Author: Stephen Mbayo

Congo AML Reform Gains Momentum Republic of Congo has accelerated its fight against illicit finance, buoyed by new legislation and regional scrutiny. The latest contribution comes…

A Voice From Brazzaville Finds New Paris Rhythm From a compact studio overlooking the Canal Saint-Martin, Congolese singer-songwriter Cedro La Loi fine-tunes the final mix of…

Anniversary Address Highlights On 15 August, President Denis Sassou Nguesso marked Congo-Brazzaville’s sixty-fifth Independence Day with a televised address stressing that international turbulence “dangerously threatens peace”…

Recorded tirade jolts Catholic faithful An audio file that surfaced on social media earlier this month has shaken Congo-Brazzaville’s Roman Catholic Church. The recording, attributed to…

Diplomatic Handover in Brazzaville The colourful reception hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brazzaville briefly turned into a tableau of protocol as Mariavittoria Ballotta…

Citywide Celebration of Distance Running On Thursday 14 August 2025, Brazzaville’s Alfred Raoul Boulevard echoed with rhythmic footfalls and cheers as thousands gathered for the International…

Podium in Douala Signals a Comeback The noisy stands of Douala’s multisport complex fell briefly silent before erupting as Junior Mobonda’s hand was raised for bronze…

A headline-making press conference in Brazzaville Flashes popped inside the leafy Hôtel Les Chutes du Djoué Resort on 8 August 2025 as 22-year-old vocalist Niska Soleil…

A date that could reset Congolese handball The Independent Electoral Commission has pencilled 16 August in Brazzaville for the elective congress of the Congolese Handball Federation.…

Strategic Investments Take Shape June’s twin inaugurations in Nkayi and Loudima added fresh momentum to a department that already hosted copper, zinc and cement assets. Government…