Central Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in Central Africa, a subregion of the African continent comprising.
DR Congo: Constitutional court confirms Felix Tshisekedi’s victory in presidential poll
The Constitutional Court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)has confirmed President Felix Tshisekedi's landslide victory for a second term...
Read moreDetailsDR Congo opposition leader Katumbi decries home siege after disputed poll results
Security forces laid a siege on the residence of DRC presidential candidate Moise Katumbi on Monday, sparking outrage from supporters,...
Read moreDetailsChad’s new prime minister says “giving up” salary
Chad's new interim prime minister says he is forfeiting his own pay to help others in the country, as "a...
Read moreDetailsTshisekedi secures a second term as DR Congo president: lessons and challenges
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one of the African nations with large quantities of valuable raw minerals, is...
Read moreDetailsDRC: Electoral commission cancels votes cast for 82 candidates citing illegal activities
The Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commisssion (CENI) has cancelled the votes cast for 82 candidates who contested in the...
Read moreDetailsWhat is South Africa up against in leading a new military force in the DRC?
The security situation in the eastern DRC has deteriorated in recent months, and criticism has been raised against the UN force, Monusco, which was...
Read moreDetailsCongo declares state of emergency over devastating floods and landslides
A state of humanitarian emergency has been announced in the Republic of Congo, following flooding caused by heavy rains that's...
Read moreDetailsChad: Appointment of Succès Masra as new Prime Minister sparks mixed reactions
Succès Masra, an opposition figure, was announced as the new Prime Minister of the 5th Republic of Chad following a...
Read moreDetailsMilitary-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance
The prime ministers of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Saturday affirmed their commitment to a shared future under an...
Read moreDetailsDR Congo: Protests erupt in Goma as opposition challenges election results; Tshisekedi supporters celebrate his re-election
Protesters in Goma took to the streets on Sunday, responding to the opposition's call for mobilization against the results of...
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