The African Street Journal Republic of Congo
About

AGL Congo raises breast cancer awareness

Companies including AGL Congo, Congo Terminal, and SAGA Congo held events in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire from October 15-17, 2026.

AGL Congo, Congo Terminal, SAGA Congo, and TBC organized events between October 15 and 17, 2026, for the international breast cancer awareness campaign, Octobre Rose. Under the slogan "Breast cancer must no longer silence hope," these initiatives aimed to boost prevention awareness, encourage early detection, and prioritize employee well-being in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.

On October 15, a webinar with 108 participants, led by the company's medical advisor, discussed risk factors, early detection, and prevention. A practical self-examination workshop and quiz followed. On October 17, AGL Congo, Congo Terminal, and SAGA Congo teams joined a 6.5-kilometer Pink Ribbon solidarity walk in Pointe-Noire with partners MCL and Urban Sport, including sports activities and discussions on breast cancer awareness.

In Brazzaville, female employees participated in a well-being morning that included a discussion with a psychologist on mental health and daily well-being, concluding with a breakfast. Erlette Raïssa DEKAMBI, Quality Compliance and CSR Service Chief, stated that participating in the Pink Ribbon was a "beautiful experience of solidarity and sharing" that reminds them to care for their health and encourage early screening. Roberta Mieret, an AGL Brazzaville administrative agent, described the well-being morning as a "true moment of relaxation and exchange."

Why it mattersEmployees of AGL Congo and its subsidiaries in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire participated in events to raise awareness and promote early detection of breast cancer.