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Train accident kills 3, injures 2 in Cameroon’s Yaounde

A train returning from a rehabilitation work in Obala in Cameroon crushed pedestrians at Elig Edzoa killing three and injuring 2 people, the CAMRAIL said.

Over 3,000 Sexual Violence Complaints Received in 2016 in DRC

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), complaints against the presumed perpetrators of sexual violence are on the increase. Over 3000 complaints were received by civilian and military jurisdictions in 2016, versus 2414 complaints in 2015.

Three mass graves discovered in central Congo

Three mass graves have been discovered in central Democratic Republic of Congo, where hundreds have been killed since July in clashes between security forces and a local militia, the top U.N. rights official said on Wednesday.

UN urges probe of DR Congo violence

The UN's top rights official on Wednesday called for a high-level investigation into abuses committed against civilians in the violence-wracked Democratic Republic of Congo following the discovery of mass graves.

Congolese Catholic church calls for patience over stalled peace talk

Democratic Republic of Congo’s Catholic Church that has been the force behind mediation talks between the government and opposition, has called for patience before resumption of the talks over a power-sharing agreement.

New DRC opposition leader appeals for unity amidst criticism

Fresh from being chosen to lead DR Congo’s opposition coalition in crucial negotiations with President Joseph Kabila’s government, Felix Tshisekedi has appealed for unity in the opposition.

Son of late Congolese opposition leader to be named as successor

Democratic Republic of Congo's main opposition coalition said it had named the son of its late leader Etienne Tshisekedi to succeed him on Thursday, but some within the opposition rejected the choice.

Life in No-Internet Cameroon

The English-speaking regions of Cameroon have been facing a government-ordered Internet shutdown since 17 January.

UN accuses Congolese forces of civilian killings

The UN has accused the Congolese military forces of civilian killings. In a recently published report, the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office says that...

Women’s Group Stands Up for Burundi

Women from the EAC met on 24 February and established the East African women solidarity movement for peace and security in the region. They...

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