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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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Rwanda’s Attacks on Hariana Veras Reveal Fear, Not Strength

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Africans Forced Into Russia’s War After Fake Job Offers

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Rwanda

We Are Broke, We Are Cooked”: Rwanda Youth Viral Video

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Uganda

Why Uganda's election results are being contested

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Guinea

Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors Granted Guinean Citizenship

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso says it foiled assassination plot against Traoré

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DRC Signs $10B Trade Deal with UAE, Port & Mining Focus

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Investment Deals

At ENA’s 10th anniversary, Tshisekedi tells the 9th class “Mamadou Ndala” to confront corruption and improve state performance.

ENA 9th Class Enters Service With Anti-Corruption Mandate

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Education

Kinsuka Power says its 900MW Congo River hydro plant can be completed within five years after financial close, targeting Kinshasa and Kolwezi.

Kinsuka Power targets 5-year build after financing for 900MW dam

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Economic Reports

MONUSCO says it can begin ceasefire support in Uvira and expand across eastern DRC, following Washington–Doha commitments.

MONUSCO to operationalize ceasefire support in Uvira, then expand

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War in Eastern DRC

Rwanda’s admission of M23 ties marks a turning point. “Now that even Kagame admits M23 is his ‘son,’ the equation has changed.” — Patrick Muyaya

Rwanda’s Admission of M23 Coordination Changes Everything " Muyaya

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The DRC and UAE signed a $10B economic partnership covering 6,000 products, mining, and Banana Port infrastructure, a milestone in Congo’s trade strategy.

Investment Deals

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DRC Signs $10B Trade Deal with UAE, Port & Mining Focus

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Burundi set to lead AU strategic priorities for 2026

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Banyamulenge Side with Tshisekedi, Expose Rwanda’s Lies

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DRC Deepens Strategic Partnerships With France, U.S., And UAE

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For You

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Burundi

Burundi Deepens China Engagement as Diplomacy Stays on Track

PM Ntahontuye reviewed cooperation projects with China’s envoy as Burundi sustains external outreach.
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DR.Congo

ENA 9th Class Enters Service With Anti-Corruption Mandate

Tshisekedi urges new civil administrators to fight corruption, and inefficiency
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Tanzania

Kinsuka Power targets 5-year build after financing for 900MW dam

Developers say the Congo River project will supply Kinshasa and Kolwezi
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Tanzania

Tanzania moves to strengthen national identification through NIDA

Home Affairs minister urges registration as NIDA expands access to linked public and private services
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Entertainment

Snoop Dogg will attend his first Swansea City game as co-owner when the Swans host Preston on 24 February at Swansea.com Stadium.

United States

Snoop Dogg to Attend First Swansea City Match

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Rwandan filmmaker Alain Gilbert launches his first independent film, marking a new chapter after years in production and acting.

Rwanda

Alain Gilbert Begins Journey Releasing Own Films

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Sade Blaq says she has faced beauty pressure in the industry but remains confident and rejects decisions based on trends.

Nigeria

Sade Blaq Addresses Beauty Standards in Entertainment

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Actress Catherine O’Hara died of a pulmonary embolism at 71, with rectal cancer listed as a long-term cause, her death certificate shows.

United States

Catherine O’Hara’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Blood Clot

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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

Somalia Plane Overruns Mogadishu Runway, Stops in Shallow Water

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United States

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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United States

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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United States

Eight-year-old Aura V has become the youngest Grammy winner after taking home Best Children’s Music Album in 2026.

Aura V Becomes Youngest Grammy Winner at Age Eight

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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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