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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 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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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 to Overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s 5th Largest Economy

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As Africa becomes the center of the French-speaking world, Juliana Lumumba’s candidacy signals a shift in Francophonie leadership and global balance.

Juliana Lumumba: The Voice of a New Francophonie

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OIF Race 2026

Virtus and Lloyds are advancing work at Chemaf’s Congo assets, with a full production restart targeted for January 2027.

Virtus-Lloyds plan next move to relaunch Chemaf in 2027

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DRC says 10 teacher training modules have been digitized with UNESCO support under the EFFICACE program.

DRC Digitizes 10 Teacher Training Modules With UNESCO

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Education

DRC officials reviewed the U15 school football campaign and outlined next steps to improve coaching, preparation and technical support.

DRC moves to strengthen school football after U15 review

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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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Juliana Lumumba’s candidacy reflects Africa’s growing influence in the Francophonie.
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Virtus-Lloyds plan next move to relaunch Chemaf in 2027

New owners are pushing construction and maintenance work as Chemaf targets full output in Congo
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DRC Digitizes 10 Teacher Training Modules With UNESCO

The Ministry of Education says the modules will support teachers and school leaders across the DRC.
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DRC moves to strengthen school football after U15 review

Officials call for better coaching, preparation and staff support after Harare finals
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Blaqbonez says his music career and lifestyle make it difficult to commit to one woman or maintain stable relationships.

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Blaqbonez Explains Why He Can’t Commit to One Woman

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Medikal stirs reactions after saying he helped many artistes gain recognition in Ghana’s music industry.

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Medikal Says He Helped Put Many Artistes in the Spotlight

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Medikal says his impact, independence, and sold-out concert make him deserving of TGMA Artiste of the Year.

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Medikal Says He Deserves TGMA Artiste of the Year

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Stonebwoy reveals how a chance meeting in Nigeria led to a Lebanese businessman gifting him a Land Cruiser V8 after hearing his story.

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Stonebwoy Gets Land Cruiser V8 Gift After Chance Meeting

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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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