Military Helicopters Crash in Eastern Congo
Two military helicopters crashed in the North Kivu province of Democratic Republic of Congo with at least four crew members on board, officials confirmed on […]
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Burundian Rebels Detained in DRC Face Extradition
About 150 suspected Burundian rebels, who have been detained in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), face imminent extradition, according to reports. Accused of attempting […]
Nigeria: Gov’t Says no Cause for Alarm over Buhari’s Health
The Nigerian government on Wednesday dismissed rumors suggesting President Muhammadu Buhari is sick. President Buhari, who clocked 73 last December, left Abuja last week for […]
DRC’s Historic Opponent Seeks Medical Treatment in Belgium
Congolese opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi headed Tuesday to Belgium for medical treatment, his party said in a statement. The historic opponent, who left Congo in […]
Football Legend George Weah to Lead Opposition Coalition in Liberia
Former Liberian football star, George Weah; will head a coalition in his second attempt to became the president of Liberia, local media reported. The African […]
Equatorial Guinea’s Opposition Says Jammeh Does not Qualify for Asylum
Equatorial Guinea’s opposition parties on Monday have expressed reservations over the government’s decision to welcome former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh in the Central African nation. […]
Mauritius: PM to Hand over to Son amid Criticism
The Mauritian Prime Minister is handing power to his son on Monday, prompting accusations of nepotism and calls for a referendum from opponents in in […]
ECOWAS, a Bullwark against Dictatorships in West Africa
The (ECOWAS) has grown steadily to acquire a political and military dimension besides its role in bolstering economic integration in the region. The recent intervention […]
AngloGold Ashanti to cut over 800 jobs in South Africa
Africa’s biggest gold producer AngloGold Ashanti, which employs about 25,000 people in South Africa, is in talks with unions to lay off more than 800 […]
Burundi reaches agreement with AU over troops in Somalia
Burundi and the African Union reached an agreement on Thursday on payment of Burundian soldiers troops deployed in Somalia as part of the AU mission […]