 24, 2026
  • World Cup: DRC hold their own against Portugal; Goma celebrates a historic result World Cup: DRC hold their own against Portugal; Goma celebrates a historic result June 24, 2026

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