Russia Expands Education Ties with Congo as Museum of African Cultures Takes Shape

Moscow State University hosted a virtual dialogue on September 30 that revealed how deeply Russian education has embedded itself in Central African governance structures. The telebridge connecting Moscow and Brazzaville wasn’t just diplomatic...

Eight gorillas coming soon to new 'Congo Falls' at San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio Zoo will welcome eight gorillas in the new Congo Falls exhibit, opening in late 2025. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio will soon be celebrating the return of gorillas at the zoo after more than thirty years. San Antonio Zoo will soon be home...

Gullah Geechee woman honored as chief and queen of Congo tribe

In the Bateke language, "nqwamary" imeans a bridge between God and man. That’s how Janiqwa “Nqwamary” Nganga sees herself, a bridge between the diaspora and the homeland—between Savannah and the Congo in Africa. Nganga sees her recent initation as...

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Ouagadougou to host Niger vs Congo clash

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Ouagadougou to host Niger vs Congo clash As part of the ninth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Niger will host Congo Brazzaville in a crucial Group E showdown. The match will take place at the Stade du 4 Août in...

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Niger squad announced for Congo and Zambia clashes

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Niger squad announced for Congo and Zambia clashes On October 2, Niger's head coach unveiled a 25-man squad to face Congo Brazzaville and Zambia in rounds nine and ten of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Advertisement...

Little sign of peace after Trump Congo deal

India's Women Peacekeepers Inspire Women In Conflict Zones, Enhance Protection

(MENAFN- IANS) United Nations, Oct 28 (IANS) India's women peacekeepers inspire women in conflict zones and improve civilian protection, the UN Peacebuilding Commission was told.Indian women peacekeepers, who were pioneers in the UN mission...

Trump, Xi and the politics of tactical peace

Diplomacy, when stripped of ceremony and handshakes, is really about leverage. And this week in Kuala Lumpur, Donald Trump appears to have rediscovered the old craft of using pressure to invite cooperation. The US President, now again playing the...

India must participate in the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza. But some lessons need to be kept in mind

It is now well known that US President Donald Trump has outlined a 20-point plan for peace and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. The 15th point in Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict specifies the establishment of an International Stabilisation...

Regragui Announces Squad List for Bahrain, Congo Matches

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has announced his squad for the upcoming friendly against Bahrain and the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Congo. The list was unveiled on Thursday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. Regragui confirmed...

Republic of Congo will soon pass a new gas code as it tries to attract investment

The oil minister of the Republic of Congo said that the new gas code is expected to be passed by the parliament this month. This will help the country attract more investments in the sector, which is at the core of its national agenda for...

Our forests, our lives: when the children of Lokolama draw the future of the Congo Basin

In August 2025, Greenpeace Africa led an exceptional expedition to the heart of the Congo Basin, to the villages of Lokolama and Penzélé, as well as to Mbandaka, in Equateur Province. Raphael Mavambu 26 August 2025 Previous Carousel Slide Next...

Letter from the Congo: Growing the church in Walikale

Every day I get news from Walikale, and usually it is encouraging. Walikale is our archdeaconry in the forest, ‘rediscovered’ by the diocese about four years ago to become one of our main mission priorities, where there is an open door for the...

Who owns the forest? Exploring property law with Gildelen Aty-Biyo

Growing up between Brazzaville, Congo, and France, Gildelen Aty-Biyo’s relationship to the forest began early. “I grew up with this idea of the forest,” she recalls, “but I was still a city girl, so it was something far away. I think I really...

Republic of Congo to pass new gas code soon as it seeks to lure investment

Hong Kong court refuses to send Congo mining feud to arbitration

The Hong Kong court refused to compel arbitration (Credit: Shutterstock/Lee Yiu Tung) A Chinese state-owned entity has failed to persuade a Hong Kong court to send a dispute over alleged fraud at a Congolese mining venture to arbitration. Register...

Liberia: Congo Town Families Cry for Justice After Their Homes Are Destroyed

Oldest Congo Town, Monrovia – Families living in the Catholic Community of Oldest Congo Town are asking for help after their homes were torn down without warning. Many say they are now sleeping outside with no food, shelter, or place to go. By...

Boskalis’ Blue Marlin Transporting ‘Colossal’ FPU for Congo LNG Project

Sep 29, 2025 Dutch offshore services provider Boskalis has engaged its heavy transport vessel Blue Marlin to move a recently converted floating production unit (FPU) to Angola, ahead of its deployment at Congo’s first natural gas liquefaction...

Military court in Congo convicts former President Joseph Kabila of treason and other charges and sentences him to death

NPA Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan to Overhaul Liberia’s Ports

Monrovia—The National Port Authority (NPA) has officially launched its Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2030), a transformative blueprint valued at US$550 million that seeks to overhaul Liberia’s entire maritime and logistics sector. By Francis G....