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Congolese President Condemns French Judge Over Wife’s Arrest Warrant in Corruption Case

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Brazzaville, Republic of Congo— President Denis Sassou-Nguesso has lashed out against the French judiciary after Parisian judge Serge Tournaire issued an arrest warrant for his wife, Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso, in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged “ill-gotten wealth.” In a letter filled with defiance and thinly veiled threats, the Congolese leader denounced the move as …

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Les États-Unis resserrent les règles : Les Deux Congos face à des restrictions de voyage

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Un nouveau projet circulant au sein de l’administration Trump propose d’ajouter la République du Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) et la République Democratique du Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) à une liste de pays susceptibles de faire face à des restrictions de voyage vers les États-Unis. Le document, examiné par des responsables diplomatiques et de sécurité, décrit un système classant les …

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Congo-Brazzaville and Congo-Kinshasa Listed in Draft Proposal for New US Travel Ban

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A new draft circulating within the Trump administration proposes adding the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) to a list of countries facing potential travel restrictions to the United States. The document, reviewed by diplomatic and security officials, outlines a system categorizing nations into “red,” “orange,” and “yellow” tiers based …

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La première dame du Congo-Brazzaville, Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso, fuit la France après une assignation judiciaire dans l’affaire des « biens mal acquis »

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Paris, France — Dans un retournement dramatique des événements, Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso, la Première Dame de la République du Congo, a fui la France après qu’une assignation ait été émise fin février 2025, dans le cadre de l’enquête en cours sur les « biens mal acquis ». Cette affaire judiciaire, suivie de près par les autorités …

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Congolese First Lady Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso Flees France After Legal Summons Over ‘Ill-Gotten Gains’ Case

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Paris, France — In a dramatic turn of events, Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso, the First Lady of the Republic of Congo, has fled France following a summons issued in late February 2025 in connection with the ongoing ‘ill-gotten gains’ investigation, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. This legal case, which has been closely followed by …

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Congo-Brazzaville: Looking back on February 5, 1979, a coup d’état and a historical imposture

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By Laurent / February 4, 2025 On January 30, 2019, during a raid on the headquarters of the Congolese Labor Party (PCT), Mr. Pierre Ngolo, the PCT’s Secretary General and a prominent figure in the regime, announced plans to commemorate the 40th anniversary of President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s tenure in power with grand celebrations. The …

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Protesters Loot Ugandan Embassy in Kinshasa

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Kinshasa, DRC—January 28, 2025— In a surge of unrest, protesters in Kinshasa looted the Ugandan Embassy on Tuesday, alongside several other foreign diplomatic missions. The demonstrations are fueled by anger over Uganda’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, heightening concerns over the safety of diplomats amid the escalating violence.

Protesters Attack Residence of Congo-Brazzaville’s Ambassador in Kinshasa Amid Rising Tensions

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo—January 28, 2025— Amid escalating violence and protests in Kinshasa, the residence of the Ambassador of Congo-Brazzaville was targeted and looted by angry demonstrators on Tuesday. The protestors, enraged by the ongoing conflict and regional tensions, stormed the embassy grounds, causing significant damage. This attack is part of a broader wave …

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DRC: Residents continue to flee Goma, embassies attacked, private residences of top diplomats looted by protesters in Kinshasa

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Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa as Fighting Intensifies in Goma Amid M23 Assault Kinshasa and Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – January 28, 2025 – Intense violence continues to grip the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting escalates in both Goma and Kinshasa. In Goma, the eastern city under siege by the M23 rebel group and …

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Sassou Nguesso Hints at Constitutional Changes, Raising Fears of a Bid to Cement His Rule

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The Dictator Sassou Nguesso is Hinting at Yet Another Constitutional Change Denis Sassou Nguesso, the long-standing president of the Republic of Congo, is once again signaling potential changes to the country’s constitution. While the proposed adjustments may appear logical on the surface, it is widely speculated that these moves are simply a guise for introducing …

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