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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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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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Russia

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

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Regional Economy

Lubutu officials request military reinforcements after clashes with Mai-Mai fighters left six dead and thousands displaced.

Lubutu Seeks Troop Reinforcements After Deadly Clashes

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War in Eastern DRC

Global Witness says Rubaya coltan is smuggled via Rwanda, raising new questions over traceability and global supply chains.

Multinational Companies Cited in Rubaya–Rwanda Coltan Smuggling Chain

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War in DR Congo

A South Kivu lawmaker urges authorities to reopen the Bukavu–Uvira road as nearly 1,000 passengers remain stranded.

Bukavu–Uvira Road Closure Leaves Nearly 1,000 Stranded

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War in DR Congo

FARDC recaptured Irundu, Mikenge, Kakenge and Kalingi from the Twirwaneho-M23 coalition as military pressure grows on Rwanda-backed rebels.

FARDC Regains Control of Irundu, Mikenge and Other Key Positions

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War in Eastern DRC

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

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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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Himba Family Structure: Kinship and Leadership

How Himba families organize kinship, inheritance, homes, and authority
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Lubutu Seeks Troop Reinforcements After Deadly Clashes

Local authorities say extra forces are needed after FARDC-Mai-Mai fighting killed six.
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Multinational Companies Cited in Rubaya–Rwanda Coltan Smuggling Chain

Global Witness links Rubaya coltan flows to Rwanda and global supply chains.
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Bukavu–Uvira Road Closure Leaves Nearly 1,000 Stranded

Stranded travelers face rising costs as RN5 closure disrupts movement
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Entertainment

Falz joined a Lagos protest demanding action against kidnappings and killings across Nigeria.

Nigeria

Falz Joins Lagos Protest Over Rising Kidnappings in Nigeria

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Kunle Ayo and Phebean The SaxoQueen impressed audiences at the first LIJF/NAIJAZZ Super Sessions in Lagos.

Nigeria

Kunle Ayo and Phebean Lead Memorable LIJF/NAIJAZZ Debut

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yla performed South Africa’s anthem at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, earning praise from fans worldwide.

South Africa

Tyla Brings South Africa to the World Stage at FIFA Opener

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Fresh off a Ghana Movie Awards win, Lil Win says his name will remain relevant in Ghana's entertainment industry for years to

Ghana

Lil Win Says His Legacy in Ghana Cinema Is Here to Stay

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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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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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Nigeria

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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