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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

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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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

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

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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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The UAE has begun sourcing gold directly from DR Congo, bypassing Rwanda and disrupting smuggling networks long linked to conflict minerals.

UAE Cuts Rwanda Out, Begins Buying Gold Directly From Congo

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Virtus Minerals signs a share purchase agreement to acquire Chemaf, highlighting rising U.S. interest in Congo’s copper-cobalt belt.

Congo rebalances mining power as US Virtus moves on Chemaf

Investment Deals

France says it will spotlight Grand Inga at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi as DRC and AFD sign an MoU to prepare Inga III.

France to Promote Grand Inga at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

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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.

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UAE Cuts Rwanda Out, Begins Buying Gold Directly From Congo

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Quinton Aaron’s family says it is investigating his wife following his hospitalisation, citing concerns over marriage claims and credentials.

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Bebe Rexha offers a rare glimpse into her personal life after joking about her dating status during a Grammys weekend outing.

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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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The Melania Trump documentary earned over $7m in its opening weekend, surpassing forecasts despite sharp criticism from film reviewers.

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

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The DRC army says 35 rebels were killed as operations in Minembwe enter day five, targeting M23-AFC, Twirwaneho, RED Tabara, and Gumino groups.

FARDC Reports Over 35 Rebels Killed in Minembwe Offensive, South Kivu

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Quinton Aaron’s family says it is investigating his wife following his hospitalisation, citing concerns over marriage claims and credentials.

Quinton Aaron’s Family Questions Wife After Actor’s Hospitalisation

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Nigerian businessman Olakunle Churchill has reunited with his son and ex-wife Tonto Dikeh, ending a decade-long public dispute.

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Nigeria

Bebe Rexha offers a rare glimpse into her personal life after joking about her dating status during a Grammys weekend outing.

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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

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

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

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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