President Tshisekedi’s state visit to Kazakhstan opens a new chapter for Congo, boosting trade, mining, and diplomatic ties with Central Asia. Astana, Sept. 10, 2025 – Relations between Central Asia and Africa entered a new era as President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) made his first state visit to Kazakhstan. The trip marked a turning point in bilateral ties, with both nations reaffirming their shared vision for sovereignty, peace, and global cooperation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed his Congolese counterpart with full honors, calling the visit “a new chapter” in the partnership between the two regions. He emphasized that Kazakhstan sees significant potential in collaborating with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country of over 110 million people and home to some of the world’s most critical mineral reserves. “Kazakhstan is interested in deepening cooperation with the DRC in various areas. We are united by political will, economic potential, and common goals in culture and peace,” President Tokayev said. The talks focused on trade, mining, agriculture, IT, and digitalization. Tokayev praised the DRC’s role in global supply chains, noting its 76% share of world cobalt production and strong copper reserves — key for high-tech industries. He also highlighted the success of Kazakhstan’s Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), which operates in the Congolese mining sector with the support of the government. President Tshisekedi, in return, expressed gratitude for Kazakhstan’s solidarity during Congo’s hardest moments and praised its leadership in peace and nuclear disarmament. “DRC will never forget Kazakhstan’s support at the UN. Your decision to renounce nuclear weapons inspires us,” Tshisekedi said. The visit concluded with a joint statement, new intergovernmental agreements on mining and diplomacy, and a symbolic gesture — Tokayev awarding Tshisekedi the Order of Dostyk (Friendship) for his role in strengthening ties and promoting global stability. This state visit sets the stage for a future-oriented partnership between Congo and Kazakhstan, reinforcing Congo’s role not only in Africa but also in global diplomacy. Continue Reading Full Article | FOREIGN RELATIONS Tshisekedi’s Historic Visit to Kazakhstan Strengthens Ties By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Sep 10, 2025 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Astana, Sept. 10, 2025 – Relations between Central Asia and Africa entered a new era as President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) made his first state visit to Kazakhstan. The trip marked a turning point in bilateral ties, with both nations reaffirming their shared vision for sovereignty, peace, and global cooperation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed his Congolese counterpart with full honors, calling the visit “a new chapter” in the partnership between the two regions. He emphasized that Kazakhstan sees significant potential in collaborating with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country of over 110 million people and home to some of the world’s most critical mineral reserves. “Kazakhstan is interested in deepening cooperation with the DRC in various areas. We are united by political will, economic potential, and common goals in culture and peace,” President Tokayev said. ADVERTISEMENT The talks focused on trade, mining, agriculture, IT, and digitalization. Tokayev praised the DRC’s role in global supply chains, noting its 76% share of world cobalt production and strong copper reserves — key for high-tech industries. He also highlighted the success of Kazakhstan’s Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), which operates in the Congolese mining sector with the support of the government. President Tshisekedi, in return, expressed gratitude for Kazakhstan’s solidarity during Congo’s hardest moments and praised its leadership in peace and nuclear disarmament. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today Francophone DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Policy and Reforms DRC Assembly Backs $625m for Schools, Businesses and Health . Economic Policies DRC Creates Deposit Guarantee Fund to Protect Bank Customers . Social Service DRC Moves to Bring More Public Workers Onto the Payroll . Development DRC Plans $440 Million for Rural Water, Electricity and Infrastructure . “DRC will never forget Kazakhstan’s support at the UN. Your decision to renounce nuclear weapons inspires us,” Tshisekedi said. The visit concluded with a joint statement, new intergovernmental agreements on mining and diplomacy, and a symbolic gesture — Tokayev awarding Tshisekedi the Order of Dostyk (Friendship) for his role in strengthening ties and promoting global stability. ADVERTISEMENT This state visit sets the stage for a future-oriented partnership between Congo and Kazakhstan, reinforcing Congo’s role not only in Africa but also in global diplomacy. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Francophone DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba proposes nine reforms for the Francophonie, challenging Rwanda's Louise . 