By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Aci
The remains of Brazzaville Prefect Yves Bodler Ngongo, who died on 9 October, were received in Ouesso on 26 October by departmental authorities and residents. He had suffered a medical emergency during the inauguration of the Angola Libre school complex, reports the Congolese News Agency.
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.
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The government of the Republic of the Congo and the inter-union group at Marien Ngouabi University have decided to continue negotiations to resolve the crisis disrupting the institution. A social dialogue session was held on 19 October in Brazzaville, reports the Congolese News Agency.
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The UN refugee agency and the two Congos recommended community projects in agriculture, vocational training and health to support the reintegration of returnees. The recommendation was made on 22 October in Kintélé, near Brazzaville, the Congolese News Agency reported.
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Gianni Infantino reaffirmed FIFA’s support for the Congolese Football Federation, led by Éric Alain Mantot, during a meeting in Zurich on 12 October. Discussions covered governance, infrastructure and youth development programmes, according to the Congolese News Agency.
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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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