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Residents flee Congolese capital after post-election violence
Thousands of people in the Congolese capital of Brazzaville are said to be fleeing the latest violence which has broken out linked to last month’sThousands of people in the Congolese capital of Brazzaville are said to be fleeing the latest violence which has broken out linked to last month’s
Heavy gunfire breaks out in Brazzaville - witnesses
Police and unidentified men have exchanged heavy gunfire in Congo’s capital a matter of hours after a peace and unity concert was held, witnessesPolice and unidentified men have exchanged heavy gunfire in Congo’s capital a matter of hours after a peace and unity concert was held, witnesses
Congo President Sassou Nguesso re-elected for third consecutive term
Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected for a five-year term following a landslide victory. The Interior Ministry announcedCongo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected for a five-year term following a landslide victory. The Interior Ministry announced
Republic of Congo president is re-elected
The Republic of Congo’s long time President Denis Sassou Nguesso has claimed victory after Sunday’s presidential poll. According to official resultsThe Republic of Congo’s long time President Denis Sassou Nguesso has claimed victory after Sunday’s presidential poll. According to official results
Congo votes in controversial referendum to allow president to stand again
Congo’s long-serving president is waiting to see if he has won a controversial referendum after the country voted on Sunday. The vote is to ditch ageCongo’s long-serving president is waiting to see if he has won a controversial referendum after the country voted on Sunday. The vote is to ditch age
All-Africa Games close in bustling Brazzaville
The 11th All-Africa games have drawn to a close in Republic of Congo Brazzaville with around 8,000 athletes taking part in 22 sports. Egypt toppedThe 11th All-Africa games have drawn to a close in Republic of Congo Brazzaville with around 8,000 athletes taking part in 22 sports. Egypt topped
African Games: Algeria claim men's volleyball gold
Algeria celebrated another gold at the African Games in Brazzaville, when the men’s team won the volleyball. The North African’s beat hosts CongoAlgeria celebrated another gold at the African Games in Brazzaville, when the men’s team won the volleyball. The North African’s beat hosts Congo
African Games Congo: Massamba hands home nation gold in artistic gymnastics
The flame continues to burn brightly in the Congolese capital Brazzaville for the 11th edition of the African Games. The Palais de Sport in KinteleThe flame continues to burn brightly in the Congolese capital Brazzaville for the 11th edition of the African Games. The Palais de Sport in Kintele
South African dominate the pool at African Games
The South African swimming team continued to dominate the pool at the 11th edition of the African Games, in Brazzaville. Olympian Chad le Clos wonThe South African swimming team continued to dominate the pool at the 11th edition of the African Games, in Brazzaville. Olympian Chad le Clos won
All Africa Games get underway in Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo
Athletes and spectators have gathered in Brazzaville for a two week long festival of sport – the African Games. Over 8,000 spectators are in theAthletes and spectators have gathered in Brazzaville for a two week long festival of sport – the African Games. Over 8,000 spectators are in the
Sakharov Prize winner Mukwege on justice for DRC's women
For the last fifteen years he has been helping women from the Democratic Republic of Congo who have been mutilated in the most intimate way. DoctorFor the last fifteen years he has been helping women from the Democratic Republic of Congo who have been mutilated in the most intimate way. Doctor
WHO says Ebola spread at critical stage
The WHO says the Ebola outbreak in West Africa may now have plateaued off, and will now either decline or jump to a new level. It says it wants to beThe WHO says the Ebola outbreak in West Africa may now have plateaued off, and will now either decline or jump to a new level. It says it wants to be
Ebola virus affecting tourism, say travel agents
Tourists are turning away from Africa in their droves after the Ebola outbreak and are cancelling trips including those to destinations thousands ofTourists are turning away from Africa in their droves after the Ebola outbreak and are cancelling trips including those to destinations thousands of
Europe and Africa - there is a way forward together: Denis Sassou Nguesso
The President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has been outlining his thoughts on how and why Europe and Africa should work togetherThe President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has been outlining his thoughts on how and why Europe and Africa should work together
Congo warlord Katanga convicted at International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court in the Hague has convicted Congolese warlord Germain Katanga of being an accessory to war crimes including murderThe International Criminal Court in the Hague has convicted Congolese warlord Germain Katanga of being an accessory to war crimes including murder