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Yoane Wissa scored his 13th DR Congo goal in a 2-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, moving into the Leopards’ all-time top five. KINSHASA, DR Congo — Yoane Wissa scored his 13th senior international goal on Thursday, 24 September 2026, as DR Congo beat Equatorial Guinea 2-0 at the Stade des Martyrs. The strike sealed three points in the Leopards’ opening qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and moved the Newcastle forward into the national team’s all-time top five scorers. Wissa has reached 13 senior international goals after scoring in DR Congo’s 2-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea on 24 September 2026. Congolese and African football reports place him fifth on the Leopards’ men’s all-time scoring list, ahead of Meschack Elia. Wissa finishes a controlled DR Congo win Captain Chancel Mbemba gave DR Congo an early lead, heading in Arthur Masuaku’s corner in the fourth minute. Equatorial Guinea remained within one goal for most of the match, but the Leopards kept creating opportunities after the interval. The Confederation of African Football’s match report records Wissa’s decisive finish in the 72nd minute. He collected the ball inside the penalty area and sent it into the bottom corner to make the score 2-0. ESPN’s match record confirms the scorers, minutes and final result. The victory gave DR Congo an ideal opening to its AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign. It also continued the momentum generated by the Leopards’ return to the World Cup earlier in 2026. The goal carried a larger personal milestone The match result was clear immediately, but the scale of Wissa’s individual milestone became a separate morning story. Foot Africa reported that the goal took Wissa to 13 for DR Congo, putting him among the five leading scorers in the history of the men’s national team. Congolese outlet Ouragan also placed Wissa alone in fifth, ahead of Meschack Elia. Its historical table lists Dieumerci Mbokani and Cédric Bakambu in the first two positions, with Shabani Nonda and Trésor Mputu immediately above Wissa. The two milestone reports disagree on one secondary detail: Foot Africa gives Wissa 44 appearances, while Ouragan gives him 45. That cap total is therefore not treated as settled here. Both sources agree on the material points 13 goals and fifth place while CAF independently confirms the goal that created the new total. Continue Reading Full Article SPORTS TRENDS Yoane Wissa Enters DR Congo’s Top Five Scorers By Truce Elikia Art & Culture Journalist Truce Elikia Home Comment Sep 25, 2026 Sep 25, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: KINSHASA, DR Congo — Yoane Wissa scored his 13th senior international goal on Thursday, 24 September 2026, as DR Congo beat Equatorial Guinea 2-0 at the Stade des Martyrs. The strike sealed three points in the Leopards’ opening qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and moved the Newcastle forward into the national team’s all-time top five scorers. Wissa has reached 13 senior international goals after scoring in DR Congo’s 2-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea on 24 September 2026. Congolese and African football reports place him fifth on the Leopards’ men’s all-time scoring list, ahead of Meschack Elia. Wissa finishes a controlled DR Congo win Captain Chancel Mbemba gave DR Congo an early lead, heading in Arthur Masuaku’s corner in the fourth minute. Equatorial Guinea remained within one goal for most of the match, but the Leopards kept creating opportunities after the interval. The Confederation of African Football’s match report records Wissa’s decisive finish in the 72nd minute. He collected the ball inside the penalty area and sent it into the bottom corner to make the score 2-0. ESPN’s match record confirms the scorers, minutes and final result. ADVERTISEMENT The victory gave DR Congo an ideal opening to its AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign. It also continued the momentum generated by the Leopards’ return to the World Cup earlier in 2026. The goal carried a larger personal milestone The match result was clear immediately, but the scale of Wissa’s individual milestone became a separate morning story. Foot Africa reported that the goal took Wissa to 13 for DR Congo, putting him among the five leading scorers in the history of the men’s national team. Congolese outlet Ouragan also placed Wissa alone in fifth, ahead of Meschack Elia. Its historical table lists Dieumerci Mbokani and Cédric Bakambu in the first two positions, with Shabani Nonda and Trésor Mputu immediately above Wissa. The two milestone reports disagree on one secondary detail: Foot Africa gives Wissa 44 appearances, while Ouragan gives him 45. That cap total is therefore not treated as settled here. Both sources agree on the material points 13 goals and fifth place while CAF independently confirms the goal that created the new total. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today Healthcare System Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Education River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Justice & Human Rights Ghana Court Staff Strike: What Court Users Should Check . | Appointments Museveni's 13 Senior Nominees: Full List and PSC Review . A decisive year for the Leopards forward Wissa’s rise on the scoring list reflects a productive period with the national team. In June, he scored DR Congo’s first World Cup goal in a 1-1 draw against Portugal. XTRAfrica’s report on the historic Portugal result documented how his stoppage-time header also delivered the country’s first point at the tournament. He then scored twice in the 3-1 win over Uzbekistan that took DR Congo into the knockout stage. CAF’s account of that first World Cup victory records a penalty and a late curling finish from the forward. Those contributions have made Wissa central to the Leopards’ attack as the team turns from a historic global campaign to qualification for the next continental tournament. The Equatorial Guinea goal was less dramatic than his World Cup moments, but it added another marker of consistency. Newcastle context and the next challenge Wissa is in his second season at Newcastle United after joining from Brentford in September 2025. His official Newcastle profile identifies him as the club’s number nine and records his route through Châteauroux, Angers, Lorient and Brentford before the move to St James’ Park. ADVERTISEMENT XTRAfrica’s earlier report on Wissa’s Newcastle transfer provides the club context behind his current prominence. The new national-team milestone gives readers a distinct follow-up: it concerns his place in Congolese football history, not the transfer itself. DR Congo’s next qualifying match is away to Zimbabwe. Another goal would draw Wissa closer to the scorers immediately above him, although historical totals should continue to be checked against current federation and specialist records. For now, the verified achievement is substantial on its own. Wissa scored the goal that completed a 2-0 opening win, reached 13 for the Leopards and moved into the top five of DR Congo’s men’s scoring list. 