2 associates of Benin’s president sentenced to 20 years in prison for coup plot/in /by
Olivier Boko , a businessman and long-time friend of President Patrice Talon , and Oswald Homeky , a former sports minister, were found guilty of "conspiracy against state security" and "corruption of a public official" by the financial crimes and terrorism court in the capital, Cotonou.
Tems cancels Rwanda concert amid DR Congo conflict/in /by
"I never ever intend to be insensitive to real-world issues, and I sincerely apologise if this came across that way,"
In rebel-held Goma, residents struggle with water, electricity cuts/in /by
Even before Goma fell to Rwanda-backed rebels, the city was already knee-deep in a water crisis caused in part by dilapidated distribution infrastructure.The crisis has grown worse since the M23 rebels took the city as power cuts bite
Senegal’s Habib Beye named head coach of French club, Rennes/in /by
The former international defender replaces sacked Argentinian coach, Jorge Sampaoli.
Nigeria Union rejects telecom tariff hike/in /by
Consumer advocacy groups have also vowed to contest the hike, as the economic crisis deepens. The February 4 protest is set to test the government’s ability to manage public discontent over economic policies.
Kinshasa residents want action to end the war in the eastern DRC/in /by
Some people welcomed a TV address by President Félix Tshisekedi during which he called for a massive military mobilisation.
Stolen Iraqi artefacts returned from Italy/in /by
On Wednesday, a set of ancient artefacts stolen by illegal traffickers were returned to Iraqi authorities in a ceremony held in Rome
M23 rebels in DR Congo vow to march all the way to the capital/in /by
The group’s announcement came hours after President Felix Tshisekedi called for a massive military mobilisation to resist the rebellion.
DRC troops said to have surrendered to M23, escorted to training camp/in /by
The M23 says soldiers who no longer wanted to fight, would be allowed to return to civilian life, but that some were ready to join the group.
Bodies recovered in Goma as M23 rebels take control and urge normalcy/in /by
Goma's streets saw bodies recovered as M23 rebels urged normalcy. President Tshisekedi promised a strong response. M23 forces advanced toward South Kivu.