Gabon: Military Junta Appoints Bongo Critic as Interim Prime Minister

Raymond Ndong Sima was a prominent opponent to ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba. Meanwhile, the military also said that the deposed president was "free" to leave the country for… Read more »

Uganda: DR Congo and Uganda - Are New Roads Part of War Compensation?

Ugandan taxpayers' money is being used to build roads in Democratic Republic of Congo. But why? And does this have anything to do with Uganda's compensation payments after the… Read more »

Uganda: Congo and Uganda - Will New Roads Serve As War Compensation?

Ugandan taxpayer money is being used to build roads in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But why? And does this have anything to do with Uganda's compensation payments after the… Read more »

Gabon: Gabon Coup Leader Vows Democracy but Says It Will Take Time

The dissolution of Gabon's institutions is "temporary" and is aimed at making them "more democratic," said General Brice Oligui Nguema, without providing a clear path toward… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 40 Feared Dead Amid Anti-UN Protest

A crackdown on anti-UN protests resulted in more than three dozen deaths. The army also said 160 people had been detained. Read more »

Gabon: African Union Suspends Gabon After Military Coup

The military leaders said strongman Brice Oligui Nguema would be sworn in next week as "transitional president." Meanwhile, the country's main opposition alliance urged the… Read more »

Gabon: Army Chiefs Seek to Reassure Partners

The military leaders said strongman Brice Oligui Nguema would be sworn in next week as "transitional president." Meanwhile, the country's main opposition alliance urged the… Read more »

Gabon: Bongo Dynasty's Demise Was Long Expected

Ali Bongo Ondimba was set to extend his presidential tenure into a third term when mutinous soldiers seized power in a coup. Analysts weren't surprised, as sentiments to end the… Read more »

Gabon: Gabon Coup - EU Chief Says Evacuations Not Planned Yet

EU foreign policy chief Borrell said the coup followed "elections full of irregularities." He addressed reporters ahead of an EU meeting with African stakeholders to also discuss… Read more »

Gabon: Gabon - Military Seizes Power After Reelection of Ali Bongo

A group of military officers in Gabon said they had dissolved state institutions and placed President Bongo under house arrest. The ousted leader has called for his supporters to… Read more »

Gabon: Gabon Election - Ali Bongo Hoped to Extend Family's Rule

The Bongo family has ruled Gabon for more than 50 years. The presidential election wasn't expected to change that. The tiny oil-rich nation is grappling with high unemployment… Read more »

Gabon: Govt Cuts Internet, Imposes Curfew After Elections

Gabon's government has said it is imposing a curfew and disabling the internet as its general election draws to a close, saying this was necessary because of "calls for violence… Read more »

Gabon: Nation Heads to Polls As Bongo Seeks Third Term

President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his main rival Albert Ondo Ossa lead a race of 14 candidates vying for the top job. The incumbent took office in 2009, succeeding his father Omar. Read more »

Central African Republic: Former Militia Leader Denies War Crimes Charges

Maxime Mokom is accused of crimes against humanity for atrocities committed against Muslim civilians in the Central African Republic. ICC judges are determining whether he should… Read more »

West Africa: Niger's Junta-Installed Prime Minister Visits Chad, 'Open' to Talks

Niger's junta-installed premier has passed on a message of "fraternity" to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby. ECOWAS and Germany condemned treason charges against ousted… Read more »

Central African Republic: Constitutional Changes Approved, Opposition Cries Foul

The amendments could see President Touadera seek a third term. The referendum was boycotted by civil rights groups and the main opposition, who decried the lack of an updated… Read more »

Central African Republic: Touadera Wants to See Himself an Emperor, Former President Says

The proposed new constitution would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to seek a third term that would last seven years. It would also reset the counter on his existing… Read more »

Cameroon: Building Collapses in Cameroon's Douala, Killing Several

A four-story building collapsed onto a smaller structure in Cameroon's most populous city Douala, with at least 12 people losing their lives. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Soldier Opens Fire At Son's Funeral

The soldier killed over a dozen civilians after learning his son had been buried in his absence, according to DRC military and a local official. Most of the victims are children. Read more »

Angola: Angola's New Oil Refinery Brings Hopes and Fears

Angola is rich in crude oil but has to import the fuel it needs. A new refinery could change that. Read more »

Central African Republic: Wagner Forces Return to CAR Before Referendum

The Central African Republic is confident that its July 30 referendum will go ahead. Russia's Wagner mercenaries have been contracted to provide security. Analysts consider this an… Read more »

Cameroon: WHO Issues Cough Syrup Alert in Cameroon

The World Health Organisation has flagged a batch of "Naturcold" cough and cold syrup sold in Cameroon as toxic for containing unacceptable amounts of contaminants. Read more »

Africa: Wagner Group in Africa - What's Its Future After the Mutiny?

Russia's presence in Africa heavily depends on the Wagner Group, headed by Yevgeny Prighozin. But now there is uncertainty about the private military company's role after its… Read more »

Africa: UN Peacekeepers Increasingly Unwelcome

UN peacekeeping missions in Africa are struggling to restore peace and stability to the nations in which they operate. Some African states want them out. Read more »

Rwanda: 'Hotel Rwanda' Icon Rusesabagina Says Prison Was 'Hell'

Dissident Paul Rusesabagina thanked the US for its efforts to release him from prison earlier this year. His made new criticisms of the Rwandan government in a video to mark the… Read more »