16 African lawyers appointed regional representatives of the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum

On July 23, the International Chamber of Commerce’s Alternative Dispute Resolution/Young Arbitrators and Young Professionals Forum (ICC YAAF) announced the names of its new regional representatives. Elected for a two-year term, the representatives will be responsible for promoting and developing this dynamic global network. Current ICC YAAF representatives include 55 women and 46 men, based […]

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Who are the 35 eminent African lawyers elected and re-elected to the ICC International Court of Arbitration?

On Monday July 1, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) announced the election and re-election of the members of its International Court of Arbitration for a second three-year term (2024-2027), from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. The Court comprises 191 members representing 119 jurisdictions. The ICC International Court of Arbitration is an institution […]

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Tribute to the women pioneers of DRC independence

Pioneering Congolese women took part in the struggle for DRC independence proclaimed on June 30, 1960. Others were politically active during the troubled post-independence period, marked in particular by the Mulelist rebellion and the secession of Katanga. These women leaders, often overlooked in accounts of anti-colonial protest movements, played an important role in reconciliation and […]

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50 Congolese appointed and awarded prizes in 2023

Leaders of public and private companies, artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, sportsmen and women, etc., the 50 Congolese personalities on this list have distinguished themselves in their respective fields, enabling them to be promoted to new positions or receive awards for their brilliant achievements. Focus on 50 Congolese men and women who shone in 2023. NB: The […]

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23 “bosses of bosses” at the heart of the economy in Africa

Generally known as the “bosses’ bosses”, these shrewd businessmen and seasoned serial entrepreneurs oversee the employers’ organisations in their respective countries, while working to ensure the prosperity of their own companies. As the link between the private sector and public authorities, these wealth and job creators are at the heart of social dialogue. Who are […]

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L’Oréal-UNESCO: 30 brilliant African women scientists rewarded

On November 8, the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO announced the names of the 30 winners of the 14th “L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talent Award for Women in Science”. This prize rewards and supports African women scientists for the quality of their scientific research. For this 14th edition, 25 doctoral students and 5 post-doctoral researchers were rewarded at […]

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50 women experts who are changing the Game in Port and Maritime Logistics in Africa

General managers or executives in ports, container terminals or multinational maritime logistics companies, these experienced professionals are sailing against the tide of limiting stereotypes, proving, through the quality of their work, that logistics is also a woman’s business. Portraits of 50 women experts who excel in a sector historically dominated by men. NB: The personalities […]

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60 Congolese personalities appointed,awarded and honoured in 2022

Appointed to positions of responsibility, awarded for their work, winners of a competition, honoured for their various achievements or their career path, several Congolese men and women have made a name for themselves in the news in 2022 in Congo and abroad. Some were already known, while others emerged in 2022.  We take a look […]

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100 African women shaping the airline industry in Africa and around the world

The aviation industry remains a male-dominated field. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which represents 290 airlines in 120 countries, the proportion of women holding C-level roles in the industry is just 3%. Nevertheless, in Africa, several women have broken through the barriers to occupy leadership positions in this sector, which is experiencing […]

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Focus on 75 brilliant women jurists of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Lawyers or magistrates, these brilliant Congolese jurists, evolving in the DRC or abroad, known or less known, carry out exceptional work to improve social justice in their daily environment. Below is a non-exhaustive list of 75 women law specialists. The ranking has been done randomly and the position on this list is not synonymous of […]

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45 Congolese personalities or those of Congolese origin who distinguished themselves in 2021

In 2021, several Congolese personalities or those of Congolese origin were appointed or elected to positions of responsibility in the DRC or abroad, while others won awards in various fields. Let’s take a look at these Congolese honored in 2021. Deborah Kayembe, First Black Person Elected as Rector of the University of Edinburgh On February […]

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