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The latest reporting from across the African continent
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea Government Faces Growing Political Pressure Over U.S. Deportation Deal
Equatorial Guinea’s government is facing increased political and diplomatic scrutiny over …
Equatorial Guinea
Deportee Detention in Malabo Sparks New International Scrutiny of Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea is facing renewed international scrutiny after an Egyptian deportee was …
Republic of the Congo
Young Congolese Creatives Take Republic of Congo Culture to International Youth Festival
Nine young representatives from the Republic of the Congo are showcasing Congolese youth a…
Republic of the Congo
Chinese Refiners Turn to Congolese Djeno Crude as Oil Market Tightens
Congolese Djeno crude is attracting renewed interest from Chinese independent refiners, as…
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo Faces New Regional Health Alert as Ebola Spreads in Neighboring DRC
Health authorities in the Republic of the Congo are facing increased regional health press…
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo Approves $39 Million Digital Transformation Push
The Republic of the Congo is accelerating its digital agenda with a CFA21.87 billion ($39.…
Republic of the Congo
Sassou N’Guesso Steps Up Regional Diplomacy in Talks With Macron
Republic of the Congo President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has intensified high-level diplomati…
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo, Rwanda Strengthen Ties as Leaders Push African Solutions
President Denis Sassou N’Guesso and Rwanda’s Paul Kagame have renewed their commitment to …
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe Cultural News: Chinese Song Contest Reaches Grand Final in São Tomé
A new cultural exchange initiative is bringing São Tomé and Príncipe and China closer toge…
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe Technology News: Central Bank Moves Forward With Digital Transformation
São Tomé and Príncipe is advancing its financial-sector digitalisation as the Central Bank…
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe Business News: Portugal Signals New Push to Boost Investment and Trade
São Tomé and Príncipe could see stronger Portuguese business investment after Portugal sig…
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe Politics: EU Election Mission Steps Up Monitoring Ahead of September 27 Vote
São Tomé and Príncipe is entering a decisive stage of its political calendar as the EU Ele…
São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe Breaking News: Election Preparations Enter Final Phase With 146,510 Voters Registered
São Tomé and Príncipe is entering the final phase of preparations for its September 27 ele…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DRC Health Care News: Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Seventh Province as Response Expands
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to South Ubangi province,…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DRC Technology News: Africell Secures Nearly $100 Million U.S. Loan for Advanced Mobile Networks
Telecom operator Africell has secured nearly $100 million in U.S. financing to expand adva…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DRC Business News: Congo Tightens Control Over Critical Mineral Data in Major Mining Push
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is strengthening state control over its critical-mine…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DRC Politics: Opposition Rejects Tshisekedi’s National Dialogue Proposal
Political tensions are rising in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after major oppositi…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DR Congo School Fire Death Toll Rises to 26 in Bukavu
The death toll from a devastating school fire in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Co…
Central African Republic
Central African Republic Breaking News: Thousands Return to Am-Dafock as Security Efforts Intensify
More than 5,000 displaced people have returned to Am-Dafock in the Central African Republi…
Central African Republic
Central African Republic Cultural News: Gbanou Community Launches National Culture Day in Bangui
The Gbanou community in the Central African Republic has launched its first National Gbano…