Central Africa

The case is causing an uproar in Mbobero, in southern Kivu. A human rights defender was shot dead on Sunday, December 6, by one of the guards for the concession acquired by former President Joseph Kabila. The trial in Mbobero before the military tribunal reveals on several points, in particular the regularity of the presence of these soldiers in the area.…

The Democratic Republic of Congo launched its first curfew on the evening of Friday 18 December. Against a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases, the authorities have decided to ban all activities from 21:00 to 05:00, except with exceptional permission. In the streets of Kinshasa, Congolese have been forced to adapt to this new situation and are currently unlimited.…

The security situation deteriorated sharply on Friday 18 December in the Central African Republic, nine days before the presidential and legislative elections. Several cities in the western part of the country have been attacked by members of various armed groups, according to the UN. La Minusca has deployed significant reinforcements there, saying it is on "high alert" in other regions, including the…

Ghislain Kikangala, coordinator of the Office of Prevention and Fighting Corruption (APLC), was placed under a preliminary arrest warrant on Friday, December 18, after several hours of questioning by the Public Prosecutor's Office at the Kinshasa Court of Appeal. Gombe.

The security climate is tense in the Central African Republic nine days before the election on 27 December. Raids by gunmen and gunfire have been reported in several cities in the northwestern part of the country since this morning. A worrying situation in Bangui where security has been strengthened. From our special…

Tafon Nchukwi makes his Final Preventing Championship (UFC) debut, essentially the most prestigious MMA (Blended Martial Arts) league, on December 19, 2020 in Las Vegas. The native of Bamenda, who migrated to america throughout his childhood, hopes to have the ability to put on the colours of Africa there, particularly these in northwestern Cameroon.…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, among the measures taken by the head of state to counter the spread of the virus, cultural activities are suspended for the time being. They were resumed only two months ago, after the state of emergency expired in August last year. Artists and cultural operators are therefore angry and condemn "double standards".…

The party of former President Joseph Kabila has just suffered a crushing defeat in the congregation after President Jeannine Mabunda was fired. After this setback, six senators sent a memorandum to Joseph Kabila, listing a number of dysfunctions within the party and violently attacking the coordination of the FCC, from which they are demanding resignation.…

In the Central African Republic, it is the last straight line before the grouped elections - presidential elections and legislation - to be held on 27 December. The election material, which represents several tonnes, is distributed to the most remote areas in the country. A real logistical challenge. It is Minusca that transports the material to the prefectures, just like in Bangassou, where the…

While the Democratic Republic of Congo is hit by a second wave of Covid-19, the country will experience its first national curfew this Friday, December 18 in the evening. It starts at 21 and lasts until kl. Traffic under the curfew will be subject to a special permit from the provincial authority, with the exception of persons in emergencies. This decision will affect many Congolese and many are…