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Nigerian up-and-coming musician, O1uwatimileyin, recently claimed that Afrobeats superstar Wizkid declined a $30,000 offer to feature on his new track. In a viral video, O1uwatimileyin expressed his frustration , revealing the staggering amount he was ready to pay the "Made in Lagos" hitmaker. Despite the rejection, O1uwatimileyin shared Wizkid's candid feedback on the song and urged netizens to share their thoughts on his latest release. The incident has sparked widespread debate online, with many weighing in on the quality of the young artist's music. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment May 26, 2024 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: O1uwatimileyin up coming artist and wizkid on the right Nigerian up-and-coming musician, O1uwatimileyin, recently claimed that Afrobeats superstar Wizkid declined a $30,000 offer to feature on his new track. In a viral video, O1uwatimileyin expressed his frustration , revealing the staggering amount he was ready to pay the "Made in Lagos" hitmaker. Despite the rejection, O1uwatimileyin shared Wizkid's candid feedback on the song and urged netizens to share their thoughts on his latest release. The incident has sparked widespread debate online, with many weighing in on the quality of the young artist's music. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

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Rwandan artist Yampano posts emotional message online as investigations continue following the leak of his private video. Rwandan artist Yampano has drawn widespread attention after sharing a photo of himself in tears alongside an emotional message on his social media platforms. In the post, he expressed deep disappointment, stating he had been betrayed by someone he trusted, and concluded with a farewell-like statement promising to “meet again in heaven.” Yampano wrote that he often gives love to people who fail to value it, adding that the experience had caused him significant emotional distress. His words prompted concern among followers, with some questioning the reasons behind the tone of the message. The reactions come as the artist continues to face public scrutiny following the recent circulation of a private video involving him and his partner. After the footage leaked online, Yampano filed a complaint with the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), leading to the arrest of five individuals now facing prosecution. One of the accused requested that Yampano also be investigated, alleging he contributed to the distribution of the video because he recorded it and stored it in an email account accessible to others. Yampano is currently in Europe and has informed his followers that he has changed his phone number as the case continues. Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Yampano Shares Emotional Message as Legal Case Advances By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Dec 5, 2025 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Rwandan artist Yampano has drawn widespread attention after sharing a photo of himself in tears alongside an emotional message on his social media platforms. In the post, he expressed deep disappointment, stating he had been betrayed by someone he trusted, and concluded with a farewell-like statement promising to “meet again in heaven.” Yampano wrote that he often gives love to people who fail to value it, adding that the experience had caused him significant emotional distress. His words prompted concern among followers, with some questioning the reasons behind the tone of the message. ADVERTISEMENT The reactions come as the artist continues to face public scrutiny following the recent circulation of a private video involving him and his partner. After the footage leaked online, Yampano filed a complaint with the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), leading to the arrest of five individuals now facing prosecution. One of the accused requested that Yampano also be investigated, alleging he contributed to the distribution of the video because he recorded it and stored it in an email account accessible to others. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . Yampano is currently in Europe and has informed his followers that he has changed his phone number as the case continues. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment Rwandan Entertainment Rwandan Entertainment Rwanda Rwanda

