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Born in Kolwezi, Congolese-born star Grace Geyoro makes history with a €1.65m move to London City Lionesses, the biggest transfer in women’s football!

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Congolese-Born Grace Geyoro Sets Record in Women’s Football Deal

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Planning a trip to Congo? Here’s your 2025 guide to DRC entry rules, visa types, tariffs & tips for tourists, investors, and diaspora travelers.

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How to Enter the Democratic Republic of Congo: Travel & Visa Guide

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Discover Cape Town bioluminescence, the science, best beaches, safety tips, and climate links, plus why this glowing phenomenon matters for tourism and culture.

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Bioluminescence Cape Town 2025: Best Beaches, Dates & Viewing Guide

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President Tshisekedi launches Congo’s agriculture revolution: tractors, seeds, and reforms to revive the breadbasket dream for 2025-2026.

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Tshisekedi Launches Congo’s Agricultural Revival in Menkao

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Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar “Bello” Engonga was sentenced to 8 years for embezzlement, marking one of Africa’s most shocking political scandals.

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From Power to Prison: Baltasar Ebang Engonga Sentenced to 8 Years

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CAF Referee of the Year Omar Artan Refused Entry to the U.S

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Where did Brandon Clarke go to college ? Full breakdown

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How Did Brandon Clarke Die? Latest Updates & Police Reports

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DRC Secures $1.25 Billion in Landmark Eurobond

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Africans Forced Into Russia’s War After Fake Job Offers

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We Are Broke, We Are Cooked”: Rwanda Youth Viral Video

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DRC to Overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s 5th Largest Economy

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Regional Economy

The DRC has launched a $4 million teacher training reform with UNESCO and AFD to improve education, literacy, maths skills and classroom quality.

DRC Launches $4M Teacher Training Reform to Boost Education

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Education

The DRC has secured $348.5 million from the IMF to fund infrastructure, climate resilience, social programmes and strengthen economic stability.

DRC Secures $348.5M IMF Funding for Infrastructure and Growth

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Economic Policies

The DRC has filed a case against Rwanda at the ICJ, alleging decades of abuses in eastern Congo and seeking reparations and international accountability.

DRC Sues Rwanda at ICJ Over Alleged Abuses in Eastern Congo

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Peace For DRC Now

Hariana Veras launches Peace for DRC Now, a global campaign raising awareness of the humanitarian crisis and calling for lasting peace in Congo.

Hariana Veras Launches Global Peace for DRC Now Campaign

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Peace For DRC Now

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Somali referee Omar Artan, selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the United States despite holding a valid visa

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CAF Referee of the Year Omar Artan Refused Entry to the U.S

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How Rwanda Keeps the FDLR Narrative Alive to Stay in Congo

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Biya’s Appointment of His Son Marks Nepotism at the Highest Level

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Asked Why He Killed Habyarimana, “I Had the Right to Defend Myself."

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For You

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Hadza Land Rights and Property in Modern Tanzania

How communal land titles and carbon credits are reshaping Hadza ideas of land, ownership, and survival
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Hadza Hunting Tools, Honey and Material Culture

How bows, arrows, axes, honey and hides shape Hadza daily life
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DRC Launches $4M Teacher Training Reform to Boost Education

UNESCO-backed initiative aims to improve teacher training and learning outcomes.
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DRC Secures $348.5M IMF Funding for Infrastructure and Growth

Fresh IMF financing will support infrastructure, climate projects and social development.
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Entertainment

Bruce Melodie’s post about “Coach needing a coach” has renewed talk about his relationship with Coach Gael and 155am.

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Bruce Melodie Sparks Talk of Tension With Coach Gael

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See the full 2026 BET Awards winners list, including Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Teyana Taylor, Kehlani and more.

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2026 BET Awards: Full Winners List Revealed

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Nollywood actor Joseph Momodu has quit acting after joining the US Army, calling the move a tribute to his late father.

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Nollywood Actor Joseph Momodu Joins US Army

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Idowu Babalola says fame is only the beginning, urging celebrities to build lasting brands through strategy, growth, and digital connection.

Nigeria

Idowu Babalola Explains Why Celebrities Struggle After Fam

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Breaking News

Félix Tshisekedi will attend DR Congo's World Cup opener against Portugal as the Leopards return after 52 years

DR Congo Plans World Cup Push as Tshisekedi Heads to Houston

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Rwanda

DRC officially nominates Juliana Amato Lumumba for Secretary-General of La Francophonie, signaling a strategic diplomatic move by Kinshasa.

DRC Nominates Juliana Amato Lumumba for Francophonie Leadership

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Rwanda

A Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 overran the runway in Mogadishu and stopped in shallow water. All 55 aboard survived; an inquiry is under way

Somalia Plane Overruns Mogadishu Runway, Stops in Shallow Water

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Rwanda

President Tshisekedi met with the U.S. DFC in Washington to align investment priorities and accelerate financing for Congo’s economy.

Tshisekedi Meets U.S. DFC to Boost Congo Investment

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PRESS RELEASE

100 Rwandan opposition leaders unite under ROC to challenge Kagame’s regime and contest 2029 elections. Padri Thomas Nahimana nominated as presidential candidate.

Rwandan Opposition Launches Coalition to Challenge Kagame

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Dr. Debora Kayembe urges bold initiatives, including amnesty and co-mediation, to ensure a successful, inclusive national dialogue in the DRC.

Debora Kayembe Calls for Bold Steps Ahead of DRC National Dialogue

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The DRC government condemns forced civilian marches by M23 and Rwandan forces in eastern Congo, calling them grave violations of human rights.

DRC Condemns Forced Civilian Marches Under Rwandan Occupation

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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of breaching the Washington Peace Accord brokered by Donald Trump, citing deadly attacks in Uvira and violations of UN Resolution 2773.

Congo Condemns Rwanda for Violating Trump-Brokered Peace Accord

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Travel

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6 most known rivers of Angola and how to actually experience them

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How to Tour the Namib Desert Like a Local (Angola Side)

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8 Best Spots to Watch Movies in Luanda 2026

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Top 6 Public Libraries in Luanda (City & Suburbs) 2026

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