Machar Flees South Sudan to ‘Safe’ DRC
The former rebel leader and former South-Sudanese First Vice President, Riek Machar, has left South Soudan to the Democratic Republic of Congo, a statement from […]
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Voter Registration Drive Kicks off across DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s electoral commission on Monday began voter registration ahead of the central African nation’s general elections. The government rejected fresh demands […]
Israel Renews Ties with Guinea after 49-Year Disruption
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said his country has resumed diplomatic relations with Israel after 49 years. The move follows the recent landmark […]
UN calls Côte d’Ivoire to strengthen fight against rape
The United Nations on Monday called Ivorian authorities to intensify their efforts to prevent and punish rape in the West African nation. A report released […]
Malnutrition in Niger Reaches Emergency Threshold, UN
Malnutrition has reached a critical point in landlocked Niger, the United Nations said on Thursday. According to the UN, malnutrition among children in the west-African […]
Landlocked Niger Seeks €1 bn to Fight Illegal Migration
Niger’s Foreign Minister on Tuesday said the west-African nation needs €1 billion to combat illegal migration. Landlocked Niger, ranked as the poorest country on earth […]
DRC: John Kerry Calls for Timely Election
US Secretary of State John Kerry has called, during a recent meeting with President Joseph Kabila, for timely and credible elections in the Democratic Republic […]
UN condemns Gambian Crackdown after Death of Opposition Activists
The United Nations on Monday condemned the Gambian Government for the crackdown that led to the death of jailed opposition supporters following protests in the […]
Candidates for UN Top Job to Pitch in Front of Whole World
The United Nations is set to select a new secretary general at the end of 2016 as current leader Ban Ki-moon’s term runs out. For […]
Angola Seeks IMF Help to Address Economic Challenges
Angola, Africa’s second largest crude producer, on Wednesday said it plans to start talks with the International Monetary Fund about a loan to help its […]