Trial begins for Congo militia leader accused of rape and massacres
A Congolese militia leader widely known as “The Terminator” has gone on trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Bosco Ntaganda isA Congolese militia leader widely known as “The Terminator” has gone on trial at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Bosco Ntaganda is
Democratic Republic of Congo says 'situation is under control' after Kinshasa armed raids
Congolese troops have regained control of three strategic sites in the capital Kinshasa after raids by what the government described as a ‘terroristCongolese troops have regained control of three strategic sites in the capital Kinshasa after raids by what the government described as a ‘terrorist
DR Congo troops 'regain control' after attacks
Congolese troops have regained control of key sites in the capital Kinshasa after an attack by gunmen, according to the government. Gunfire wasCongolese troops have regained control of key sites in the capital Kinshasa after an attack by gunmen, according to the government. Gunfire was
UN honours Congolese nun with prestigious refugee award
A Congolese nun, who works with displaced and abused women in Congo, has been awarded the prestigious Nansen Refugee Award at the United Nations HighA Congolese nun, who works with displaced and abused women in Congo, has been awarded the prestigious Nansen Refugee Award at the United Nations High
M23 rebels will take on UN special force in DRC if attacked
The M23 rebel group in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo says it will fight back if attacked by a UN contingent being sent to theThe M23 rebel group in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo says it will fight back if attacked by a UN contingent being sent to the
Congolese warlord acquitted of brutal massacre
Former Congolese militia leader Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui has been acquitted by the International Criminal Court of war crimes and crimes againstFormer Congolese militia leader Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui has been acquitted by the International Criminal Court of war crimes and crimes against
Congolese refugees flee fresh fighting
Thousands of civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are on the move as Congolese rebels and government forces exchange heavy weapons fire.Thousands of civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo are on the move as Congolese rebels and government forces exchange heavy weapons fire.
Democratic Republic of Congo refugees flee fresh violence
Fresh fighting has forced thousands to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Refugees were heading towards the capital KinshasaFresh fighting has forced thousands to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Refugees were heading towards the capital Kinshasa
Congolese warlord found guilty in ICC's first ruling
Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo has been found guilty of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. It is the Hague tribunal’s firstCongolese warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo has been found guilty of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. It is the Hague tribunal’s first
Congolese struggle after deadly munitions blasts
Survivors of Sunday’s devastating arms dump blasts in Congo have continued to overwhelm the main university hospital in the capital BrazzavilleSurvivors of Sunday’s devastating arms dump blasts in Congo have continued to overwhelm the main university hospital in the capital Brazzaville
Congo munitions dump blast kills 200
Around 200 people have been killed after an arms dump exploded in Congo’s capital Brazzaville. Hundreds more were hurt in blasts which also sparkedAround 200 people have been killed after an arms dump exploded in Congo’s capital Brazzaville. Hundreds more were hurt in blasts which also sparked
Congo: 150 feared dead in arms depot blasts
At least 150 people are feared killed and some 1,500 others injured after a series of explosions in an arms depot in Congo’s capitalAt least 150 people are feared killed and some 1,500 others injured after a series of explosions in an arms depot in Congo’s capital
Polling stations attacked in DR Congo
Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday threatened to mar the country’s second democratic elections since emerging from years of civilViolence in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday threatened to mar the country’s second democratic elections since emerging from years of civil
Unrest mars DR Congo vote
Voting in the Democratic Republic of Congo second-ever presidential election in four decades was marred by unrest on Monday. The UN said someVoting in the Democratic Republic of Congo second-ever presidential election in four decades was marred by unrest on Monday. The UN said some
Belgian court asked to ban 'racist' Tintin
One of Belgium’s most famous exports is in court on accusations of racism. A Congolese man alleges Hergé‘s ‘Tintin in Congo’ comic book presentsOne of Belgium’s most famous exports is in court on accusations of racism. A Congolese man alleges Hergé‘s ‘Tintin in Congo’ comic book presents