Ntumba Kasongo

A Renewed Chapter in Congo Offshore Exploration The formal award of the Nzombo offshore exploration permit to TotalEnergies marks a significant inflection point for the Republic of Congo’s energy narrative. …

A Strategic Convergence of Development and Climate Goals In the northern outskirts of Brazzaville, the creek beds of Odziba no longer resemble the stagnant pools that once amplified malaria and …

Francophone Africa rises on MTN’s strategic radar South Africa-headquartered MTN Group quietly re-ordered its corporate map last week, placing francophone Africa at the very centre of its expansion calculus. The …

Streetlight of the Digital Age in Mossendjo At the Chamoukoualé roundabout, the unremitting hum of a diesel generator accompanies two yellow totems that have quietly become Mossendjo’s most photographed landmarks. …

A Strategic Outpost Along the Niari Corridor For decades, the road linking Dolisie to the mining districts of Mayoko and Mbinda has represented a logistical artery without a dependable refuelling …

Strategic Oyo Encounter Captures Diplomatic Spotlight The lush riverine town of Oyo, normally a discreet retreat for President Denis Sassou Nguesso, briefly became the nerve center of Central African diplomacy …

A Strategic Milestone for the Congo Basin Few countries occupy such a decisive ecological crossroads as the Republic of Congo. Home to more than 10 percent of the world’s tropical …

A Congolese Appeal Resonates in Paris When Marcellin Mounzéo-Ngoyo, president of the Brazzaville-based Maison de la Mémoire Africaine, dispatched an open letter to French President Emmanuel Macron on 15 August, …

Algiers podium echoes across the Congo River The debut edition of the African School Games, convened in Algiers from 26 July to 5 August 2025 under the aegis of the …

Diplomatic Momentum Surrounding the Brazzaville Meeting The arrival of World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi in Brazzaville on 22 July 2025 generated a discernible ripple …