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9 of the most iconic TV ads Brits will never forget
Indy100
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November 30, 2024
TV adverts feel like a thing of the past since on-demand streaming success swooped in and disrupted the traditional TV industry. Take Netflix, for instance, with its 282 million paying subscribers worldwide – and that's not counting those who...
Mystery disease kills dozens in southwest Congo
1News
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A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said. The deaths were recorded between November 10 and November 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province....
Mystery flu-like outbreak in Congo kills dozens, investigation underway
Global News
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December 4, 2024
By JEAN-YVES KAMALE The Associated Press Posted December 4, 2024 9:25 am 1 min read A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said. The deaths were recorded...
Mystery disease kills 143 in southwest Congo
Africanews
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December 4, 2024
A flu-like disease that has killed dozens of people over two weeks is being investigated in southwestern Congo, local authorities said. The deaths were recorded between Nov. 10 and Nov. 25 in the Panzi health zone of Kwango province. Provincial...
TikToker Briton Kasule arrested after bragging about power theft
Observer
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July 22, 2025
A 27-year-old TikToker, Briton Kasule, also known as Christian Sythn has been arrested after sharing a viral video in which he bragged about illegally reconnecting electricity to his home, and offering to assist his neighbours in doing the same....
Black Women In The News: Joy Reid On Her Unexpected MSNBC Exit, Brave Big Chop And Bold Next Chapter
Essence
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July 16, 2025
After years in traditional media, Joy Reid is embarking on a new chapter on her own terms—one that combines the honesty her audience expects with the freedom to speak without filters. The veteran journalist and best-selling author settles into our...
Congo sprinter tests positive for steroid at Paris Olympics
CBS 8 San Diego - California
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The 100-meter sprinter tested positive for stanozolol metabolite, the same steroid that sprinter Ben Johnson used at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. PARIS, France — Sprinter Dominique Lasconi Mulamba, listed as one of Congo's flag bearers for the opening...
Congo sprinter Mulamba tests positive for steroid at Paris Olympics
The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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PARIS (AP) — Sprinter Dominique Lasconi Mulamba, listed as one of Congo's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, has tested positive for an anabolic steroid, the International Testing Agency said Sunday. Mulamba, who competed...
Newcastle Alexander Isak response speaks volumes as Hugo Ekitike transfer plan emerges
Chronicle Live
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July 17, 2025
Amie is a football writer covering clubs across the country, she has been a football fan all of her life and supports Leicester City. She graduated with a degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology in 2015. Amie has previous experience in local radio...
Angolan Catholic Archbishop Calls for Outlawing Fortune-Telling and Penalizing Healers
Zenit
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July 10, 2025
(ZENIT News / Angola, 10.07.2025).- Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of Saurimo, Angola, President of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST), asked the authorities to penalize divination practices due to the social damage they...
Rouge's comeback flips the script on female rivalry in SA hip-hop
Sowetan
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July 14, 2025
Rouge is back — and South African hip-hop just hit its reset button. After nearly a decade away from the limelight, the Congolese-South African rapper is returning with fresh music coupled with a fierce purpose. Her comeback isn’t just about...
‘To Build a Happy Place’
Richmond Magazine - Virginia
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July 21, 2025
A little after 9 a.m. on May 10, 1975, 28-year-old Kings Dominion General Manager Dennis Speigel looked out at a mass of approximately 52,000 people, crushed elbow-to-elbow into an area designed to hold about one-third that many. At the front...
My Life Has Been About Fashion – Denola Grey
The Will
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November 30, 2024
December 01, (THEWILL) – Denola Grey is many things rolled into one. He is a model, fashion influencer, fashion consultant, television show host, image consultant, a fashion and lifestyle content creator in the digital space, just to mention a...
Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat review: An illuminating dive into how Congolese independence was undermined
Irish Independent
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Using only archive material – footage, interview extracts, text references – Belgian writer-director Johan Grimonprez untangles the insidious moves to undermine Congolese independence, culminating with the 1961 assassination of prime minister...
Festival Med 25, Cesária Évora’s spirit in the air
World Music Central
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July 21, 2025
On Friday, June 27, at Festival MED 25, dedicated this year to Cabo Verde, not only did more people arrive, but we were also greeted by a suffocating heat. Yet, the intense warmth did nothing to dampen the festive spirit; the atmosphere grew even...
"We're Looking Headlong Into the Abyss" – 'The End' Director Joshua Oppenheimer Opens Up About His Apocalyptic Musical
Collider
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December 5, 2024
The Big Picture The End is a rich, complex tale from a deeply cerebral filmmaker. Oppenheimer tackles the human condition and political themes with nameless characters. The film explores lies, stories we tell to banish our ghosts and ease regrets....
Tanzanian fans inspire German-Congolese artist’s next big move
The Citizen
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For German-Congolese artist Solina Marie Julie Kern, the power of fan support has been a driving force in her music career. At just 22, the rising star has already captivated audiences across Europe and Africa with her unique blend of Congolese...
After Gibbs-White: Club Expecting Tottenham Bid for 'Extraordinary' Striker
GiveMeSport
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July 11, 2025
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Brentford are expecting an offer from Tottenham for forward Yoane Wissa, according to talkSPORT. The Europa League winners are looking to bolster their attacking options further...
Lulu Hassan stops Simple Boy from saying inappropriate word on Citizen TV: “Usis...
TUKO
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November 22, 2024
Mafi Mushkila hitmaker Stivo Simple Boy spoke about his art to Lulu Hassan on Citizen TV Some of his lingo confused the newscaster, but she stopped him from explaining after reading into his hesitance The journalist admitted that she loved his...
Unite Oil & Gas Unveils Congo Growth Strategy At African Energy Week (AEW)
MENAFN
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November 5, 2024
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Global integrated energy firm Unite Oil & gas unveiled its growth strategy in Africa, with a specific focus on expanding its footprint in the Republic of Congo (RoC), in Cape Town on Monday. During a Pre-Event...