How Andrew Gouche rose from playing church halls to become the guru of gospel bass with Prince

An iconic figure in the world of gospel bass guitar, Andrew Gouche’s reputation as an A-list sideman is founded on decades of ...

African Duo Makes History in Cannes With Un Certain Regard Premieres ‘Congo Boy,’ ‘Ben’Imana’

The films from the Central African Republic and Rwanda mark the first time those countries have appeared in the festival's ...
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Afro-Caribbean and Gospel Music Are Redefining Sound in 2026

The Afro-Caribbean and gospel music landscape in 2026 is buzzing with fresh energy, as artists like Antonny Drew, Baky, and Arsène Mukendi push creative limits with new albums, live tours, and even AI ...
Science Daily

Neuroscientists explore the intersection of music and memory

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...
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Congolese singer Gloria Bash's fight for peace: 'Music is a weapon' [Interview]

Gloria Bash is a young, multi-talented artist, known for her music and social engagement. In her latest EP 'Zoshi', she ...
NOLA.com

Legendary Queens of R&B shared the spotlight with Big Freedia at New Orleans concert

Big Freedia was in the Smoothie King Center to see Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle and Chaka Khan on The Queens ...
Modern Ghana

"I was forced to become a pastor, but i’ve stopped — Antwi Himighty returns to secular music

Ghanaian musician Antwi Himighty, one-half of the legendary hiplife/highlife duo Antwi ne Antwi, has revealed a major turning ...
Reuters

Colombian sent from US to Congo says she faces pressure to risk danger back home

First group of 15 South Americans sent by US to Congo last week Three of them say they have been told they must return home At least one has documented legal protection in US State Department cites ...
Al Jazeera English

Ugandan and Congolese forces rescue 200 people from ISIL-linked ADF

Ugandan and Congolese forces have reported the rescue of at least 200 civilians from captivity by an ISIL (ISIS)-linked rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The captives ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Congo to Top Ethiopia to Become Sub-Saharan Africa’s Fifth-Largest Economy

The Democratic Republic of Congo is poised to overtake Ethiopia to become sub-Saharan Africa’s fifth-largest economy this year, the International Monetary Fund said, buoyed by a mining boom and a ...
The Conversation

Congo‑Brazzaville election: boycotts, blackouts and growing dissent but Denis Sassou Nguesso held on to power

The 2026 presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville (the Republic of the Congo) returned Denis Sassou Nguesso for a fifth consecutive term, with a definitive 94.90% of the vote. We asked Ngodi ...
Reuters

Congo creates strategic cobalt reserve to influence supply and prices, regulator says

Strategic reserve enables Congo to influence global cobalt supply and market prices 10% of cobalt export quotas allocated to strategic reserve, unused quotas forfeited to state Minerals regulator ...