Central Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in Central Africa, a subregion of the African continent comprising.
CAR Conference aims to achieve peaceful seasonal migration of herds
The seasonal migration of cattle is a long-standing practice in the Central African Republic (CAR), as herders search for water...
Read moreDetailsGabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo goes on hunger strike
Gabon's deposed President Ali Bongo and two of his sons have gone on hunger strike to protest against their alleged...
Read moreDetailsChad poll results provoke muted reaction from West
Four days after the provisional results of the presidential vote were announced, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has attracted some strong...
Read moreDetailsCAR facing sustainable, inclusive development challenge
While the Central African Republic has been in the grip of a security crisis for more than a decade, the...
Read moreDetailsChad opposition leader Masra files challenge against presidential election result
Chadian opposition leader Succes Masra has lodged a legal appeal with the country's constitutional council to challenge the preliminary result...
Read moreDetailsAmid vote-rigging claim by opposition: General Déby Itno says “I am the president of all Chadians”
Shortly before the results were announced, Succès Masra claimed victory and accused the Deby camp of rigging the vote. After...
Read moreDetailsIMF and DR Congo reach agreement on final review of loan deal
The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with Democratic Republic of Congo on the...
Read moreDetailsChad: Succès Masra’s party denounces surveillance of his home
On May 7, a video filmed by a drone on the private residence of the Prime Minister and candidate of...
Read moreDetailsVoting under way in Chad amid delays
Voting has begun in Chad’s presidential election, a major step leading to the end of the country’s three-year transition. The...
Read moreDetailsChadian voters vigilant ahead of presidential elections
As Chad goes to the polls on Monday to vote for a new president, voters are eager to do battle...
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