Republic of Congo

Vatican

Pope Francis urges Congo, South Sudan to 'turn a page' for peace

Francis had planned to begin a weeklong pilgrimage to the two African countries but he cancelled the trip last month because of knee pain that makes walking and standing difficult.

02/07/2022

Green News

Italy orders gas from three African nations in boycott against Russia

Natural gas is a fossil fuel used to generate electricity, heat and cool homes and power industry.

22/04/2022

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo volcano kills 15 people, thousands flee

More than 170 children were still feared missing Sunday after the chaos of the Mount Nyiragongo eruption Saturday night

23/05/2021

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Women make music with kitchen items to highlight female 'suffering'

Pots, pans and giant pestle and mortars: these are the instruments of an all-female group from the Republic of Congo, who are using their music to highlight the reality of life for many women in the country.

10/11/2020

World

Start Lab, hub for Congo's young entrepreneurs

On this episode, Agriculture is said to be directly responsible for at least 14 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to a global climate…

28/10/2019

World

Congo's fashion and make up fiesta

On this episode, we start off in the republic of Congo where a showcase of some of the best of African fashion has taken place.

15/10/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congo confirms first Ebola case in the eastern city of Goma

The Congolese health ministry has confirmed the first case of Ebola in the eastern city of Goma. More than 1600 people have died so far because of the disease.

15/07/2019

France

French ex-secret agent probed for attempted murder is shot dead

Daniel Forrestier, 57, was being investigated for a murder plot on a Congolese opposition figure. He was shot dead last week.

27/03/2019

World

Nigerian women revolutionising Fine Art

This episode of Inspire Africa features a non-governmental organisation in the Republic of Congo, which has embarked on a mission of supporting rural communities and empowering them to contribute to the protection of the country's biodiversity.

11/03/2019

World

The Nigerian farmer profiting from pig waste [Inspire Africa]

Today we'll head to Nigeria where a pig farm is turning waste management and recycling into profit.

31/07/2018

Republic of the Congo

Residents flee Congolese capital after post-election violence

Thousands of people in the Congolese capital of Brazzaville are said to be fleeing the latest violence which has broken out linked to last month’s

05/04/2016

Republic of the Congo

Heavy gunfire breaks out in Brazzaville - witnesses

Police and unidentified men have exchanged heavy gunfire in Congo’s capital a matter of hours after a peace and unity concert was held, witnesses

04/04/2016

Republic of the Congo

Congo President Sassou Nguesso re-elected for third consecutive term

Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected for a five-year term following a landslide victory. The Interior Ministry announced

24/03/2016

World News

Republic of Congo president is re-elected

The Republic of Congo’s long time President Denis Sassou Nguesso has claimed victory after Sunday’s presidential poll. According to official results

24/03/2016

Republic of the Congo

Congo votes in controversial referendum to allow president to stand again

Congo’s long-serving president is waiting to see if he has won a controversial referendum after the country voted on Sunday. The vote is to ditch age

25/10/2015

Sport

All-Africa Games close in bustling Brazzaville

The 11th All-Africa games have drawn to a close in Republic of Congo Brazzaville with around 8,000 athletes taking part in 22 sports. Egypt topped

19/09/2015

Sport

African Games: Algeria claim men's volleyball gold

Algeria celebrated another gold at the African Games in Brazzaville, when the men’s team won the volleyball. The North African’s beat hosts Congo

16/09/2015

Sport

African Games Congo: Massamba hands home nation gold in artistic gymnastics

The flame continues to burn brightly in the Congolese capital Brazzaville for the 11th edition of the African Games. The Palais de Sport in Kintele

11/09/2015

Sport

South African dominate the pool at African Games

The South African swimming team continued to dominate the pool at the 11th edition of the African Games, in Brazzaville. Olympian Chad le Clos won

08/09/2015

Sport

All Africa Games get underway in Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo

Athletes and spectators have gathered in Brazzaville for a two week long festival of sport – the African Games. Over 8,000 spectators are in the

05/09/2015