Italy’s Luca Attanasio, Vittorio Iacovacci killed in Goma, DR Congo while traveling in UN convoy

The deaths of Luca Attanasio, 43, and Vittorio Iacovacci, 30, of Italy have been confirmed by the Italian Foreign Ministry. They were killed in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo along with a Congolese driver. The driver was working for the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations. His name has not been released. Iacovacci … Continue reading Italy’s Luca Attanasio, Vittorio Iacovacci killed in Goma, DR Congo while traveling in UN convoy

Congo’s 20 most handsome men alive 2020

Congo may refer to either the Republic of the Congo or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The latter, which is also called Congo-Kinshasa, is larger than the former, which is also known as Congo-Brazzaville. Called Belgian Congo from 1908 to 1960 and Zaire from 1971 to 1997, the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained … Continue reading Congo’s 20 most handsome men alive 2020

Bismack Biyombo biography: 13 things about Congolese basketball player

Bismack Biyombo Sumba is a professional basketball player from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has been playing basketball professionally since 2009 and he made his National Basketball Association debut in 2011. Biyombo is 6'9" tall. Here are 13 more things about him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eucgOhgKYFY   He was born to François Biyombo and Françoise Biyombo … Continue reading Bismack Biyombo biography: 13 things about Congolese basketball player

6 most handsome NBA players from Charlotte Hornets in 2021

For the 75th National Basketball Association season, James Borrego serves as the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, which is owned by Michael Jordan. The assistant coaches are Dutch Gaitley, Jay Hernandez, Chad Iske, Armon Johnson, Ronald Nored and Jay Triano. Because of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 2020-2021 NBA season has been reduced to … Continue reading 6 most handsome NBA players from Charlotte Hornets in 2021

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s Rafael Fiziev earns 2nd UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 172’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Rafael "Ataman" Fiziev, 27, of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan earned his second victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Kyrgyzstani mixed martial artist was one of the "UFC Fight Night 172" winners. Also called “UFC on ESPN+ 30,” “UFC Fight Night 172” featured 12 MMA matches on the UFC … Continue reading Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s Rafael Fiziev earns 2nd UFC win at ‘UFC Fight Night 172’ on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

2019-2020 NBA season suspended; Rudy Gobert, Emmanuel Mudiay test positive for coronavirus?

The 2019-2020 NBA season has been suspended after a Utah Jazz player has preliminarily tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). On March 12, 2020, AT&T's WarnerMedia subsidiary Turner Sports, which is responsible for operating NBA.com, took to Twitter to release a statement about the suspension. https://twitter.com/TurnerSportsPR/status/1237941086884167680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1237941086884167680&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nba.com%2Farticle%2F2020%2F03%2F11%2Fnba-suspend-season-following-wednesdays-games   Marking the 74th season of the NBA, the regular … Continue reading 2019-2020 NBA season suspended; Rudy Gobert, Emmanuel Mudiay test positive for coronavirus?

Mixed Martial Arts South Africa to hold 2020 IMMAF Africa Open Championships in Johannesburg

The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced the return of its Africa Open Championships to Johannesburg, South Africa.  Hosted by Mixed Martial Arts South Africa, the federation's three-day nation vs nation tournament will take place at the new EFC Performance Institute in Johannesburg, South Africa from April 15-18, 2020. Registration will open on February … Continue reading Mixed Martial Arts South Africa to hold 2020 IMMAF Africa Open Championships in Johannesburg

Hair of Miss Africa 2018 catches fire before getting crowned in Nigeria

Representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dorcas Kasinde, 24, was crowned Miss Africa 2018 Calabar on December 27, 2018. Before Miss Africa 2017 Calabar Gaseangwe Balopi, 22, of Botswana put the crown on the head of her successor, the Congolese beauty queen's hair catches fire from the fireworks onstage. Fortunately, people were quick to come to Kasinde's rescue to … Continue reading Hair of Miss Africa 2018 catches fire before getting crowned in Nigeria

Miss Africa 2018 Calabar results: Botswana’s Gaseangwe Balopi crowns successor in Cross River State, Nigeria

Beauty Pageant: Miss Africa 2018 Calabar Edition: 3rd Date: December 27, 2018 Venue: Calabar International Convention Centre, Calabar City, Cross River State, Nigeria Hosts: Bonang Mathaba, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Performers: Mr. Real, Tiwa Savage, Tuface Idibia Number of Candidates: 25 OUTGOING  WINNERS Second Princess: Miss South Africa Luyolo Mngonyama First Princess: Miss Rwanda Fiona Muthoni Naringwa Miss Africa 2017 Calabar: Miss Botswana Gaseangwe Balopi MISS AFRICA 2018 … Continue reading Miss Africa 2018 Calabar results: Botswana’s Gaseangwe Balopi crowns successor in Cross River State, Nigeria

DR Congo’s Chris Ngimbi decisions Italy’s Armen Petrosyan at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ in the Philippines

Featuring 11 bouts, “ONE: Reign of Kings” is the third of the four ONE Championship events scheduled in the Philippines in 2018. On the fight card were eight mixed martial arts bouts and three matches under the Singapore-based martial arts promotion’s striking-only league ONE Super Series. The sixth bout of the evening was a striking … Continue reading DR Congo’s Chris Ngimbi decisions Italy’s Armen Petrosyan at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ in the Philippines