Tag: Congo
Belgium delivers the tooth of Lumumba, the first murdered prime minister of Congo, to his family after 61 years
Shortly after he was elected prime minister in 1960, Lumumba was brought down in a coup by General Joseph Mobutu, supported by Belgium and the United States, and his body…
Brazzaville in slow motion due to a shortage of diesel, while Congo produces it
Brazzaville’s service stations have been dry for several weeks. A situation that penalizes motorists, disrupts transport and slows down economic activity. The inhabitants of the capital wonder about this long…
Belgian King Philippe in Congo: Expression of ‘deep regret’ instead of apology for colonial past
In his speech to the parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Belgian King Philippe reiterated that he “deeply regrets” his country’s colonial past, but did not offer a…
Congo recover against Gambia in qualifying
Slapped by Mali on the first day, Congo-Brazzaville got back on track on Wednesday June 8, during the second day of the CAN 2023 qualifiers. Opposed to Gambia, the Red…
French justice opens an investigation following the revelations of the “Congo Hold-Up” investigation
According to information from Mediapart and Africa Intelligence, the national financial prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation following the revelations of the “Congo Hold Up” investigation. He wonders about flows…
the issue of Rwandan refugees in the Congo not on the agenda of Paul Kagame’s visit
Last week, Paul Kagame made a three-day visit to Congo-Brazzaville, a country where more than 8,000 Rwandans are awaiting regularization after losing their refugee status in 2017. Kigali says their…
Congo Airways, an airline in free fall
Congo Airways, the Congolese national airline, is experiencing the greatest crisis of its existence. The company created in 2014 has only one plane left to cover the national territory. African…
DIRECT. Morocco – Congo: the Atlas Lions get their ticket to the World Cup!
MOROCCO – CONGO FOOT. After a draw (1-1) in Kinshasa, Morocco showed a more conquering face at home. Well helped by the double of the young Ounahi, the Atlas Lions…
Morocco extinguishes DR Congo and flies to Qatar
The Moroccans made up for their average performance in the first leg (1-1) by beating the Democratic Republic of Congo 4-1 in Casablanca on March 29. The Altlas Lions are…
DIRECT. Congo – Morocco: regrets for the Leopards! Summary of the match (1-1)
CONGO-MOROCCO FOOTBALL. After dominating a large part of the match, Congo let Morocco come back to score at the end of the match (1-1)! Thanks to the away goal rule,…