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Soldiers Charged With Killing Nine Civilians In Cameroon
The army in Cameroon has confirmed that soldiers have killed nine civilians, including an 18-month-old girl.
An army spokesman said a group of soldiers opened fire when they encountered hostile villagers in Missong, in the country's…
Opposition Leaders In Chad Sentenced For Protests
Six Chadian opposition leaders, including the coordinator for the main opposition coalition Wakit Tamma, have been handed one-year suspended sentences for disturbing public order.
They were also fined 10m CFA francs ($16,000; £12,800).…
Belgian King Begins Visit To DR Congo
Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are to begin a seven-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday.
King Philippe is embarking on the visit at the invitation of DR Congo's President, Félix Tshisekedi.
It would be…
DR Congo Militia Group Ends Insurgency
The Congo Economic Development Cooperative, CODECO rebel group in DR Congo is ending its insurgency after peace talks with the government.
The Army says CODECO is one of the deadliest militia groups operating in eastern DR Congo.
The…
Mali Junta Adopts Two Year Transition To Democratic Rule
Mali's military leaders have confirmed there won't be a return to civilian rule for two years.
The interim President, Colonel Assimi Goïta, has signed a decree fixing the length of the transition period.
The army initially seized power in…
DRC President accuses Kigali of backing M23 rebels
Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi says there was "no doubt" that Rwanda was backing a rebellion on their territory, but insisted he was still seeking peaceful relations with Kigali.
His remarks were just the…
Chad: Trial of Opposition leaders opens
The trial of 6 Chadian opposition leaders set to start Monday in the capital will finally take place 300 km away in the city of Moussoro.
If the leaders were jailed for disturbing public order during a demonstration which French-owned…
Tunisian opposition leader condemns president Saied authoritarian rule
The head of Tunisian Ennahdha, opposition party, Rached Ghannouchi, has condemned President Kais Saied's "authoritarian" rule and accused him of bad conduct towards the judges who he sacked on Thursday.
Tunisia’s president last week…
Congo ombudsman: millions lost in state mining firm
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Inspectorate General of Finance (IGF), in a statement revealed points to numerous irregularities in the management of the state-owned mining company Gécamines, which it says has caused the loss of hundreds…
Kenyan Deputy President to run for presidency
Kenyan Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have cleared Deputy President William Ruto to run for the country's presidency in the upcoming election this August.
Considered an early frontrunner, Ruto used the occasion to…