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Ammat Global Resources To Showcase Innovation In Energy As The Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Platinum Sponsor
(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...
Menfi receives message from Congo-Brazzaville leader ahead of reconciliation talks
The Presidential Council (PC) Head, Mohamed Menfi, has received a verbal message from Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of Congo-Brazzaville and Chair of the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya. The message, delivered by Congo-Brazzaville’s...
How the West Destroyed Congo’s Hopes for Independence
Andrée Blouin (1921–1986) was a central figure in the struggles for decolonization that swept Africa in the 1950s and ’60s, nicknamed “the Black Pasionaria.” Born under French colonial rule in what is now the Central African Republic, she became...
Can anyone catch Arsenal?
We are 24 per cent of the way through the 2025-26 Premier League season and one team look to be a cut above the rest so far. That side are Arsenal, currently four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth and five ahead of Tottenham Hotspur and...
Threads of Revolution: MU Runway's fashion show weaves together stories of struggle and change
At Mercer, there is a student organization known as MU Runway: a fashion club composed of undergraduate students who live by the motto “Walk with confidence.” This club was initially started in 2023 but was officially established in 2024. MU...
FIFA suspends Congolese Football Federation
FIFA has announced the immediate suspension of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), following escalating tensions between the Ministry of Sports and the football body. The dispute, which has been ongoing for several months, culminated in...
From ‘The Brutalist' to 'Wicked,' where to watch this year’s top awards movies
The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing but figuring out where to watch everything can be overwhelming. The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing but figuring out where to watch everything can be overwhelming. Are they streaming? For...
Sauti za Busara Music festival celebrates female talent on stage
Zanzibar. Under the shimmering lights of Sauti za Busara 2025, Rapper Frida Amani took the stage and made history as the first female hip-hop artiste to ever perform at the festival. The crowd at Old Fort erupted as she delivered a powerful set,...
China Flexes Its Media Muscle In Africa – Encouraging Positive Headlines As
Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent...
Chinese media in a good news, soft power push into Africa
Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent...
New Orleans musician PJ Morton explores his two worlds in 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning'
It is often the case that parents hope or even expect that their sons or daughters embrace the family business or their professions. A doctor or lawyer might yearn for the day when their child follows in their footsteps. Perhaps this holds true...
African Music Heavyweights Fally Ipupa, Simi, and Diamond Platnumz Drop Unity Anthem “Smarta with Data”
In an unprecedented fusion of star power, Congolese rhumba maestro Fally Ipupa, Nigeria’s soulful songstress Simi, and Tanzanian bongo flava king Diamond Platnumz have joined forces for “Smarta with Data,” a pan-African anthem blending linguistic...
China flexes it media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda
Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent...
NPA Unveils US$550M Strategic Plan to Transform Liberia into West Africa’s Maritime Hub
By Amos Harris The National Port Authority (NPA) has launched a landmark US$550 million Strategic Plan (2025–2030), a comprehensive roadmap designed to modernize Liberia’s ports, significantly improve operational efficiency, and firmly position...
Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Sets 2026 Career Honorees
A pair of half-century industry veterans are ready for their closeup. The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild said today that two-time Emmy-winning makeup artist Greg Nelson and two-time Oscar-nominated hairstylist Judy Alexander Cory will...
5 unique African hairstyles shaping global fashion trends today
In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant element and an integral part of our cultural identity and beauty. Here’s a look at five unique African hairstyles that originated on the continent and have left an indelible mark on...
Official Black Anime Icons Fashion Collection Taps Afro Samurai in First of Multiple New U.S. Releases
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...
Sape Movement: Fashion, Culture, and Resistance in the Congo
Warsaw Village Band & Bassałyki Claim Top Position on World Music Charts Europe, February 2025
Sploty by Warsaw Village Band & Bassałyki is the top album on World Music Charts Europe for the month of February 2025. The Warsaw Village Band (Kapeli Ze Wsi Warszawa) has long embraced musical collaboration, combining diverse influences beyond...
Hearn Says Joshua Vs. Wilder Fight Remains “Must-Watch TV”
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...