Democratic Republic of Congo and Vingroup sign MOU on urban development and green transportation

KINSHASA, CONGO - Media OutReach Newswire - 25 October 2025 - The Government of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Vingroup (Vietnam) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and...

Mike Tyson’s Return to the DRC: A Journey Through Memory, Identity, and Belonging

IN the heart of Central Africa, the streets of Kinshasa echoed with celebration as a man returned — not with the defiance of a champion reclaiming a title, but with the humility of someone seeking to understand where his story may have begun. Mike...

Etihad And Ethiopian Launch Frequent Flyer Partnership Strengthening Joint Venture

As part of the landmark Joint Venture agreement between Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Guest and ShebaMiles have launched a frequent flyer partnership, allowing members of either carrier to earn and redeem miles across the networks...

Mike Tyson Visits Congo: Boxing Legend Strengthens Cultural and Sports Ties in Africa

Mike Tyson Visits Congo: Boxing Legend Strengthens Cultural and Sports Ties in Africa Boxing legend Mike Tyson has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on a historic visit aimed at promoting sports development, youth empowerment, and...

Mike Tyson Describes DR Congo Visit As ‘Life-Changing’ After Meeting President Tshisekedi

Boxing icon Mike Tyson has described his recent visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo as a “life-changing experience,” expressing deep admiration for the country and its people. In a post shared on X on Friday, Tyson said he was moved by his...

Mike Tyson returns to his Roots: Boxing Legend reconnects with Ancestral Homeland in DRC

Boxing icon Mike Tyson has reconnected with his ancestral roots in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a powerful and emotional moment in his life and career. The legendary fighter arrived in Kinshasa to a hero’s welcome, where...

FONDAZIONE MILAN LAUNCHES SOCIAL COLLABORATION WITH FONDAZIONE MAMA SOFIA IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Leveraging the Club's role and Fondazione Milan's ability to generate impact for the community: this is one of the pillars of the collaboration launched this summer by AC Milan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a confirmation of this...

Boat accident in Congo kills more than 100 people in second deadly capsizing this week

Kinshasa, Congo — Two separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo killed at least 193 people and left scores missing, authorities and state media reported Friday. The accidents happened on Wednesday and Thursday, about 150 kilometers...

The ‘other’ Congo is Africa’s biggest wildlife secret

Earlier this year, Donald Trump admitted he didn’t know “what the Congo is” – and the American President is far from alone when it comes to geographical confusion over the region. Often mixed up with its neighbour the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Rwanda and DRC: A Tale of Two Nations and One Question of Discipline

1 Now that European mercenaries, South Africans, and Burundians have been pushed out of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) armed conflict — defeated not by sheer numbers but by the high level of discipline the M23/AFC rebels have shown in...

Rwanda and DRC: A Tale of Two Nations and One Question of Discipline

18 Now that European mercenaries, South Africans, and Burundians have been pushed out of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) armed conflict — defeated not by sheer numbers but by the high level of discipline the M23/AFC rebels have shown in...

Interview: Women's light pierces darkness of war, says UN gender expert in DR Congo

KINSHASA, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 20 years ago, when Charlotte Songue first arrived in Kisangani, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's eastern Tshopo province, she was a young Cameroonian lawyer driven by dreams of justice and...

What’s happening behind Israel’s yellow line in Gaza?

Under US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, a yellow line has been traced along the inside of the enclave's land borders. It designates more than half of Gaza as territory controlled by Israel. Until recently, that line had been...

Red Cross warns of worsening health crisis in eastern DR Congo

KINSHASA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The healthcare system in conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sharply deteriorated, with most medical facilities suffering severe drug shortages and staff flight, the International Committee...

Peace begins behind bars: A corrections officer’s fight for dignity inside Congo’s prisons

Olukemi Ibikunle took a deep breath. The job fit her to a T but would take her far from her family in Lagos, Nigeria. Then the 38-year-old project manager did what any meticulous planner would: she called home. “I spoke to my husband, and he said,...

Can Saudi Arabia achieve goal of having citizens hold half of tourism jobs by 2028?

Saudi Arabia's target to hire citizens for half of all the jobs in licensed tourism establishments by 2028 is a “bold” step, but meeting that deadline will be challenging, recruiters say. The move is aimed at diverting citizens from traditional...

Thousands of students stranded as passport saga worsens

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO Marie Beya, a student based in Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was overjoyed when she learned that she had won a scholarship to study at one of Canada’s top universities. For her, it was the fulfilment of...

8 months on, Goma airport remains closed amid DRC’s grinding conflict

GOMA, DR Congo | Xinhua | More than eight months after rebels seized Goma, the international airport of this urban hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains shuttered, a stark symbol of a grinding conflict that continues to...

THE SHORTEST INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS IN THE WORLD

While epic long-distance journeys grab attention, there's something almost comical about super-short international flights. These tiny hops – often between islands or across borders – make you wonder what "flying abroad" really means. OAG says the...

Feature: Eight months on, Goma airport remains closed amid DR Congo's grinding conflict

GOMA, DR Congo, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- More than eight months after rebels seized Goma, the international airport of this urban hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains shuttered, a stark symbol of a grinding conflict that...