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Explore Enkipaata, Eunoto and Olng’esherr, the three Maasai male rites UNESCO placed on its Urgent Safeguarding AFRICAN CULTURE Maasai Sacred Rites: Enkipaata, Eunoto and Olng’esherr Explore Enkipaata, Eunoto and Three connected male rites Enkipaata, Eunoto and Olng’esherr make that journey especially visible.In Enkipaata inducts boys towards initiation and age-set membership; Eunoto marks morans’ movement towards

Tshisekedi says DRC’s first Eurobond is a strategic step that could widen future access to international ECONOMIC REPORTS DRC to build on first Eurobond with wider market access Tshisekedi says DRC’s first Eurobond is a strategic step that could widen future access to international financing. President Félix Tshisekedi has presented the Democratic Republic of Congo ’s first Eurobond issuance Independent financial reporting says the DRC raised $1.25 billion in its first Eurobond sale, with two

Kuami Eugene’s Sweet Boy EP blends highlife, Afrobeats and romance in a confident return from the Ghanaian ENTERTAINMENT Kuami Eugene Finds His Groove on Sweet Boy EP Kuami Eugene’s Sweet Boy EP blends highlife Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Follow SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Kuami Eugene From the opening moments of Potomanto, Kuami Eugene sets the tone. Sweet Boy may not be a radical departure for Kuami Eugene, but it does not need to be.

DRC says it will use Eurobond funds carefully after IMF support at Spring Meetings in Washington. ECONOMIC REPORTS DRC plans next market steps after IMF backs Eurobond DRC says it will use Eurobond funds ARTICLE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link The IMF welcomed the country’s successful $1.25 billion Eurobond The bond sale marked Congo’s first sovereign Eurobond and its entry into international capital markets Kinshasa presented the Eurobond as more than a financing deal.

Rwandan musicians Element Eleeeh and Bwiza will headline separate concerts in Europe in early 2026, expanding ENTERTAINMENT Element Eleeeh, Bwiza to Perform in Separate European Concerts Rwandan musicians Element Eleeeh and Bwiza will headline separate concerts in Europe in early 2026, expanding Rwanda’s music reach the source article, Rwandan artists Element Eleeeh and Bwiza are set to headline separate concerts in Europe note that such events contribute to the gradual growth of Rwanda’s cultural and musical visibility in Europe

DRC raises $1.25B in its first Eurobond, with strong investor demand signaling confidence in reforms, growth potential, and global market entry REGIONAL ECONOMY DRC Secures $1.25 Billion in Landmark Eurobond DRC raises $1.25B in its first Eurobond, with strong investor demand signaling confidence in reforms Signals Investor Confidence When the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) opened its first-ever Eurobond DRC’s yield levels were competitive: Angola paid 9.5 % for its Eurobond in 2025, and Congo‑Brazzaville

The case highlights Europe’s growing use of universal-jurisdiction tools to target diaspora networks INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Europe’s war-crimes net reaches Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict The case highlights Europe’s growing use of universal-jurisdiction tools to target diaspora networks accused of financing The investigation underscores a broader European trend: using domestic courts to pursue alleged cross-border International Relations Europe’s war-crimes net reaches Cameroon’s Anglophone conflict Belgium detains

DRC Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde says $1.25B Eurobond funds will be invested in energy and transport to diversify the economy ECONOMIC REPORTS DRC to Invest $1.25B Eurobond Proceeds in Energy and Infrastructure DRC Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde says $1.25B Eurobond funds will be invested Fwamba Likunde The Democratic Republic of Congo will channel the proceeds from its $1.25 billion debut Eurobond The Eurobond proceeds will complement rising foreign direct investment, which has increased by 60% since

Macron defended Europe’s Africa role at a Nairobi summit focused on finance, security and influence INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS WHY Macron Defends Europe in Africa at Nairobi Summit Macron defended Europe’s Africa role (AFP) French President Emmanuel Macron defended Europe’s role in Africa during the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi , arguing that Europe remains a reliable partner as China, Russia and other powers expand He contrasted that approach with Europe’s support for multilateralism, open trade and rule-based cooperation

DR Congo plans a $750M debut Eurobond in April as part of a $1.5B program. ECONOMIC REPORTS DRC Debut Eurobond: $750M Bond Plan, Risks & Strategy DR Congo plans a $750M debut Eurobond DRC President Felix Tshisekedi The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to issue its first-ever Eurobond What Is DRC Planning With the $750 Million Eurobond? Bank Governor André Wameso, the April issuance will be the first tranche of a broader $1.5 billion Eurobond

The DRC joins the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, expanding African representation and boosting POLITICS & DIPLOMACY DR Congo Joins Council of Europe’s North-South Centre The DRC joins the North-South Centre of the Council of Europe, expanding African representation and boosting its global role in human Strengthening Africa’s Voice in Europe This move enhances African representation in European multilateral The DRC’s accession reflects a shared commitment between the Council of Europe and African nations to

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