Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane, who supported a rival candidate in October’s presidential election, died in custody on Monday, his lawyer and family confirmed.Ekane, 74, […]
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RWANDA: Ex-Militia Fighter Escapes Death and Finds Unexpected Rescue in Rwanda
With starvation and thirst claiming the lives of his comrades one after another, Mbale Hafashimana Amos finally decided to abandon the Congolese bush for a […]
GUINEA-BISSAU: AU Slams Coup, Suspends Guinea-Bissau from All Activities
The African Union (AU) has removed Guinea-Bissau from its activities following this week’s military takeover, saying the action violates the core principles of constitutional governance […]
Leymah Gbowee: The Liberian Woman Who Fought for Women’s Rights and Changed the World
Leymah Gbowee is a powerful example of an African woman who fought for women’s rights and changed the course of history. She is from Liberia, […]
DR CONGO: Tragedy as Boat Capsizes, Leaving 20 Dead and Many Missing
At least 20 people are feared dead after a boat capsized in northwestern DRC. The incident happened on Lake Maï-Ndombe on Thursday as the boat […]
Rwanda Moves Ahead with Major Transport, Currency, and Climate Reforms
Rwanda’s Cabinet has greenlit an extensive set of reforms covering public transport, monetary policy, and climate action, according to a statement released Friday by the […]
Rwanda and Congo Set for Historic Peace Deal in the US
Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to travel to the United States next week to finalize a peace agreement with his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, […]
Uganda Police Clash With Bobi Wine During Election Rally
Ugandan police used water cannons and tear gas on Thursday, November 27, to block the main opposition presidential candidate during a campaign stop in the […]
Guinea-Bissau in Turmoil as New Prime Minister Takes Office
Residents in Bissau woke up on Friday to the announcement of a new Prime Minister. Ilidio Vieira Té has been appointed to the role and […]
Patrice Lumumba: The Congolese Leader Who Inspired a Nation and the World
Patrice Lumumba, born in 1925 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was a political leader whose vision for freedom and equality left a lasting impact […]