AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoSoccer Integrity & Congo at the World Cup: Reports say FIFA knew before the 2026 World Cup that Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was ineligible, after he played in qualifying matches without completing the switch of national eligibility—now raising fresh questions as the fallout spreads. Music & Culture: Congolese singer Gims has transferred rights to a recent hit album to French distributor Believe, a major deal for the French music industry. Energy & Industry (with arts-adjacent spotlight): SOCAR Downstream was selected as project management consultant for the Congo refinery modernization, supporting the Pre-FEED phase for SNPC’s CORAF project. Film & Storytelling: War on Screen returns (Oct 5–11) as a conflict-focused festival, featuring Congo-related title “Congo Boy” in competition. Sports & Identity: A reminder of Congo’s wider cultural presence in global sport—while the FIFA eligibility story dominates, Congo’s creative and public life keeps moving across music, film, and international stages.
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