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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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Rwanda’s Attacks on Hariana Veras Reveal Fear, Not Strength

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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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Why Uganda's election results are being contested

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Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors Granted Guinean Citizenship

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Burkina Faso says it foiled assassination plot against Traoré

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DRC Signs $10B Trade Deal with UAE, Port & Mining Focus

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Investment Deals

MONUSCO says it can begin ceasefire support in Uvira and expand across eastern DRC, following Washington–Doha commitments.

MONUSCO to operationalize ceasefire support in Uvira, then expand

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War in Eastern DRC

Rwanda’s admission of M23 ties marks a turning point. “Now that even Kagame admits M23 is his ‘son,’ the equation has changed.” — Patrick Muyaya

Rwanda’s Admission of M23 Coordination Changes Everything " Muyaya

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Justice & Crime

China’s embassy in DRC warned firms and nationals against illegal mining, citing security risks and urging legal compliance

Embassy urges Chinese firms to avoid illegal mining in DRC

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Mining and Minerals

DW Afrique Reports reveal hundreds of Rwandan soldiers killed in Congo and buried in silence, as Kigali denies involvement and pressures families to stay quiet.

Rwanda’s Soldiers Die in Congo, Families Ordered to Stay Silent

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War in DR Congo

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The DRC and UAE signed a $10B economic partnership covering 6,000 products, mining, and Banana Port infrastructure, a milestone in Congo’s trade strategy.

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DRC Signs $10B Trade Deal with UAE, Port & Mining Focus

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DRC Deepens Strategic Partnerships With France, U.S., And UAE

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Rwanda Admits M23 Collaboration: A Scandal of State‑Sponsored Rebel

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MONUSCO to operationalize ceasefire support in Uvira, then expand

UN peace operations chief says plans are ready to operationalize support “as soon as possible”
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Patrick Muyaya says Rwanda’s coordination with M23 proves the war in eastern Congo is about pillage....
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Burundi set to lead AU strategic priorities for 2026

Pr. Evariste is set to succeed Angola’s João Lourenço after the AU’s 39th summit in Addis Ababa.
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Embassy urges Chinese firms to avoid illegal mining in DRC

China tightens DRC mining warnings amid risks in artisanal zones and eastern instability
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Entertainment

Queen Dami has filed a police petition against singer Portable, alleging cyberbullying, blackmail and threats following disputed claims.

Nigeria

Queen Dami Petitions Portable Over Alleged Cyberbullying, Threats

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Content creator Zicsaloma says escaping poverty requires financial discipline, even limiting support to family and friends.

Nigeria

Zicsaloma Says Financial Discipline Is Key to Escaping Poverty

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Jay-Z reportedly pushed Bad Bunny toward bold creative choices for his Super Bowl halftime show, emphasizing culture, identity, and impact.

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Jay-Z Urged Bad Bunny to Take Creative Risks for Super Bowl

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Nigerian music star 2Baba says he has moved on after separating from Annie Idibia and is focusing on his life and career.

Nigeria

2Baba Says He Has Moved On After Separation From Annie Idibia

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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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Nigeria

The Melania Trump documentary earned over $7m in its opening weekend, surpassing forecasts despite sharp criticism from film reviewers.

Melania Documentary Exceeds Box Office Forecasts Despite Criticism

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Nigeria

Eight-year-old Aura V has become the youngest Grammy winner after taking home Best Children’s Music Album in 2026.

Aura V Becomes Youngest Grammy Winner at Age Eight

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Nigeria

The DRC army says 35 rebels were killed as operations in Minembwe enter day five, targeting M23-AFC, Twirwaneho, RED Tabara, and Gumino groups.

FARDC Reports Over 35 Rebels Killed in Minembwe Offensive, South Kivu

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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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