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

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Congo and Rwanda face off as the OIF candidacy deadline closes Friday amid eastern DRC tensions.

Friday OIF Deadline Sets Stage for Congo-Rwanda Showdown

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Politics & Diplomacy

Denis Mukwege says DR Congo cannot hold a referendum while conflict persists in North and South Kivu.

Mukwege Calls to Delay Referendum Until Conflicts in the East Ends

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Policy and Reforms

The killing of a rebel-appointed chief in Walikale renewed concerns over AFC/M23’s parallel administration in eastern DRC.

Killing of AFC/M23-Appointed Chief Exposes Fragile Rule in Walikale

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Africa CDC is coordinating a regional Ebola response after 65 deaths were reported in eastern DR Congo’s Ituri province.

Africa CDC to Coordinate Response to New DR Congo Ebola Outbreak

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Congo’s economy is projected to reach $123B in 2026, overtaking Ethiopia and reshaping Africa’s economic rankings amid rising global demand for minerals.

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Full 2026 SASSA payment schedule, SRD dates, status checks, and grant updates.
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Mukwege Calls to Delay Referendum Until Conflicts in the East Ends

Nobel laureate links referendum debate to Tshisekedi’s election warning over eastern insecurity.
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Killing of AFC/M23-Appointed Chief Exposes Fragile Rule in Walikale

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Drake surprised fans by releasing three albums at once, featuring 43 tracks and major collaborations.

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Drake Releases Three Albums in Surprise Hip-Hop Move

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Doja Cat says she may step away from music for three years after completing her 2026 world tour.

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Doja Cat Considers Music Break After Kigali Concert

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Shakira and Burna Boy have released ‘Dai Dai,’ the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Shakira, Burna Boy Release ‘Dai Dai’ for 2026 World Cup

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Bullet has urged TGMA organisers to bring back Shatta Wale, saying his presence increases fan engagement.

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Bullet Calls for Shatta Wale’s Return to TGMA

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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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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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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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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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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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