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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

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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.

DR.Congo

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.

DR.Congo

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.

Equatorial Guinea

From Power to Prison: Baltasar Ebang Engonga Sentenced to 8 Years

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Trending News

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Who Is Yan Diomande? Real Madrid Transfer Explained

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Senegal

Who Was Babacar Mbaye Ndaak? Life, Career and Death

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United States

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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United States

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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DRC Repatriates 121 Congolese From South Africa

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Justice & Crime

Kasaï-Oriental backs the government-approved ADEX-RDC plan for local diamond cutting, polishing, jobs and international marketing.

Kasaï-Oriental Backs ADEX-RDC Diamond-Cutting Plan

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Mining and Minerals

DRC launches a Lingala AI data project and a nationwide Digital Code campaign led by 2,000 youth volunteers with UNDP support.

DRC Launches Lingala AI and 2,000-Youth Campaign

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Technology and Innovation

FINCA RDC and TRANSFORME have signed an agreement to channel grants and financial support to 1,018 selected Congolese entrepreneurs.

DRC: FINCA-TRANSFORME Grants for 1,018 DRC Entrepreneurs

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Business & Investment

The DRC and AUDA-NEPAD have signed an agreement to establish a Kinshasa country office supporting major projects and Agenda 2063 priorities.

DRC Signs AUDA-NEPAD Country Office Agreement

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Business & Investment

**Denise Nyakeru urges Congolese worldwide to sign the GENOCOST petition, defend victims’ dignity and advance international recognition.**

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Xtrafrica News

Denise Nyakeru Urges Congolese to Sign GENOCOST Recognition Petition

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DRC Launches Pepper Task Force for China Exports

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DRC Certifies Its First Manono Lithium Cargo

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New Monkey Species Discovered in the DRC’s Congo Rainforest

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For You

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South Africa

South Africa Opens Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II for Companies

Qualifying employers have until 4 September 2026 to apply for faster skilled-visa processing.
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Xtrafrica News

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South Africa

South Africa Removes Medical Reports From Visa Applications

New 2026 waiver also covers permanent residence and pending applications.
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Xtrafrica News

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South Africa

South Africa’s New Online Traveller Declaration: Who Must Submit It

Who must file it, when to submit, and what travellers need to declare.
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Xtrafrica News

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DR.Congo

Kasaï-Oriental Backs ADEX-RDC Diamond-Cutting Plan

Government action advances local diamond processing, skilled jobs and greater value for Congo.
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Xtrafrica News

Entertainment

Davido releases his 13-track sixth album, ORIADÉ, featuring Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Mayorkun, Leon Thomas and more.

Nigeria

Davido Opens a New Era With Sixth Album ‘ORIADÉ’

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Rudeboy celebrates his Nigerian and Igbo roots following criticism of Mr P’s comments about indigenous languages.

Nigeria

Rudeboy Defends Igbo Culture After Mr P’s Language Remark

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Temmy Dreddz releases “Jeje,” an Afro-fusion track about patience, personal growth and living without unnecessary pressure.

Nigeria

Temmy Dreddz Preaches Patience on New Single ‘Jeje’

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Shatta Wale says false claims about Burna Boy’s girlfriend damaged their friendship, but he still respects the Nigerian star.

Ghana

Shatta Wale Explains Burna Boy Friendship Fallout

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Breaking News

Congolese film *Rumba Royale* joins Montreal’s 2026 International Black Film Festival, bringing Kinshasa’s cinema and rumba to Canada.

Congolese Film *Rumba Royale* Selected for Montreal Festival

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Nigeria

**Denise Nyakeru urges Congolese worldwide to sign the GENOCOST petition, defend victims’ dignity and advance international recognition.**

Denise Nyakeru Urges Congolese to Sign GENOCOST Recognition Petition

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Nigeria

The DRC’s nominal economy is projected to reach $120.4 billion in 2026, but real growth, jobs and household incomes will rise more slowly.

DRC Economy Projected to Reach $120.4 Billion in 2026

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Nigeria

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

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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6 most known rivers of Angola and how to actually experience them

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How to Tour the Namib Desert Like a Local (Angola Side)

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Angola

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8 Best Spots to Watch Movies in Luanda 2026

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Top 6 Public Libraries in Luanda (City & Suburbs) 2026

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