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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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CAF Referee of the Year Omar Artan Refused Entry to the U.S

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

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Regional Economy

Juliana Amato Lumumba calls for a stronger economic Francophonie, focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship, youth, AI and African-led growth.

Juliana Lumumba Calls for an Economically Stronger Francophonie

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Economic Policies

IMF, AfDB and World Bank forecast DRC's economy will grow above 5% through 2027, driven by mining, reforms, infrastructure and investment.

DRC's Economy Set to Grow Above 5%, AfDB Forecasts

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DRC has partnered with the IFC to develop the Kinshasa Stock Exchange, a major step toward expanding capital markets and attracting investment.

DRC Partners with IFC to Launch Kinshasa Stock Exchange

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Economic Policies

DRC plans a major mining reform that would give workers company shares, expand Congolese ownership, and boost local benefits from mineral wealth.

DRC Plans Landmark Mining Reform to Make Workers Shareholders

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Somali referee Omar Artan, selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the United States despite holding a valid visa

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Juliana Lumumba Calls for an Economically Stronger Francophonie

OIF candidate urges deeper economic integration across the French-speaking world.
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IMF, AfDB and World Bank forecast strong growth for the Congolese economy.
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DRC Partners with IFC to Launch Kinshasa Stock Exchange

World Bank-backed deal aims to build DRC’s first modern stock exchange.
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Entertainment

Davido returns with a new single, ‘I Know Who I Be,’ featuring Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, arriving on June 26.

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Davido Announces New Single ‘I Know Who I Be’ for June 26

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Burna Boy becomes the African artist with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries after debuting on the chart with Shakira's Dai Dai.

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Burna Boy Sets New Billboard Hot 100 Record for Africa

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Charly Boy reflects on nearly 48 years of marriage, revealing the challenges, arguments, and realities of long-term commitment.

Nigeria

Charly Boy Says 48 Years of Marriage Has Become ‘Boring’

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GehGeh has criticised Peller’s marriage move, saying financial success does not automatically mean someone is ready to marry.

Nigeria

GehGeh Questions Peller’s Readiness for Marriage to Jarvis

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Félix Tshisekedi will attend DR Congo's World Cup opener against Portugal as the Leopards return after 52 years

DR Congo Plans World Cup Push as Tshisekedi Heads to Houston

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Nigeria

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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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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