Eliezer Kubanza biography: 13 things about BRAVE CF fighter from DR Congo

Eliezer Kubanza is a Congolese undefeated professional mixed martial artist signed with BRAVE CF. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he studied telecommunications and began his professional career in 2021. Kubanza has achieved a perfect record of 7 wins, becoming the first DR Congo fighter to compete in BRAVE CF by 2023.

Deerfield Beach, Florida’s Impa Kasanganay decisions Josh Silveira at 2023 PFL World Championship in Washington, DC

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter "Tshilobo" Impa Kasanganay, 29, is currently in Washington, D.C., United States. Fighting out of Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida, USA, he has just earned his fifth Professional Fighters League victory. Kasanganay is 5'11" tall. As a professional mixed martial artist, he competes in the light heavyweight division. Born in Fort … Continue reading Deerfield Beach, Florida’s Impa Kasanganay decisions Josh Silveira at 2023 PFL World Championship in Washington, DC

Victor Wembanyama biography: 13 things about NBA player born in Le Chesnay, France

Victor Wembanyama is a Congolese-French professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association. Here are 13 more things about him: He was born in Le Chesnay, France to a Congolese father named Felix Wembanyama and a French mother Elodie de Fautereau. Felix is a former track and field athlete while … Continue reading Victor Wembanyama biography: 13 things about NBA player born in Le Chesnay, France

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Impa Kasanganay biography: 13 things about PFL fighter born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

full name: Impa Armond Kasanganayfight name: Tshiloboresidence: Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida, United Statesheight: 5’11″weight divisions: middleweight, welterweight, light heavyweightcurrent promotion: PFLpro MMA record: 14-3 Impa Kasanganay (©PFL) Impa Kasanganay is a Congolese-American accountant, financial analyst and professional mixed martial artist. As an MMA fighter, he is nicknamed Tshilobo and he is fighting out of Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States. Before moving to … Continue reading Impa Kasanganay biography: 13 things about PFL fighter born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Claude Mumbere biography: 13 things about Burlington, Vermont man

Claude Mumbere is a Congolese-American man from Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, he speaks French, Swahili, Lingala and English. In 2004, Mumbere moved to Los Angeles, California, USA and in 2009, he moved to Burlington. In 2012, he worked for RetroMotion Media in Burlington as a narrator. … Continue reading Claude Mumbere biography: 13 things about Burlington, Vermont man

Kinshasa, DR Congo’s Herdade Lokua, Jospin Mujangi smuggle elephant ivory, white rhinoceros horn, pangolin scales to the US

Hailing from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Herdade Lokua, 34, and Jospin Mujangi, 32, agreed to smuggle elephant ivory, white rhinoceros horn and pangolin scales to the United States in November 2019. They worked with a middleman to negotiate the sales and coordinate imports to Seattle, Washington, USA.  Between August 2020 and September 2020, Lokua … Continue reading Kinshasa, DR Congo’s Herdade Lokua, Jospin Mujangi smuggle elephant ivory, white rhinoceros horn, pangolin scales to the US

13 things about Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Patrick Lyoya

Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Congolese refugee, lived in Michigan before his death in April 2022. He faced several legal issues and worked various jobs after fleeing violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His life ended tragically when he was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop.

Grand Rapids, Michigan cop Chris Schurr accused of shooting DR Congo’s Patrick Lyoya

Christopher Paul Schurr, a police officer from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has a background in athletics and education. After a distinguished track career, he joined the police force in 2015. Schurr came under scrutiny after fatally shooting Congolese refugee Patrick Lyoya in April 2022, leading to his suspension from duty.

Congo-Kinshasa’s 13 most handsome men alive 2021

Also known as Congo-Kinshasa or DR Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country in Africa. It was called Belgian Congo from 1908 to 1960 and Zaire from 1971 to 1997. DR Congo gained its independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960. It was admitted to the United Nations on September … Continue reading Congo-Kinshasa’s 13 most handsome men alive 2021

Kinshasa’s Herdade Lokua, Jospin Mujangi arrested in Washington for trafficking ivory, rhinoceros horn

Both from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jospin Mujangi, 31, and Herdade Lokua, 23, have been arrested. They are accused of trafficking elephant ivory and white rhinoceros horn from the Central African country to Seattle, Washington, United States. Mujangi and Lokua allegedly sent three shipments containing a total of about 49 lbs of ivory by … Continue reading Kinshasa’s Herdade Lokua, Jospin Mujangi arrested in Washington for trafficking ivory, rhinoceros horn