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Category: Central Africa

Middle Africa (as used by the United Nations when categorising geographic subregions) is an analogous term that includes Angola, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and São Tomé and Príncipe.

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DR Congo ‘failed coup’ plotters go on trial

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The trial of over 50 persons charged in a ‘failed coup‘ attempt incident in the Democratic Republic of Congo started on Friday. Those charged include six persons with U.S., British, Canadian and Belgian citizenship. The defendants all appeared in court charged with taking part in a failed coup and other offences. All 53 who appeared in court also face charges… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

Chad’s Mahamat Déby prolongs stay in power with election victory

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Chad’s military ruler Mahamat Déby will now prolong his stay in power following his recent presidential vote victory. He has now legitimised his grip on power after the country’s National Election Management Agency boss Ahmed Bartichet confirmed his victory. Deby secured 61.3% of the vote while his closest rival, Prime Minister Succes Masra, won 18.53%. The 40 year old was… Read More
Central Africa Democratic republic Of Congo 

DR Congo: Fighting puts Goma at risk of lockdown, threatening humanitarian support for millions

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Immediate action to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must be taken before the situation deteriorates further, urges the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The recent advance of armed groups towards the key town of Sake, a crucial link connecting the city of Goma to the rest of the country, poses an imminent threat to… Read More
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Gabon’s President Bongo to seek third term in office

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Gabon President Ali Bongo has announced plans to seek a third term in office in next month’s presidential election. General elections are scheduled for August 26. He intends putting in a re-election bid that would extend his family’s 56-year grip on power. “Because nothing matters more than your success, I am announcing today that I am a candidate”, Bongo told… Read More
Africa Rwanda World 

UK court rules that Rwanda is unsafe for deported migrants

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The British court of Appeal has ruled that the government’s decision to deport migrants arriving in small boats across the Channel was illegal. It also said Rwanda, the African country the British government signed a deal to send such asylum seekers was unsafe for them. Thursday’s ruling is seen as a major setback for the government’s plan to execute its… Read More
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Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame sacks 244 soldiers

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Over 200 soldiers including senior military officers have been sacked from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). They were sacked by President Paul Kagame. The dismissed officers include Maj Gen Aloys Muganga who served as commander of the reserve forces from 2018 to 2019 and Brig Gen Francis Mutiganda, who headed the external security in the national intelligence service. In all,… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

DRC’s education minister impregnates his deputy

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Some citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) have taken to social media to express their disgust over reports of Education Minister impregnating his deputy. Several newspapers are reporting that the Congo minister of Primary Secondary and Technical Education (EPST), Tony Mwaba Kazadi has impregnated his Deputy Minister, Aminata Namasia. The reports suggest that the minister claims it was an… Read More
Africa East Africa Rwanda World 

Floods from heavy rain kill over 100 in Rwanda and Uganda

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Over hundred people have been killed by floods sparked by heavy rains that triggered landslides in western and northern Rwanda and parts of Uganda. The state-run broadcaster said on Wednesday that officials say at least 109 people, as search for survivors trapped in their homes continues. François Habitegeko, governor of Rwanda’s Western Province, was quoted by Reuters as saying that… Read More
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Germany expels Chad’s ambassador in a retaliatory move

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Chad’s ambassador to Germany has been expelled in a retaliatory move by Germany after the Central African nation expelled the European nation’s ambassador over the weekend. Germany’s foreign ministry said Chad’s Mariam Ali Moussa has to leave the country within 48 hours. “In response to the unfounded expulsion of our Ambassador to Chad, we today summoned the Chadian Ambassador in… Read More