Africa Republic of the Congo During presidential election, civil organizations set up large-scale cultural carnival in Brazzaville to support the ecological vision and the values of peace and sustainable development championed by candidate Denis Sassou Nguesso in power since 1997
Africa Republic of the Congo Preparing for elections on 15 March, Congolese law enforcement will maintain a heightened presence, strict posture, blockades and road closures expecting significant public movement during voting hours; President Nguesso, 82, is seeking a 5th term
Africa Republic of the Congo In Brazzaville, a new business is reshaping the local economy: parking lots on plots of land, cultivated or uncultivated; in underserved neighborhoods landowners transform their properties into paid parking spaces, charging affordable rates for drivers
Africa Republic of the Congo A panel of three doctors has been sworn in to examine the physical and mental health of candidates for the presidential election scheduled for 12 and 15 March
Africa Republic of the Congo With two months to go to presidential election, Congo-Brazzaville is urged to remain calm and promote serenity though, as voting approaches, the political climate is warming, positions are hardening, and passions are being expressed with vigor
Africa Republic of the Congo 9th edition of the Plant Fair, held in a particularly difficult economic climate, resulted in the planting of nearly 169 hectares of fruit trees: with a sales rate of 21,19% achieved, the safou tree surpassed the avocado and mango trees
Africa Republic of the Congo To raise students' awareness of the ancestral heritage of the country, the National Museum held a workshop at the Marien Ngouabi University in Brazzaville, showcasing cultural artifacts under the theme "The National Museum Meets its University Audience"
Africa Republic of the Congo The African Institute for Multidisciplinary Applied Research awarded Congolese financial expert and writer Armel Silvère Dongou an honorary doctorate at a ceremony held in Dakar, Senegal
Africa Republic of the Congo Import of machetes and motorcycles has been banned in the country in a bid to curb incursions of armed groups in rural areas
Africa Republic of the Congo In Brazzaville and four other locations across the country, 645 candidates, mostly science baccalaureate holders, have been applying since September 24 for a place at the National Training Center for Statistics, Demography and Planning
Africa Republic of the Congo Norinco, China North Industries Corporation, and Nigerian SecPro Africa have been entrusted for the equipping of Congo's land armed forces and its Republican Guard
Africa Republic of the Congo Following the seriousness of the latest deadly incidents, Brazzaville and Kinshasa committed to revising Navigation Regulations of the river Congo, promptly strengthening cooperation on river safety and launching a review of bilateral agreements
Africa Republic of the Congo An expert meeting to finalize the African Union pedagogical toolkit for rule of law stakeholders in Africa ended in Brazzaville, in line with the vision of Agenda 2063 for justice and peace, bridging the gap between legal frameworks and everyday realities