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Black Coffee’s Soulistic Music won a R7 million High Court case against Maserati South Africa over a customised MC20 Cielo that was not delivered. The Johannesburg High Court has ordered Maserati South Africa to pay Black Coffee's company Soulistic Music R7 million, plus interest and legal costs, after a dispute over a customised MC20 Cielo. Grammy Award-winning South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has secured a major court victory against Maserati South Africa in a dispute over a customised luxury supercar that was not delivered according to the timeline his company says had been agreed. The Johannesburg High Court granted summary judgment in favour of Black Coffee's company, Soulistic Music, ordering Maserati South Africa to pay R7 million. TopAuto reported that the court also ordered Maserati to pay interest at 10.5% per year from August 22, 2025 until the amount is fully settled . Maserati was also ordered to cover the legal costs of the proceedings. The ruling gives Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, a significant victory in a luxury-car dispute that had already attracted public attention earlier in 2026. Dispute Started With a R9 Million Maserati MC20 Cielo The case centred on Black Coffee's attempt to upgrade from a Maserati MC20 Coupe to a customised MC20 Cielo valued at approximately R9 million. According to earlier TimesLIVE reporting on the court dispute , Black Coffee bought an MC20 Coupe from the dealership in 2022 for about R7 million. Around two years later, he entered discussions to trade that vehicle in for the more expensive MC20 Cielo. Black Coffee's court papers said Maserati offered R7 million as the trade-in value of his existing vehicle, leaving him to pay the remaining R2 million when the new car was delivered. Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Black Coffee Wins R7 Million Court Battle Against Maserati By Neema Asha Mwakalinga Travel & Culture Expert Neema Asha Mwakalinga Home Comment Aug 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026 5 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The Johannesburg High Court has ordered Maserati South Africa to pay Black Coffee's company Soulistic Music R7 million, plus interest and legal costs, after a dispute over a customised MC20 Cielo. Grammy Award-winning South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has secured a major court victory against Maserati South Africa in a dispute over a customised luxury supercar that was not delivered according to the timeline his company says had been agreed. The Johannesburg High Court granted summary judgment in favour of Black Coffee's company, Soulistic Music, ordering Maserati South Africa to pay R7 million. TopAuto reported that the court also ordered Maserati to pay interest at 10.5% per year from August 22, 2025 until the amount is fully settled . Maserati was also ordered to cover the legal costs of the proceedings. The ruling gives Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, a significant victory in a luxury-car dispute that had already attracted public attention earlier in 2026. Dispute Started With a R9 Million Maserati MC20 Cielo The case centred on Black Coffee's attempt to upgrade from a Maserati MC20 Coupe to a customised MC20 Cielo valued at approximately R9 million. According to earlier TimesLIVE reporting on the court dispute , Black Coffee bought an MC20 Coupe from the dealership in 2022 for about R7 million. ADVERTISEMENT Around two years later, he entered discussions to trade that vehicle in for the more expensive MC20 Cielo. Black Coffee's court papers said Maserati offered R7 million as the trade-in value of his existing vehicle, leaving him to pay the remaining R2 million when the new car was delivered. His company maintained that the parties had reached a partly written and partly oral agreement under which the customised vehicle would be delivered by July 2025. Black Coffee Says Delivery Deadline Was Missed The dispute escalated after the dealership informed Black Coffee in June 2025 that his customised vehicle would only enter production in August and that there was no confirmed delivery date. Black Coffee regarded this as a breach of the agreement and sought to cancel the transaction and recover the R7 million trade-in amount. The Sowetan reported that Black Coffee subsequently demanded repayment after being informed that Maserati had secured an August production slot for the customised vehicle . ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . 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The company denied that July 2025 had been mutually agreed as the delivery deadline and argued that producing a heavily customised MC20 Cielo could take at least nine months after final specifications were confirmed. According to TopAuto's account of Maserati's defence , the manufacturer also argued that Black Coffee had selected additional custom colours and finishes that still required confirmation and approval from Maserati's head office before a delivery estimate could be established. The vehicle was far from a standard showroom model. Black Coffee reportedly requested 18 specifications, including Maserati's Blu Infinito exterior colour, glossy black diamond-cut wheels, a premium 12-speaker Sonus faber sound system and a leather-and-Alcantara interior with customised stitching. Maserati also disputed whether the R7 million trade-in value remained payable if the purchase of the replacement vehicle did not proceed. ADVERTISEMENT High Court Orders R7 Million Payment The Johannesburg High Court ultimately granted summary judgment in favour of Soulistic Music. Acting Judge Sanet van Aswegen ordered Maserati South Africa to pay the company R7 million, together with 10.5% annual interest calculated from August 22, 2025 until payment is made in full, as well as the legal costs of the case. The Sowetan reported that the court order itself did not provide detailed reasons for the decision . The judgment nevertheless gives Black Coffee the outcome he had sought in the dispute: recovery of the R7 million connected to the failed supercar transaction. For the internationally acclaimed South African DJ, the ruling closes an important chapter in a months-long legal fight over what was supposed to be a highly customised R9 million Maserati MC20 Cielo. 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