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Congo Grand Lodge holds AGM

On 18 October the freemasons of the Congo Grand Lodge will hold their AGM in Brazzaville for the first time in two years, at the invitation of Grand Master Denis Sassou-Nguesso.

Subscribers only Politics 29.09.2025

Secret African clients of former Paris CIA chief revealed

The CIA's French station chief at the start of the 2010s, Dale Bendler, became a consultant while keeping a foot in his former employer's camp. Awaiting sentencing for accessing classified documents for private clients, he worked for many figures active in Africa.

Subscribers only Business 26.09.2025

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

The accounting firm's French-speaking offices are to create an independent network to take over from the British giant when it leaves sub-Saharan Africa, scheduled for April 2026. The future entity will be supported at a technical level by the consultancy and audit firm during this transition.

Subscribers only Business 25.09.2025

Denis Sassou-Nguesso makes his big return to UN General Assembly

The Congolese head of state is expected in New York, where he will attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly, a forum he has avoided in recent years.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.09.2025

Abdou Abarry at a UNOCA press conference in Libreville, Gabon, 28 March 2025. © Samperode Mba Allogho / Unoca

Guterres representative under internal investigation

Based in Gabon, the head of UNOCA, Nigerien diplomat Abdou Abarry, is facing allegations of ‘sexual exploitation and abuse'. Despite investigations, he has been reinstated in his position. An embarrassment for the UN Secretary-General.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.09.2025

Former African Union Commission chairman Moussa Faki in Addis Ababa, 16 February 2025. © Amanuel Sileshi / AFP

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

The former chair of the AU Commission has been in talks for several weeks with the investment fund run by brothers Cyrille and Alain Nkontchou.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 05.09.2025

Brazzaville acquires new Chinese and Nigerian armoured vehicles

Congo has entrusted Norinco and SecPro Africa with the equipping of its land armed forces and its Republican Guard.

Subscribers only Defence 05.09.2025

AOGC sparks the interest of the presidential clan

President Denis Sassou-Nguesso's daughter, Joujou, is discreetly preparing for a takeover of the company, with Jean-Claude Ngambou, current CEO of Hemla Congo, and Gilbert Ondongo, former advisor to the Congolese finance minister.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 02.09.2025

Kempinski Hotels soon to make its mark on Brazzaville

In early December, President Denis Sassou-Nguesso will inaugurate a new luxury hotel on the banks of the Congo River, a year after the Hilton opened. The works were carried out by the Congolese group MPTB.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 01.09.2025

Two candidates wrangle for African support in UNESCO leadership run

With the election of the future head of the UN institution looming on the horizon, the race for support has gathered momentum, but not without a few hiccups.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.09.2025

Denis Sassou-Nguesso expected in Beijing

The Congolese head of state is due to visit China in early September at the invitation of Xi Jinping. As co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, Congo is nurturing its relationship with the Asian country, which is its largest trading partner.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.08.2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Congolese President Denis Sassou-Nguesso with their wives in Beijing on 4 September 2024, as part of the FOCAC.

Hydrocarbon minister promotes Africa Energy Bank

Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua has asserted that the AEB is the 'most important project that will save the African oil and gas industry from collapse'.

Subscribers only Finance, Energy 19.08.2025

Denis Sassou-Nguesso reunites the Gabonese Democratic Party in Brazzaville

The Congolese head of state has brought together the two opposing camps vying for control of the PDG, the party founded by Omar Bongo and led by Ali Bongo. His grandson, and son of Omar Bongo, could eventually take control, preserving the family heritage.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.07.2025

Denis Sassou-Nguesso puts travel restrictions on his ministers

Missions abroad must now be approved by the Congolese presidency, which is anxious to avoid abuses. At the same time, the Presidency is pushing ahead with issues it considers to be priorities, such as the campaign of Brazzaville's candidate for UNESCO.

Subscribers only Politics 29.07.2025

TotalEnergies gets consolation prize after Marine XX flop

TotalEnergies has been awarded a new six-year exploration licence in Congo.

