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Free Malaysia Today
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Fifa lifts Congo Republic's suspension
Fifa had set a number of conditions for lifting the suspension. (AFP pic) ZURICH : Fifa has lifted its suspension on the Republic of Congo's football federation three months after it was imposed over third-party interference in its affairs amid a dispute with the country's sports ministry, the global governing body said yesterday. The long-standing dispute had resulted in the closure of some sports facilities and the Congo federation's headquarters. Days after the suspension was introduced, sports minister Hugues Ngouelondele had said they would get in touch with Fifa to discuss lifting the ban. Fifa, which had set a number of conditions for lifting the suspension including the return of full control of the federation's headquarters to Fecofoot, said the requested conditions had been met. Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
Reuters
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
FIFA lifts Congo Republic's suspension
May 15 (Reuters) - FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Republic of Congo's soccer federation three months after it was imposed over third-party interference in its affairs amid a dispute with the country's sports ministry, the global governing body said on Wednesday. The long-standing dispute had resulted in the closure of some sports facilities and the Congo federation's headquarters. Days after the suspension was introduced, sports minister Hugues Ngouelondele had said they would get in touch with FIFA to discuss lifting the ban. FIFA, which had set a number of conditions for lifting the suspension including the return of full control of the federation's headquarters to FECOFOOT, said the requested conditions had been met.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
FIFA lifts Congo Republic's suspension
FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Republic of Congo's soccer federation three months after it was imposed over third-party interference in its affairs amid a dispute with the country's sports ministry, the global governing body said on Wednesday. The long-standing dispute had resulted in the closure of some sports facilities and the Congo federation's headquarters. Days after the suspension was introduced, sports minister Hugues Ngouelondele had said they would get in touch with FIFA to discuss lifting the ban. FIFA, which had set a number of conditions for lifting the suspension including the return of full control of the federation's headquarters to FECOFOOT, said the requested conditions had been met.
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025: Exploring Global Partnerships to Unlock Africa's Energy Potential
The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 forum in Paris will host a high-level panel discussion on "The Future of Global Energy Partnerships: Seizing Africa's Untapped Market Opportunities", sponsored by Energean. Bringing together African energy ministers, CEOs and leading energy executives, the session will explore how shifting global dynamics are reshaping cross-border collaboration and investment strategies in Africa's energy sector. The panel will be moderated by NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, and will feature: Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Republic of Congo; Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner, Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia; Mathios Rigas, CEO, Energean; and Marco Villa, Chief Business Officer, Technip Energies. IAE 2025 ( is an exclusive forum designed to facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors. Taking place May 13-14, 2025 in Paris, the event offers delegates two days of intensive engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, please visit To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@ As international players from the Middle East and BRIC nations expand their global energy footprint, Africa is becoming an increasingly vital partner in advancing shared goals around energy security, industrial growth and sustainable development. Countries like the Republic of Congo, Gabon and Nigeria are at the center of this momentum, offering a diverse mix of upstream and midstream assets, growing domestic demand and a clear push for value-added investment in petrochemicals and infrastructure. This panel will examine how strategic partnerships – whether through equity participation, joint ventures or technical collaboration – are unlocking opportunities across Africa's oil, gas, power and petrochemical sectors, while also helping to close investment and capacity gaps. The session will provide firsthand insights from the policymakers and executives driving these initiatives, highlighting how countries are positioning themselves to attract capital and what international players consider bankable, high-value opportunities. From gas monetization strategies in Nigeria to integrated development plans in Congo and downstream expansion in Gabon, the discussion will explore the key factors fueling global investment interest in Africa's energy landscape. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Times
09-05-2025
- Times
Prince Harry's Africa charity acknowledges ‘human rights abuses'
Cherie Blair has said that she hoped her firm's investigation into a charity linked to the Duke of Sussex would 'contribute positively to ongoing human rights efforts' in one of Africa's oldest national parks. The comment came as her firm, Omnia Strategy LLP, concluded its investigation into African Parks in the Republic of Congo, following accusations of human rights abuses against the indigenous population including rape and torture. While the full report has not been made public, African Parks, of which Prince Harry is a board member, has now acknowledged that 'human rights abuses have occurred'. In a six-page statement, African Parks said: 'We deeply regret the pain and suffering that these caused to these victims. Omnia's process also highlighted several failures of our systems
