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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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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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Why Uganda's election results are being contested

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

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: Tshisekedi pledged $2 million yearly for Linafoot club transport as FECOFA pushes wider football reforms in DR Congo.

WHY Tshisekedi’s Linafoot Transport Funding Matters

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Beni health authorities have confirmed Oïcha’s first Ebola case as response teams intensify tracing and surveillance efforts.

Eastern DRC Steps Up Ebola Measures After Oïcha Case

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Public Health Alerts

DR Congo has asked FIFA to review ticket refunds after Ebola travel restrictions affected fans before the 2026 World Cup.

Ebola travel limits leave Congolese fans facing World Cup disruption

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Public Health Alerts

Archbishop Ejiba Yamapia backs DRC constitutional change, citing religion, dual nationality and reform needs.

Archbishop Backs DRC Constitution Reform Plan

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Policy and Reforms

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

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

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Ebola travel limits leave Congolese fans facing World Cup disruption

Travel restrictions are disrupting supporter access ahead of DR Congo’s first World Cup since 1974
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Archbishop Backs DRC Constitution Reform Plan

Ejiba Yamapia says reform should address religion, nationality and diaspora rights.
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Canada, Bahamas Target DRC, Uganda in Ebola Travel restrictions

Canada and the Bahamas tighten border measures as Ebola concerns grow internationally.
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Ghana, South Africa Coordinate Migrant Repatriation
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Ghana, South Africa Coordinate Migrant Repatriation

Hundreds of Ghanaians leave Johannesburg after anti-immigrant protests
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Entertainment

Ice Prince says he spent N340 million on weed over six years before quitting smoking and alcohol.

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Ice Prince Says He Spent N340m on Weed in Six Years

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Yul Edochie faces backlash after saying men who forgive cheating partners are weak during a podcast interview.

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Yul Edochie Sparks Debate Over Cheating Comments

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Camidoh says Ghana’s music industry lacks funding and support systems, making it difficult for artistes to survive.

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Camidoh Speaks on Struggles Facing Ghanaian Musicians

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Fameye says he needs $1 million to release his new song, sparking debate about music industry costs.

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Fameye Says He Needs $1 Million to Release New Song

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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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Nigeria

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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Nigeria

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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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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