Subscribers only Energy 24.07.2025

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

At the end of August, a new commission chaired by Burundi will take office within the Economic Community of Central African States, as the sub-regional institution struggles to gain momentum.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.07.2025

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Denis Sassou-Nguesso prepares for a high-risk final campaign

A mere formality for the head of state, the March 2026 presidential election could nevertheless be fraught with pitfalls. The Parti Congolais du Travail congress at the end of December will serve as the first test for the government, while the opposition struggles to organise itself.

Subscribers only Politics 15.07.2025

A rally in support of the re-election of Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Brazzaville, 19 March 2021.

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

The sub-region is at last set to put forward the joint candidates to take up its two vacant commissioner positions at the African Union. The names submitted up until now have all been thrown out by the Panel of Eminent Africans committee.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.07.2025

Congolese bar battling competition from international business firms

Congolese lawyers have marshalled their forces against the establishment of the Moroccan business firm Bennani & Associés, expressing concern about the violation of national legislation in this area.

Subscribers only Business 08.07.2025

La Congolaise des Routes investigates ‘serious anomalies'

The firm operating the road linking the Republic of Congo's two main cities, in which China State Construction Engineering Corp holds a majority stake, is scrutinising the activities of its subcontractor, a subsidiary of the French company Egis, in the revenue traceability chain.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 04.07.2025

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Congo

Congo Grand Lodge holds AGM

Secret African clients of former Paris CIA chief revealed

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

Denis Sassou-Nguesso makes his big return to UN General Assembly

Guterres representative under internal investigation

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

Brazzaville acquires new Chinese and Nigerian armoured vehicles

AOGC sparks the interest of the presidential clan

Kempinski Hotels soon to make its mark on Brazzaville

Two candidates wrangle for African support in UNESCO leadership run

Denis Sassou-Nguesso expected in Beijing

Hydrocarbon minister promotes Africa Energy Bank

Denis Sassou-Nguesso reunites the Gabonese Democratic Party in Brazzaville

Denis Sassou-Nguesso puts travel restrictions on his ministers

TotalEnergies gets consolation prize after Marine XX flop

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

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Denis Sassou-Nguesso prepares for a high-risk final campaign

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

Congolese bar battling competition from international business firms

La Congolaise des Routes investigates ‘serious anomalies'

Trump administration in no rush to name new ambassador

Former adviser to ex-president Bozizé resurfaces in Brazzaville

Denis Sassou-Nguesso finally appoints his new national ombudsman

Details of Congolese PM's Dakar trip revealed

Authorities circle in on Fecofoot president with court summons

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Congo

Congo Grand Lodge holds AGM

Secret African clients of former Paris CIA chief revealed

EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

Denis Sassou-Nguesso makes his big return to UN General Assembly

Guterres representative under internal investigation

Moussa Faki up for possible position at Enko Capital

Brazzaville acquires new Chinese and Nigerian armoured vehicles

AOGC sparks the interest of the presidential clan

Kempinski Hotels soon to make its mark on Brazzaville

Two candidates wrangle for African support in UNESCO leadership run

Denis Sassou-Nguesso expected in Beijing

Hydrocarbon minister promotes Africa Energy Bank

Denis Sassou-Nguesso reunites the Gabonese Democratic Party in Brazzaville

Denis Sassou-Nguesso puts travel restrictions on his ministers

TotalEnergies gets consolation prize after Marine XX flop

Burundi prepares to head ECCAS commission

Spotlight Denis Sassou-Nguesso prepares for a high-risk final campaign

Last chance saloon for AU commissioner posts

Congolese bar battling competition from international business firms

La Congolaise des Routes investigates ‘serious anomalies'

Trump administration in no rush to name new ambassador

Former adviser to ex-president Bozizé resurfaces in Brazzaville

Denis Sassou-Nguesso finally appoints his new national ombudsman

Details of Congolese PM's Dakar trip revealed

Authorities circle in on Fecofoot president with court summons

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Denis Sassou-Nguesso prepares for a high-risk final campaign