Democratic Republic of Congo
Uganda Gold Refinery Raises Alarm Over Conflict Minerals
The inauguration of Uganda's first gold refinery sparked concern Wednesday over the possibility of dirty minerals from...
DR Congo Investigating Alleged Army Massacre Video
The Democratic Republic of Congo said Wednesday it was investigating "facts brought to the public's attention" after a...
UK Upholds New Income Rules For Foreign Spouses
Income rules which stop thousands of British citizens bringing their foreign spouse to the UK are lawful “in...
S. African Court Rules Against Govt Plan To Pull Out of ICC
A South African court on Wednesday ruled the government's plan to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC)...
Museveni Launches Refinery For Uganda’s ‘mystery Gold’
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has officially inaugurated a gold refinery, mainly owned by a Belgian investor, in...
Zuma Not Backing Hayatou
South Africa sports minister Fikile Mbalula Monday denied a Confederation of African Football statement that President...
France, US Pressure DR Congo Over Video Massacre
The United States and France called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate a video purporting to show...
DR Congo Military Under Fire Over Massacre Video
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government came under pressure on Sunday to stem violence after the emergence of a...
Pope Calls For Quick Accord To End DR Congo Violence
Pope Francis on Sunday urged leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo to act quickly to resolve its political crisis...
Biyombo, Mudiay On Africa Team For Johannesburg Game
The NBA's second game in Africa, a matchup of African talent against a global lineup, will be staged August 5 in...
Intel Hub Set Up In Uganda To Fight Shadowy Rebel Group
Countries in Africa's Great Lakes region launched an intelligence nerve centre in Uganda Saturday to better coordinate...
DR Congo Urged To Break Crisis ‘impasse’ By UN, AU, EU
The international community on Thursday urged government and opposition parties in Democratic Republic of Congo to...
DR Congo Cannot Afford $1.8bn To Organize 2017 Polls
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) cannot afford the cost of holding elections this year. According to Minister of...
Police Investigate GBP3.9m Fraud At Ashimolowo Church
The City of London police are investigating an alleged fraud involving a former Premier League footballer who lost...
8 Hurt, Many Arrests In Police Raid On Oulawed DRCongo Group
Eight suspected members of an outlawed political-religious group were critically injured and 22 arrested in clashes...
‘At Least 100 Killed’ In DR Congo Violence
The United Nations says government soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are thought to have killed at least 100...
CAF Releases CHAN Fixtures
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released its list of fixtures for its African Nations Championship (CHAN)...
Gambia To Remain In ICC, Notifies UN of Change
The Gambia's new government has asked the United Nations to halt the process of withdrawal from the International...
Glencore Buys DR Congo Mine Shares From Israeli Magnate
Mining giant Glencore said Monday it had struck a deal worth nearly $1 billion to purchase shares of two mines in the...