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Congo Vibes in Dar es Salaam: How Two Bands Shaped Tanzanian Music Culture
World Music Central
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November 12, 2024
Orchestre Maquis du Zaire & Orchestre Safari Sound – Zanzibara 11: Congo in Dar, Dance No Sweat 1982-1986 (Buda Musique, 2024) In the early 1980s, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s coastal hub with nearly one million residents, faced economic challenges....
UN: Both sides of Congo civil war commit executions, rapes
Press TV
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The UN has accused both sides of the Congo civil war of mass executions and rapes, as Rwandan-backed rebels move deeper into the country's east which is rich in minerals such as diamonds, gold, copper and coltan used in mobile phones. The rebels...
Ammat Global Resources To Showcase Innovation In Energy As The Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Platinum Sponsor
MENAFN
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January 14, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Oil development is set to play a crucial role in driving the Republic of Congo's economic growth, offering significant opportunities for job creation, infrastructure development and energy security. Set to...
In the salerooms: Congolese art, Noh theatre masks and a medal for Kilkenny’s first All-Ireland hurling title
Irish Independent
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The sale of Asian Art and Civilisations at Adam’s is gathered from across the continent. Items range from the painting, J’aime la Couleur (2005) by contemporary Congolese artist Cheri Samba (Lot 590: est €12,000 to €15,000) to a gilt-bronze...
Rwanda-backed rebels take more towns after seizing east Congo's largest city
United News of Bangladesh
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Rebels backed by Rwanda captured more towns in eastern Congo on Wednesday as they moved beyond the key city of Goma in an apparent attempt to expand their control in the conflict-battered region. The rebels advanced toward the center of South Kivu...
Hearn Says Joshua Vs. Wilder Fight Remains “Must-Watch TV”
Boxing News 24/7
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January 26, 2025
Speaking with Chris Mannix last night in Las Vegas, Eddie Hearn gave the latest on what move former two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua may make next. AJ, in need of a win after his crushing loss to Daniel Dubois, saw his big fight with...
Congosto and its Bárcena reservoir
All Andorra
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November 5, 2024
Congosto is a municipality and a town in the province of León, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It is located in the El Bierzo region. Main attractions Virgen de la Peña Sanctuary. Monastery of San Miguel de las Dueñas. Its...
Manchester United make improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo as they look to finalise deal: Reports
Sportskeeda
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July 17, 2025
Manchester United have submitted an improved offer to sign Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo this summer, as per reports. The Red Devils have been in talks to sign the 25-year-old forward for more than a month, having identified him as a priority...
Our highlights from FOG Design + Art 2025 in San Francisco
Wallpaper*
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January 28, 2025
At FOG Design + Art 2025 in San Francisco last weekend (23-26 January), one of the gallerists greeted visitors from the comfort of a chair designed and handcrafted not by one of his artists, but by his wife. It was difficult to miss the metaphor...
I considered myself more Jamaican - Burna Bo
Nigerian Eye
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July 17, 2025
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that there was a point in his life when he considered himself “more Jamaican.” He explained that while studying in Brixton, United Kingdom, years ago, he was...
Lotta Sex—Good, Bad, and With Bruno Mars—in This Week’s Best New Music Playlists
Racket - Minneapolis
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January 28, 2025
I don't know if making these playlists is my favorite part of my job exactly—there's a lot of grunt work that goes into sorting through the music that doesn't make it here. But sharing the playlists? That's definitely a highlight of the gig. Local...
Fan notices DJ Maphorisa is ageing during 'Ng’bolekeni' music video shoot
Briefly
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January 24, 2025
Music producer DJ Maphorisa posted a video snippet of him shooting the music video for Ng’bolekeni In the music video, he will feature legendary TV actors Popeye and Spinach, and it is likely to have a 90s or earlier theme A fan noticed that he...
Dealing With the Dead by Alain Mabanckou review – surreal murder mystery in Congo-Brazzaville
The Guardian
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January 26, 2025
Alain Mabanckou, the acclaimed Francophone-Congolese writer, repeatedly returns in his books to his childhood home, Pointe-Noire in Congo-Brazzaville, where he was born in 1966. His latest novel is no exception. Dealing With the Dead begins as a...
Rwandan-backed rebels enter Congo’s Goma in major escalation
Cyprus Mail
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January 27, 2025
Rwandan-backed rebels marched into eastern Congo’s largest city Goma on Monday, and the UN said they were supported by at least some regular Rwandan troops, in the worst escalation of a long-running conflict for more than a decade. A rebel...
Your guide to Mad Monster Party Arizona 2025: Tickets, schedule and more
Phoenix New Times - Arizona
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It’s a killer time to be into all things creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky, especially in Arizona. Horror fandom is spreading faster than some zombie outbreak. Since the pandemic, interest in the genre has blown up like Chucky at the end of...
Stark entertainment buzz: Finney's Arcade, 'Vinyl Revival' for lovers
The Canton Repository - Ohio
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Finney's Arcade & Parlor continues to prepare for its scheduled March opening in downtown Canton, adding more pinball machines and video games. John Hray's sneaker show, now called, "Sneaker Mania!!!" will have a new Canton location for the March...
Official Black Anime Icons Fashion Collection Taps Afro Samurai in First of Multiple New U.S. Releases
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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January 14, 2025
Afro Samurai Like Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image by Morena Perez Vitale Anime production company N LITE and U.S. streetwear fashion brand HYPLAND have united to spotlight black anime characters in the first of multiple...
Congo-Russia Oil Refinery Collaboration
Business Insider Africa
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October 16, 2024
The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Congo in St. Petersbur, Jocelin Patrick Mandzela, disclosed to Russian media that both Russia and the Republic of Congo aim to collaborate on the construction of an oil refinery, as reported by Sputnik. "Our...
Why Jamaica has always been part of me – Burna Boy
The Sun Nigeria
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July 17, 2025
Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has spoken about his connection to Jamaica, revealing that he once considered himself more Jamaican. In a recent interview with Capital Xtra London, Burna Boy shared that he developed a deep...
World : UN To Move Staff From Goma As Fighting Increases In Eastern Congo
Bernama
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January 26, 2025
JOHANNESBURG (South Africa), Jan 26 (Bernama-AA) - The United Nations (UN) said on Saturday that it is temporarily relocating non-essential staff from Goma in eastern Congo because of the deteriorating security situation in North Kivu province,...