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

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Learn who Juliana Amato Lumumba is, her biography, Patrice Lumumba legacy, OIF candidacy, political career, and why the DRC is backing her.

Who Is Juliana Lumumba? Biography, OIF Race & Patrice Lumumba Legacy

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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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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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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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Uche Jombo opens up about nearly leaving Nollywood, career growth, and storytelling in the film industry.

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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