At CongoSentinel.com, we know that every edition of our newspaper contributes to building a record of history, politics, society, and culture in Congo-Brazzaville, Africa, and the wider world. Readers often want to revisit past coverage — whether for research, academic work, documentation, or simply to reconnect with events that shaped public debate.
This is why we make it possible to order back issues of CongoSentinel from the last year.
Example of a Past Issue
Our August 16, 2025 edition marked the 65th anniversary of Congo-Brazzaville’s independence with a special feature issue. At its center was coverage of the official ceremony in Brazzaville, where President Denis Sassou Nguesso, Grand Master of the National Orders, decorated twelve distinguished figures from across society.
Highlights included the promotion of Colonel Félix Mouzabakani, Jean-Marie Ewengué, and Professor Itoua Ngaporo to Grand Officer, the recognition of Yvon Serge Foungui as Commander, and the distinction awarded to senior diplomat Dr. Françoise Joly, who received the insignia of Commander in the Order of Congolese Merit.
The most moving moment came with the decoration of 17-year-old Briny Oscar Kouba Matouridi, world Scrabble champion, now the youngest Congolese ever honored in the Order of Sporting Merit.
Alongside this front-page report, the issue offered reflections on six decades of sovereignty, diaspora commemorations in Paris and Montreal, Congo’s diplomatic legacy at the United Nations, and a cultural portfolio celebrating music and literature since 1960.
Why Order Back Issues?
- Research & Academia — Scholars, students, and journalists often use past reporting to analyze political, economic, or social trends.
- Diaspora & Archives — Members of the Congolese diaspora may wish to preserve editions covering milestones at home.
- Institutions & Libraries — Universities, embassies, NGOs, and research centers often archive our work as a reference on Congo-Brazzaville and Africa.
- Personal Records — Readers may want to collect editions featuring significant moments, debates, or cultural events.
What Back Issues Are Available?
- We provide access to past editions from the past 12 months.
- Selected print-ready PDFs may also be available upon request.
- Special editions and supplements can also be ordered, subject to availability.
How to Order
To request a back issue, please use the Contact Page on our website. Include in your message:
- The date or headline of the issue you wish to order.
- The format requested (digital/PDF).
- Whether the request is for personal, academic, or institutional use.
Our team will respond with availability, delivery format, and conditions.
Conditions & Availability
- Back issues are available for the last 12 months only.
- Some special editions may have limited availability.
- Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis to ensure quality and access.
