Tag: Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa This week: 2023 Africa Cup of Nations starts in Cote d’Ivoire; Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery commences production of diesel and aviation fuel; China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to embark on a diplomatic tour to Africa; Morocco secured victory in a heated vote to lead the UN Human Rights Council; MONUSCO to leave DR Congo by end of 2024; Burundi closes border with Rwanda after accusing Kigali of training Red Tabara rebel group
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, Africa's largest football event, will commence at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium…
Africa This Week: Over 1,000 Burundian troops secretly deployed in eastern DRC; Zambia aims to finalize crucial terms for restructuring $3 billion bonds by first quarter of 2024; Israel to contest South Africa’s genocide accusation; France officially closed embassy in Niger; Somalia rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement on sea access, and others
Over 1,000 Burundian troops have been secretly deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo since October, as revealed…
Africa This Week: DR Congo recalls ambassadors from Kenya, Tanzania after new alliance of rebels and politicians was formed; Ex-SA president Zuma says he will not support ANC party in 2024 elections; Niger junta reached agreement with ECOWAS on restoring democracy; Ivory Coast suspends opposition party PDCI congress, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Somalia to join the EAC: What does it mean for the country, region, and Africa?
The increased regional collaboration can help address the complex security challenges that have affected not only Somalia but neighbouring nations…
British nationals successfully entered Egypt from Gaza; Rwanda to offer visa-free travel for Africans; IMF agreed to provide $100 million in funding to Somalia; Gambian soldier sentenced to 12 years in prison for leading failed coup attempt; Nigeria’s Lagos State announced partnerships for an investment of $1.35 billion in infrastructure projects; German Chancellor’s visit to West Africa; DR Congo confirmed 26 presidential candidates for December 20 election, and others
A group of British nationals successfully entered Egypt from Gaza via the Rafah crossing on Wednesday, according to the UK…
Assessing the Sentencing of Former Central African President Bozizé to Life Imprisonment
Media reports revealed on September 22, 2023, that the exiled former Central African Republic (CAR) president Francois Bozize was sentenced to…
DR Congo’s Periodic Flood and the State of Climate in Africa
The DR Congo's flood disaster came two days after floods killed at least 131 people and destroyed thousands of homes…
Congo prepares to takeover OPEC’s rotating presidency; Chad, Sudan reaches agreement to boost security; Nigeria to partner with Bitt Inc to launch ‘eNaira’
Boko Haram fighters surrender in Nigeria The Nigerian military says nearly 6,000 Boko Haram members including commanders, fighters and their…
New prime minister in DR Congo, new era?
By Kris Berwouts* On 15 February, President Felix Tshisekedi appointed Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge as the Democratic Republic of Congo’s…
DR Congo frees Eddy Kapend, 22 other soldiers linked to Kabila assassination
Democratic Republic of Congo have released twenty-three soldiers accused of being behind the assassination of former president of the country…
Akon enters DR of Congo mining sector in a joint venture with state company
A company led by American-Senegalese R&B singer Akon has signed a deal to finance a copper and cobalt mine in…
DR Congo: What now that President Tshisekedi has taken control?
Tshisekedi has liberated himself from his rivals, but it remains to be seen if this will be a victory for…
