Category: Cover story

Congolese producer and director Mona Mpembele D’Agua Rosada, based in Belgium, publishes an original graphic novel, Confessions from Beyond the Grave: From Mbanza-Kongo to Rome, released on March 18. In this work, she revives the little-known story of Dom Antonio Manuel Nsaku Ne Vunda, the first ambassador of the Kingdom of Kongo sent to Rome, […]

Actress, screenwriter, producer and now novelist, Prisca Marceleney wears many hats and works on numerous projects, all guided by one core mission: telling stories that reflect Ivorian and African realities. In this interview with African Shapers, she looks back on her journey, her challenges, her ambitions, and her latest flagship series, Dr Wlika. African Shapers: […]

Cany Jobe, a recognized expert in the oil industry, has been appointed Director General of the Gambia Petroleum Commission. This appointment sends a clear signal: The Gambia intends to play with the major players in oil exploration in West Africa. The Gambia Petroleum Commission is the regulatory authority for upstream and midstream petroleum activities. Its […]

2025 was a year of prominence, influence, and national pride for Congolese men and women distinguished by major nominations, prestigious awards, and remarkable individual achievements. From the fields of the world’s greatest international competitions to the strategic spheres of finance, justice, culture, technology, and entrepreneurship, these exceptional figures carried the flag of the Democratic Republic […]

A little over 30 years old, Tânia Paiva is making a remarkable entrance at the top of Angola’s intelligence apparatus. She has been appointed Deputy Director of the State Intelligence and Security Service (Serviço de Inteligência e Segurança de Estado-SINSE), in charge of integration and technological development. Her arrival marks a turning point, generating both […]

As the Democratic Republic of Congo asserts its presence on the global agro-industrial stage, PHC is entering a new phase of development driven by innovation, technology transfer, and strategic partnerships. The expansion of its processing facilities, the construction of a new refinery, and the launch of a biogas unit are designed to modernize the sector […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is fast-tracking the revival of its palm oil sector. Since joining the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), and with the facilitation of Plantations and Huileries du Congo (PHC), the country has strengthened its strategy to structure, professionalize, and innovate in this key economic sector. The goal: to […]

The Board of Directors of the Mastercard Foundation has made its decision: Ethiopian entrepreneur and investor Sewit Ahderom will take the helm of one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations. On January 1, 2026, she will succeed Reeta Roy, who has led the Foundation for the past 18 years. Ahderom’s appointment marks the beginning of […]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is taking a decisive step in West Africa. The institution has chosen Abidjan to establish its presence in Côte d’Ivoire and has appointed Nigerian Asari Efiong as its first country head. Côte d’Ivoire officially became a member and country of operation of the Bank in 2025. Based […]

On its three operational sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, PHC is transforming used plastics into durable paving blocks, proving that waste can become a pillar of local development and a symbol of ecological innovation. Turning an environmental scourge into a valuable resource: that’s the successful bet made by Plantations et Huileries du Congo […]