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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 […]

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 […]

Too often pushed to the margins of official narratives, bold Congolese women played a crucial role in the struggle for the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, proclaimed on June 30, 1960. As pioneers, they took part in nationalist movements,sometimes on the front lines, sometimes behind the scenes, but always with unwavering determination. After […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Combining both finance and technology, FinTech is a mix of two traditionally male-dominated fields. Nevertheless, in recent years in Africa, Fintech has opened up career opportunities for women. The emergence of female leadership in fintech is now a reality on the African continent, although there is still progress to be made. Below is a list […]

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 […]