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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!

DR.Congo

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

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

DR.Congo

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

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

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

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

Equatorial Guinea

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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Uganda

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

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

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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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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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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DR.Congo

Archbishop Backs DRC Constitution Reform Plan

Ejiba Yamapia says reform should address religion, nationality and diaspora rights.

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DR.Congo

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

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.

Nigeria

Ice Prince Says He Spent N340m on Weed in Six Years

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

Nigeria

Yul Edochie Sparks Debate Over Cheating Comments

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

Ghana

Camidoh Speaks on Struggles Facing Ghanaian Musicians

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

Ghana

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

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

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

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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