The leaders of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo have pledged to boost economic and security ties, hailing an "all new era" after a rare meeting.The talks took place 13 years after the neighbours broke diplomatic r...
By JEFFREY GETTLEMANGOMA, Congo — It was around 11 p.m. when armed men burst into Kazungu Ziwa’s hut, put a machete to his throat and yanked down his pants. Mr. Ziwa is a tiny man, about four feet, six inches tall. He ...
Niger's military is set to vote in a referendum on President Mamadou Tandja's bid to serve a third term.The government says the soldiers are voting early so they can ensure the safety of the rest of the people, who will go to the ...
Guinea-Bissau has held a run-off vote to replace President Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was assassinated in March.The poll pits two former heads of state against each other - Malam Bacai Sanha, seen as the favourite, and Kumba Yala.G...
La Misión Conjunta de la Unión Africana y la ONU para Darfur (UNAMID) iniciará una nueva fase con la llegada de refuerzos militares y policiales, en un momento en el que se registra un descenso de la violencia...