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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.

South Africa

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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Regional Economy

Patrick Muyaya says Rwanda’s military presence and M23 control in eastern DRC are complicating Ebola response efforts despite Congo’s experience managing outbreaks.

Muyaya Says Rwanda’s Withdrawal Is Key to Fighting Ebola in East DRC

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Ebola Outbreak

WHO says the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is spreading faster than response efforts amid insecurity and vaccine gaps.

WHO Chief to Visit Congo as Ebola outbreak outpaces Response

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Public Health Alerts

DRC says South Kivu returnees passed 1.6 million as authorities monitor security, aid needs and border trade.

DRC Moves to Track South Kivu 1.6M Returnees After Border Reopens

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War in Eastern DRC

A DRC MP has urged the government to address violence, arrests and extortion targeting fishermen on Lakes Albert and Edward.

DRC MP Seeks Action Over Violence on Uganda Border Lakes

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International Relations

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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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Biya’s Appointment of His Son Marks Nepotism at the Highest Level

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

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Muyaya Says Rwanda’s Withdrawal Is Key to Fighting Ebola in East DRC

Patrick Muyaya says M23-Rwanda conflict is weakening Ebola response efforts in eastern DRC.
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Museveni Warns Against Arsenal fan Hype Despite Poverty Struggles

Uganda’s president says leaders should prioritise incomes over foreign football celebrations.
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Rights Group Urges Pressure on UAE Over RSF Support in Sudan

Rights group calls for action after UAE denies claims it trained Colombian fighters.
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WHO Chief to Visit Congo as Ebola outbreak outpaces Response

Tedros warns Ebola responders are “playing catch-up” as deaths rise in DRC and Uganda
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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.

Ghana

Fameye Says He Needs $1 Million to Release New Song

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Breaking News

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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