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DR Congo: At Least 170 people kidnapped, raped in national park

The Human Rights Watch has said that criminal gangs have kidnapped for ransom at least 170 people near the Virunga National Park in the...

Gabon now has first female prime minister

Gabon President Ali Bongo has appointed the country's first female prime minister who used to be his defence minister. Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda's appointment to...

Rwanda reopens places of worship after four months

After four months of closure, places of worship in Rwanda are now being allowed to reopen but under strict conditions. The government said the strict...

Anti-government protesters in DR Congo arrested by police

Anti-government protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, have been arrested by police. Police were breaking up the protesters who had gathered to...

Gabon bans EU travellers from visiting in reciprocal move

Gabon's government has suspended the issuing of visas to European Union travellers amid the Covid-19. According to Gabon's officials the move is due to the...

Belgian king says he ‘regrets’ his country’s colonial past in Africa

Belgium's King Philippe has spoken about his country's colonial past in Africa saying he "regrets" it. According to King Philippe, Belgium's reported "acts of violence"...

DR Congo declares end to second deadliest Ebola outbreak

The second deadliest Ebola outbreak in history has now been declared over by authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The declaration is happening after...

Gabon’s lawmakers vote to decriminalize homosexuality

Lawmakers in Gabon have voted to decriminalize homosexuality. The action was taken at the lower house of parliament. There were Forty-eight members of parliament who...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Burundi: Evariste Ndayishimiye sworn in as president

Burundi's Evariste Ndayishimiye, has been sworn in as President of the country as he begins his first term in office. He was elected President in...

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