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of the residents hesitate to return to Goma after
The Nyiragongo volcano, near Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, no longer seems threatening. Local authorities apologize for 14 direct or indirect victims after the outbreak. Some Goma residents who fled on Saturday night began returning home on Sunday, but caution remains.
Raymond Mbanza lives in southern…
“Everyone wants a dominant position
In the Central African Republic, 50 out of 140 constituencies were called to vote this Sunday, May 23, for legislative elections that began on December 27, 2020 but are severely disrupted by armed groups. They were therefore by-elections: the second round for 42 constituencies and eight other "remnants", where a new first round was organized.…
Darfur’s crime on the judges’ desk
On Monday, May 24, in The Hague, the confirmation of the allegations in the case of the ICC and Muhamad Abd Al Rahman, alias Ali Kushayb, a former leader of the Janjaweed militia, will open. Accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Darfur in 2003 and 2004.
as reported from The Hague, Stephanie…
the new archbishop of Lubumbashi wants one
Pope Francis appointed Fulgence Muteba Mugalu this weekend as the new archbishop of the ecclesiastical province of Lubumbashi. The National Bishops' Conference in Congo (Cenco) announced this in a press release. The man of the Church intends to work to reduce inequalities and reconciliation.
as reported from Kinshasa, Kamanda…
the third round of legislative elections is
This is the third election meeting to take place this Sunday, May 23, in the Central African Republic since the parliamentary elections on December 27 last year. These are the partial legislative elections in about 50 constituencies out of the 140 in the country.
With our Bangui correspondent, Carol ValadeIn 42 constituencies,…
“We were lucky to have a lava flow
The Nyiragongo volcano, near Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, no longer seems threatening. Volcanologist Benoît Smets looks back on this eruption that surprised everyone, even though we knew this volcano could erupt one day or another
The lava flow has ceased just before you arrive in the city. Last night,…
the city of Goma spared, the inhabitants
The Nyiragongo volcano, which erupted on Saturday 22 May around 19:00, is now standing still and the city of Goma, panicking last night, has so far been saved. Many Congolese who fled their homes, as far as Rwanda, return home. According to the military governor of the region, five people lost their lives.
Throughout the…
our friends the animals in the competition
It is the largest competition for artists in Gabon. "BICIG-Friends of the Arts" has been around for 26 years and the 2021 edition is devoted to the protection of endangered species.
with our correspondent in Libreville, Yves-Laurent GomaHundreds of men and women with letters have written poems, plays and short stories to convey…
MPS reflects on its future during and after
The patriotic salvation movement, the party of late President Idriss Déby, is beginning to reflect on its future during and after the political transition. By a decision signed a few days ago, the Secretary General of the former governing party set up a committee for future purposes on the future of education.
as reported from…
an equation with several unknowns
This Sunday, May 23, a new round of legislative elections will take place in the Central African Republic. The third in a troubled choice. Today, 90 deputies are already officially in office, but 50 seats remain to be filled. The security issue is still present, but in this election new candidates are also emerging.
The first…