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At least eight people killed in a clash between Congo police and sect

Police in southwestern Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday killed at least eight members of a separatist religious sect, local activists said, escalating tensions...

Tshisekedi’s death undermines chances of 2017 transition in Congo

The death on Wednesday of Congo's opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi leaves opponents of President Joseph Kabila seriously weakened in their bid to force Kabila...

U.N. officials killed in attack on Nigeria-Cameroon border

An armed group attacked a U.N. technical team working along the border between Nigeria and Cameroon, killing five people and wounding several, the United...

Congo’s main opposition leader, Tshisekedi dies

Democratic Republic of Congo's veteran opposition leader, Etienne Tshisekedi, has died in Brussels aged 84, his party said on Wednesday. Tshisekedi stood up to Mobutu...

Military helicopters crash in eastern Congo, four crew missing

Two military helicopters crashed in a strife-torn part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo with at least four crew members on board, authorities said...

Congo’s opposition leader leaves country amid power deal talks

Congolese opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi headed Tuesday to Belgium for medical treatment — just as his party is trying to negotiate a power-sharing deal...

Former Ghana president denies calling for Biya’s ousting after Jammeh

Former Ghana President Jerry John Rawlings has denied a report published by French media Radio France International (RFI) on Saturday saying he called for...

Uganda returns detained former Congo rebels to military camp

Uganda said on Monday it had returned dozens of former combatants of a Democratic Republic of Congo rebel group to a military camp after...

Congo’s Catholic church warns Kabila deal risks falling apart

A deal struck last month requiring Congo President Joseph Kabila to step down after elections this year risks unravelling if politicians do not quickly...

Opposition party in Equatorial Guinea condemns Jammeh’s stay in the country

Former Gambia President’s stay in Equatorial Guinea is beginning to stir some controversy among citizens of that country. The country’s opposition has condemned the decision...

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