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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.

Equatorial Guinea

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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Russia

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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Uganda

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

A Kinshasa restaurant fire is under scrutiny after attackers reportedly linked it to Joseph Kabila.

Kinshasa Restaurant Burned by Attackers Claiming It Belonged to Kabila

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Protests and Movements

DRC shifts Cabinet meetings to twice a month and plans stronger monitoring of government decisions.

DRC Plans New System to Track Government Delivery

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Government Announcements

Five Ebola survivors leave hospital in DR Congo as WHO highlights recovery and community trust in the response

WHY Ebola Survivors Are Giving Congo New Hope in the Outbreak

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Health News

DRC’s OIF candidate is seeking North African support as the Francophonie leadership race heads toward 2026.

Julian Lumumba Targets North Africa in Push for OIF Leadership

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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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How Rwanda Keeps the FDLR Narrative Alive to Stay in Congo

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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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For You

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What Is Noradala? Guinea’s Ancient Fishing Festival Explained

A 700-year-old fishing festival celebrating Manding culture and community unity.
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DR.Congo

Kinshasa Restaurant Burned by Attackers Claiming It Belonged to Kabila

Arson attack raises questions over security and political tension in Gombe
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Rwanda Loses £100M Legal Battle Over UK Asylum Deal

Hague tribunal rules Britain owes Rwanda no compensation over collapsed asylum plan.
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WHY Has the Court Ruled Against Rwanda Over the UK Asylum Deal?

A Hague tribunal rejected Rwanda's compensation claim after the UK scrapped the deal
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Quecy Official says consistency, burnout and limited monetisation remain major challenges for creators.

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Quecy Official Says Consistency Is Creators’ Biggest Hurdle

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Grand Tycoon says his books help readers express emotions better and improve communication in relationships.

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Grand Tycoon Says His Books Help Readers Improve Romance

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Davido denies belonging to the City Boys group and says his friendship with Seyi Tinubu is strictly personal.

Nigeria

Davido Denies ‘City Boys’ Ties Amid Seyi Tinubu Backlash

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Daakye Hemaa prepares to launch debut single Growing Pains, introducing her unique voice and identity.

Ghana

Daakye Hemaa Set to Debut With New Single Growing Pains

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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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Ghana

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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Ghana

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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Ghana

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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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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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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