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The United Nations Group of Experts on the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) published a new alarming report on Wednesday, July 2, pointing to Rwanda’s direct involvement in the armed conflict shaking the eastern provinces of the country. According to the document viewed by Radio France Internationale (RFI), up to 6,000 Rwandan […]
Alors que DemDem, épouse du célèbre rappeur Gims, annonçait en fin de semaine être “célibataire” et “divorcée” via ses réseaux sociaux, une réaction inattendue du chanteur vient semer le doute. Le message, depuis supprimé par DemDem, laissait peu de place à l’interprétation. Mais Gims ne semble pas disposé à tourner la page aussi facilement. Dans […]
Kinshasa and Washington are finalizing discussions around a strategic mining agreement aimed at attracting American investments in the critical minerals of the DRC, notably cobalt, lithium, and tantalum. The goal is to establish a regional value chain with extraction in the DRC, processing in Rwanda, and a transparent governance system to reduce dependency on China-dominated […]
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo authorized the opening of a judicial investigation against Justice Minister Constant Mutamba. The decision follows a request from Firmin Mvonde, the Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation, seeking the lifting of the minister’s parliamentary immunity. Mutamba stands accused of embezzling […]
After visiting Uganda and Burundi, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prévot, concluded his diplomatic tour of the Great Lakes region with a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Monday, April 28, in Kinshasa, he met with Prime Minister Judith Suminwa and later with President Félix Tshisekedi. Discussions focused […]
Congolese singer Inoss’B has added another prestigious accolade to his career by winning the “Best Central African Artist” award at the 17th edition of the Headies Awards, held in Nigeria. This award crowns a year marked by notable musical successes for Inoss’B. Known for his innovative style blending afrobeats, ndombolo, and contemporary sounds, Inoss’B has […]
Pastor Moise Mbiye has sparked a major controversy by addressing the reality of human relationships within religious communities. In a recent media appearance, the man of God did not hesitate to state: “There is more wickedness in the church than in bars. In a bar, someone will easily share their beer and cigarette with you, […]
In a surprising development, a first compromise was signed on Wednesday evening in Doha between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel movement. This turning point comes after a day marked by rumors that the rebel delegation was pulling out of the talks. In two separate, but identically worded communiqués, both parties committed to working […]
A property belonging to former President Joseph Kabila was searched by security services. The operation took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at a site housing offices, warehouses, and containers, some of which are reportedly owned by businessmen, including individuals of Indo-Pakistani origin. Joseph Kabila is suspected by certain actors of being the true leader […]
Mediation in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda was at the center of discussions at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, April 16. Téte António, Chairperson of the African Union Executive Council and representative of Angola, addressed the Council via videoconference, while UN Special Envoy for the Great […]
Pan-African activist Kemi Seba has been honored with the title of Doctor Honoris Causa in Political Science. The honorary distinction was conferred by Bel Campus University in Kinshasa in recognition of his ideological and political commitment to African emancipation and the diaspora, marking the culmination of a militant journey that began more than two decades […]
Following the failure of Angolan mediation, the heads of state of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decided to take charge of the search for a lasting solution to the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). On Monday March 24, the two organizations held a virtual […]
The preselection process for the Miss Côte d’Ivoire beauty contest for the Ivorian Diaspora in France is set to take place in a month. Ahead of this event, the list of candidates has been released. Among them is the daughter of the Congolese, Francis Mvemba—Carla Maylis Mvemba. The selection process for Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2024 […]
Recently bereaved by the death of his father, African football icon Samuel Eto’o has been the subject of a prophecy announced by the renowned Congolese prophet, Marcelo Tunasi. The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation and global football legend, Samuel Eto’o, is going through a period marked by grief following the loss of his father. […]
Recently reported missing and presumed dead, Congolese entrepreneur and ex-husband of the famous Coco Emilia, Francis Mvemba, has been found alive in a police station in Sierra Leone. A victim of theft, he was left completely stripped of his belongings. Like a spark setting the internet ablaze, the sudden announcement of the disappearance of the […]
Congolese singer Innoss’B has announced his ambassadorship for the World Food Program (WFP) through a post on his Facebook page. Innocent Didace Balume, better known by his stage name Innoss’B, has teamed up with the World Food Programme (WFP), a United Nations agency fighting world hunger. The partnership was officially signed on Tuesday, March 26, […]
Aya Nakamura has been facing a wave of criticism since her nomination to perform at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Amidst this scenario, Congolese music star Fally Ipupa has extended his support to the French-Malian singer. On the evening of Monday, March 11, 2024, Fally Ipupa shared an encouraging message on his Instagram account, stating: “They […]
The dispute between Koffi Olomidé and his daughter Didistone appears to be far from over. Following a subtle hint from Koffi criticizing his daughter’s excessive use of social media, Didistone hit back with a serious accusation against her father. Koffi Olomidé had recently expressed his discontent with the amount of time his daughter spent on […]
