Central Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in Central Africa, a subregion of the African continent comprising.
Congo-Brazzaville president says he will not ‘remain in power forever’
Congo-Brazzaville’s 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso says he is preparing the ground for a new generation of leaders as he...
Read moreDetailsDR Congo’s Kisangani airport attacked by suspected rebel drones, authorities say
Drones have attacked the airport serving Kisangani, a strategic city in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo far from active front...
Read moreDetailsMass graves found in eastern Congo after rebel withdrawal, governor says
Two mass graves containing a total of at least 172 bodies have been found in the Democratic Republic of Congo's...
Read moreDetailsPresidential campaign starts in Congo-Brazzaville
The campaign for next month's presidential election in Congo-Brazzaville begins on Saturday, with 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso seemingly assured...
Read moreDetailsEthiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded United Nations Medal
Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations Medal in recognition of their service in the war-torn...
Read moreDetailsCameroon to release body of late opposition leader
It has been almost three months since Cameroon’s leading opposition figure, Anicet Ekane, died in military detention, some five weeks...
Read moreDetailsM23 rebel spokesperson killed in DR Congo army drone strike, officials say
The military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, Willy Ngoma, was killed in an army drone strike in eastern Democratic...
Read moreDetailsChad closes border with Sudan after clashes kill five soldiers
Chad closed its eastern border with Sudan on Monday after weekend clashes linked to Sudan's civil war killed five Chadian...
Read moreDetailsRussian spy agency takes over Wagner operations in Africa
Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency has taken over mercenary group Wagner's influence operations in Africa after the death of its...
Read moreDetailsLopé-Okanda (Gabon)
Lopé-Okanda in Gabon is one of the world's most exceptional sites due to its vast nature reserve and uniquely integrating...
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