Central Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in Central Africa, a subregion of the African continent comprising.
Wife of deposed Gabon president Ali Bongo jailed
The Franco-Gabonese wife of Gabon's ex-president Ali Bongo Ondimba, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, under house arrest since a military coup...
Read moreDetailsUN suspends some peacekeepers in DR Congo, denounces sexual abuse
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended some of its peacekeepers in response to reports of...
Read moreDetailsDR Congo President Tshisekedi seeks re-election in the forthcoming polls
DR Congo's leader Felix Tshisekedi has submitted his candidacy for a second term in office, joining a crowded list of...
Read moreDetailsSister of deposed Gabon president to face trial in France – reports
Pascaline Bongo, the sister of Gabon’s deposed President Ali Bongo, will reportedly face trial in France in January 2024, on...
Read moreDetailsGabon’s interim president announces assembly appointments
Gabon’s interim President General Brice Oligui Nguema has revealed that members of the transitional National Assembly and senate will soon...
Read moreDetailsSub-Saharan Africa’s growth dragged down by continent’s heavyweights – World Bank
Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is expected to slow this year, dragged down by slumps in heavyweights South Africa, Nigeria and...
Read moreDetailsDR Congo opposition leader Katumbi signs up for presidential race
Congolese opposition leader Moise Katumbi has filed his candidacy to run for president in December polls during which President Felix...
Read moreDetailsCongo colonel found guilty of murder for role in Goma massacre in Aug
A Congolese colonel has been found guilty of murder and other crimes related to the August killing of 56 people...
Read moreDetailsNew Gabon president Gen. Nguema visits the Republic of Congo, lobbies for lifting of sanctions
Gabon's new strongman was greeted by The Congo's Prime minister upon arrival on Sunday (Oct. 1) at Ollombo international airport. He...
Read moreDetailsWHO recommends malaria vaccine, roll out in early 2024 in some African countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on Monday the use of a second malaria vaccine to curb the life-threatening disease...
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