Congo Road pastor Jeff Langley marks 50 years of ministry built on faith and quiet strength

Jeff Langley has never sought the spotlight. An introvert by nature, he prefers calm and steady to chaos — a trait that has quietly shaped his 50 years in the pulpit. As his wife, Vicki, puts it, he’s adept at “calming the storm,” a steady...

Lukoil announces plans to sell international assets due to sanctions

Lukoil plans to sell its international assets due to the imposition of sanctions by a number of countries and has begun to consider potential offers, the Russian oil company announced on its website. "PJSC Lukoil informs that owing to introduction...

Congo Brazzaville Catholic Bishops Encourage Youth Formation to Build a Just, Peaceful Society

“The implementation of a good educational policy must truly be the business of all workers, apostolic workers, civil and political authorities, parents, teachers, and ordinary citizens,” they said, citing the African proverb that “it takes a whole...

India must participate in the International Stabilisation Force in Gaza. But some lessons need to be kept in mind

It is now well known that US President Donald Trump has outlined a 20-point plan for peace and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. The 15th point in Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict specifies the establishment of an International Stabilisation...

Trump, Xi and the politics of tactical peace

Diplomacy, when stripped of ceremony and handshakes, is really about leverage. And this week in Kuala Lumpur, Donald Trump appears to have rediscovered the old craft of using pressure to invite cooperation. The US President, now again playing the...

Why do we trust America so much—and so distrust Pakistan?

India’s trust in America was based initially on President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his envoy to India, Louis Johnson, doing much to push Winston Churchill and Great Britain to relinquish their Indian empire. This was reinforced by Jawaharlal...

Former colonialists must face the bill – an international survey on reparations

Africans are making a renewed and united call for reparations from former colonial powers who profited from centuries of slavery, exploitation and underdevelopment. A new survey on the topic: «Attitude of people in Africa to the initiative to...

Stop wildlife imports to India until proper checks in place: CITES report

Cautioning against “illegal harvest of wild animals that are later declared as captive bred”, a verification mission of the CITES has recommended that India stop importing critically-endangered species — such as gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees...

Who owns the forest? Exploring property law with Gildelen Aty-Biyo

Growing up between Brazzaville, Congo, and France, Gildelen Aty-Biyo’s relationship to the forest began early. “I grew up with this idea of the forest,” she recalls, “but I was still a city girl, so it was something far away. I think I really...

Minister reaffirms commitment to sustainable seafood value chain

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to developing a sustainable seafood production value chain that will drive food security, employment generation, and economic...

African Union’s Silence on Sudan is Treason

The African Union’s silence on the Sudanese genocide is not just cowardice—it is treason. It is an act of betrayal so grotesque that the spirits of the ancestors must be weeping in disbelief. As Khartoum burns, as Darfur bleeds, and as millions of...

Niger vs the Republic of Congo – Match Preview & Prediction

Niger and Congo meet in Ouagadougou in a big CAF World Cup 2026 qualifier, both teams looking to finish on a high. Niger still has hopes of climbing the Group E table. A win keeps Niger in contention for the second position behind Morocco. Congo...

Best Bets: All Souls Night 2025

DULUTH — Monday, Nov. 10, marks five decades since the tragic loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. A memorial ceremony at Split Rock Lighthouse has already sold out, and a two-day conference is planned for Nov. 8 and 9 to discuss the shipwreck and its...

President Trump accepts Nixon foundation's Architect of Peace Award

Oct. 21 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump accepted the Architect of Peace Award from the Richard Nixon Foundation during a closed ceremony at the White House on Tuesday morning. Trump earned the award due to his central role in negotiating the...

When OPEC+ Hits Pause: What the Oil Output Decision Means for Africa

The decision by OPEC+ to raise output by a modest 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) in December 2025 and then pause any further increases through the first quarter of 2026 signals a deliberate recalibration. Since April 2025, the group has boosted...

True Progress Comes from Economic Empowerment, Says Foreign Minister Gedion

Addis Ababa, October 25, 2025 (ENA) -- Africa's true progress will come from economic empowerment, and aspirations of the continent for a larger global role will lack credibility without economic clout, Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos noted....

International artistes honour Raila with songs

International musicians and creatives joined Kenyans in mourning former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was laid to rest yesterday in Bondo. The artistes sent tributes and released songs in honour of Raila, who died on Wednesday in India, where...

Why Are the World’s Youngest Populations Led by Their Oldest Presidents?

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, aged 92 and 83, are trying to extend their long periods in power, highlighting a trend in Africa where older leaders govern younger populations. This situation has led to calls for change from the youth,...

Freetown City Council and MMC Announce $200,000 Upgrade for Congo Market

A delegation from the Mayors’ Migration Council (MMC), accompanied by Freetown City Council officials, visited Congo Market yesterday to unveil plans for a $200,000 (Le4,670,000) market upgrade aimed at improving infrastructure, sanitation, and...

Toxic Skies: The Amazon is now breathing dirtier air than the world’s biggest cities

A new Greenpeace International report, Toxic Skies: How Agribusiness is Choking the Amazon, reveals how fires linked to industrial agriculture are turning the forest’s air toxic during the dry season. The findings are a stark warning that the...