By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lesechos Congobrazza
Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso presided in Brazzaville over the national tribute ceremony for Yves-Bodler Ngongo, the capital’s prefect who died on 9 October. The ceremony was held at the Palais des Congrès, where officials honoured the memory of a servant of the state, reports Lesechos Congobrazza.
Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso launched a 90-day campaign against breast and gynaecological cancers in Brazzaville. Health Minister Jean-Rosaire Ibarra said new cancer cases rose from 2,466 in 2020 to 3,575 in 2024, according to Lasemaineafricaine.
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Congolese Finance Minister Christian Yoka marked the Republic of the Congo’s entry into the Nasdaq Dubai bond market on 19 October 2026 by ringing the financial centre’s bell. The authorities aim to broaden the country’s financing options and raise its profile among international investors, reports Journaldebrazza.
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The management committee of the Congo Road Fund examined its financial situation and the management of recently recruited staff at its 25th extraordinary session, held on 16 October in Brazzaville. Chaired by Yves Ickonga, the meeting was due to consider the institution’s operational difficulties and possible solutions, Journal de Brazza reports.
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Congolese President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso received the credentials of Dimitri Korepanov, Russia’s ambassador, and Nazli Ali Ahmed Zaki El Fayoumi, Egypt’s ambassador. The ceremony was held on 15 October at the People’s Palace in Brazzaville and was reported by Alwihda Info as a step in bilateral relations between the countries.
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Denis Sassou-N’Guesso University honours 17 newly promoted lecturersDenis Sassou-N’Guesso University honoured 17 academic staff promoted to the rank of maître-assistant following the 48th session of the Inter-African Consultative Committees of CAMES. The ceremony took place on 24 October in Kintélé, according to the Congolese Information Agency.
Jocelyn Louis Ngoma condemns comments about Gabonese peopleJocelyn Louis Ngoma has condemned comments by Gabonese activist Bienvenue Nziengui Ntoutoume, known as “Chocolat des filles”, who described Gabonese people as lazy compared with foreigners. His response comes amid renewed debate following figures announced for the 2026 census, according to Gabonclic.The week in Africa
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