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Ever since Gabon Oil Co (GOC) announced its purchase of Carlyle’s assets in June, the London offices of the company […] ​Ever since Gabon Oil Co (GOC) announced its purchase of Carlyle’s assets in June, the London offices of the company […] Read More

Before the tragic incidents at Makala prison in Kinshasa on the night of 1 to 2 September in which 129 […] ​Before the tragic incidents at Makala prison in Kinshasa on the night of 1 to 2 September in which 129 […] Read More

Several white bodyguards, dressed in unmarked military uniforms and their fingers on the triggers of their guns, helped provide protection for DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi during his visit on 20 June to Lubumbashi, the provincial capital of Haut-Katanga.The bodyguards work for […] ​Several white bodyguards, dressed in unmarked military uniforms and their fingers on

As Kenyan President William Ruto’s administration works to finalise various free trade agreements over the coming weeks, the National Assembly […] ​As Kenyan President William Ruto’s administration works to finalise various free trade agreements over the coming weeks, the National Assembly […] Read More

The traffic accident was the latest disaster to highlight how roads across many African countries are some of the world’s deadliest. ​The traffic accident was the latest disaster to highlight how roads across many African countries are some of the world’s deadliest. Read More

Boko Haram killed at least 170 villagers in northeastern Nigeria, community leaders say, in what is likely one of the deadliest attacks in recent years. ​Boko Haram killed at least 170 villagers in northeastern Nigeria, community leaders say, in what is likely one of the deadliest attacks in recent years. Read More

At least 70 students are still unaccounted for, although officials urged people not to jump to conclusions about their fate. ​At least 70 students are still unaccounted for, although officials urged people not to jump to conclusions about their fate. Read More

Yassin Fatty, a traditional practitioner of female genital cutting in the West African nation of Gambia, became the first to be convicted there. But her case led to a backlash and a popular campaign to make it legal again. ​Yassin Fatty, a traditional practitioner of female genital cutting in the West African nation of Gambia,

The country’s brutal civil war has led to the killing, rape and torture of civilians, including children, as it threatens to destabilize neighboring countries. ​The country’s brutal civil war has led to the killing, rape and torture of civilians, including children, as it threatens to destabilize neighboring countries. Read More

A South African beauty pageant contestant with Nigerian heritage was forced to withdraw from the competition after her participation fueled anti-immigrant sentiments. ​A South African beauty pageant contestant with Nigerian heritage was forced to withdraw from the competition after her participation fueled anti-immigrant sentiments. Read More