Republic of the Congo

Gabon President's West African tour and domestic expansion

6 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Gabon President pledges infrastructure development in Ogooué-Ivindo

Following his West African diplomatic tour in late July and early August 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has continued to engage in domestic and international state affairs. On 8 August, the President met wi

Republic of the Congo digital economy regulation and targets

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Congo targets 870bn CFA franc digital economy contribution

The Republic of the Congo is managing regulatory and economic frameworks for its digital sector. In early August 2026, the government suspended inter-ministerial decree No 015 regarding digital taxation following concern

Prince Harry conservation leadership changes

3 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Prince Harry resigns from African Parks board amid human rights scandal

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has undergone several changes regarding his involvement with conservation organizations. Following a dispute with the board chairman of Sentebale in 2025, which resulted in the Duke and

Democratic Republic of the Congo regional and domestic news

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: DRC civil society delegation visits Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is engaged in various diplomatic, financial, and institutional activities involving regional neighbors. Diplomatically, the DRC is hosting leaders from the Central African Rep

DRC constitutional reform debates

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Lisanga Bonganga calls for constitutional reform in Congo

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Human Rights Minister Samuel Mbemba Kabuya has advocated for constitutional reforms to better protect fundamental rights. Kabuya criticized current regulations on public demonstra

State tribute for Congolese musician Pierre Moutouari

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Pierre Moutouari receives national tribute in Brazzaville

The Republic of the Congo held a state tribute for rumba and soukous musician Pierre Moutouari on August 12, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Brazzaville. The ceremony honored the singer, who died in Paris on October 8

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Gold mining in Mayoko District causes environmental damage

In the Ituri province of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, a fast-moving Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has resulted in more than 2,300 deaths among at least 5,000 reported cases. Containment effo

Venezuela coffee export expansion and agricultural diplomacy

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Venezuela presents coffee and cocoa at Congo agricultural fair

In late July 2026, the Mérida region of Venezuela shipped its first 19.2 tonnes of specialty coffee to Belgium. Handled by the local firm Triángulo de Mocotíes and the exporter Origin2U, the shipment utilized the Mérida

Gia Lai traffic accident investigation

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Quy Nhon port seizure: Over 1.1 tons of illegal ivory discovered

Authorities in Gia Lai province are investigating a hit-and-run accident involving a pregnant motorcyclist. The collision occurred on the night of August 10 at the intersection of Le Duan and Tran Thi Ky streets. The vi