Two exceptional female bankers appointed as Managing Directors of Ecobank in Togo and Liberia

Ecobank marks a pivotal moment in its leadership strategy in West Africa with the appointment of two exceptional women to lead its subsidiaries in Togo and Liberia. Estelle Fafa Akue Komlan, with over 15 years of experience in the banking sector, takes the helm of Ecobank Togo, while Salamata Diallo, after an impressive career across […]

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Dr. Esperance Luvindao, 34, New Minister of Health and Social Services of Namibia

Namibia is entering a new era in healthcare with the appointment of Dr. Esperance Luvindao as Minister of Health and Social Services. Appointed on March 22 by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, she joins a renewed government full of promises and reforms. Previously, she has also been appointed as a Member of Parliament by the President, in […]

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Who is Jean-Pierre Latere, the Congolese scientist and entrepreneur at the heart of a $1 billion deal with AstraZeneca?

In 2021, Belgian Jean-Pierre Latere Dwan’Isa, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, founded EsoBiotec, a visionary company that is reinventing in vivo cell therapy to make cancer treatments both more accessible and more powerful. This revolutionary innovation has now caught the attention of AstraZeneca, which is ready to acquire the company for a […]

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The Ivorian Aziz Diallo appointed General Manager of Pay TV for French-speaking Africa at Canal+

Canal+ Group has announced the appointment of Aziz Diallo as General Manager of Pay TV for French-speaking Africa, effective March 2025. This promotion recognizes his exceptional career within the Canal+ group, which he joined in 2015. Aziz Diallo will report to David Mignot, Managing Director of Canal+ Africa. With over 20 years of experience, Aziz […]

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Football: Bestine Kazadi and Samuel Eto’o join the CAF, Kanizat Ibrahim elected to the FIFA Council

Bestine Kazadi has just etched her name in golden letters in the great book of African football. On March 12, during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) held at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, the Congolese was elected as the 5th Vice-President of the CAF Executive Committee (Comex), in […]

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Palm Oil: The DRC joins the Council of producing countries, PHC welcomes a decisive turning point

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a major step forward in the palm oil sector by officially joining the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC). This strategic decision, welcomed by Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), marks the beginning of a new era for an industry that was once thriving but is […]

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Monique Gieskes,PHC’s CEO, honored for her transformational leadership

Monique Gieskes, CEO of Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), has been recognized with a prestigious distinction: the “Special African Business Leadership Commendation Award”, presented by African Leadership Magazine during the 14th edition of the Personality of the Year Awards. This well-deserved recognition celebrates a visionary leader whose insight and leadership are shaping a new […]

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Angola: Cristina Dias Lourenço takes the helm of the Angolan Debt and Securities Exchange (BODIVA)

A fresh breeze is sweeping through Angolan finance. The Board of Directors of the Angolan Debt and Securities Exchange (BODIVA) is undergoing a transformation, and at its helm stands an emerging figure: Cristina Dias Lourenço. The official announcement, dated February 6, confirms that she has been appointed interim President of the Executive Commission (PCE), succeeding […]

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The young Congolese Chef Michée Kalengay Kabuima, 27, joins the “Catering” service of Qatar Airways

Originally from Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), he joins the prestigious teams of Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC) and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) in Doha, Qatar, with the mission of introducing Congolese cuisine to the world, according to a press release from the airline. Michée, aged 27, is among nearly 50 newly […]

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Sandra Kassab appointed Director of the Africa department at the French Development Agency

Her appointment, announced on January 15th, marks a new milestone in Sandra Kassab’s brilliant career and her established leadership. This professional, who combines strategic thinking with operational pragmatism, will now lead AFD’s ambitious strategy in the heart of the African continent. Sandra Kassab replaces the Congolese Christian Yoka, who has been appointed Minister of Finance, […]

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DRC: Plantations et Hhuileries du Congo has inaugurated two new schools in Lokutu

Inaugurated on December 30 and 31, 2024, by the company Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), these two brand-new schools, located in the Tshopo province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, pave the way for optimal learning conditions for 480 students. In a festive and grateful atmosphere, the communities of Lokutu attended the official opening […]

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Retrospective: Congolese Figures Appointed and Honored in 2024

In 2024, several luminaries from the Democratic Republic of Congo illuminated the global stage with their remarkable accomplishments and prestigious appointments, while others were adorned with honors that reflected their excellence. These accolades not only celebrate the brilliance of Congolese talent but also herald a generation poised to conquer the challenges of economic growth, governance, […]

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