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Congo

May 24, 2023

Chimamanda features in Pope’s new book, writes preface

“The book brings me a small sliver of hope for Congo, and for the beloved and broken-hearted continent that I call home,” Ms Adichie said.

Chimamanda Adichie and Hands off Africa's cover
April 24, 2023

Why Africans should care about unfolding crisis in Sudan

The threat posed by the Janjaweed was always very evident — even to the uninitiated.

Mohammed Hamdan
March 15, 2023

U-17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets resume camp Wednesday

Nigeria’s Under-17 men’s football team, Golden Eaglets, will resume camp on Wednesday after taking a break due to the general elections.

Golden Eaglets (Credit: NFF)
March 12, 2023

Suspected Islamist militants kill 19 in east Congo

He said the militants kidnapped several others, who are now missing.

March 7, 2023

Handball: Unbeaten Nigeria’s U-18 arrive Costa Rica ahead of intercontinental tournament

The Nigeria boys are currently the champions of Africa in the age group competition.

Nigeria’s U-18 male handball national team
February 2, 2023

Pope Francis to meet young people in Congo

Pope Francis is due to meet young people in a stadium in the Congolese capital on Thursday morning, the third day of his African trip.

Pope Fancis flanked by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa
February 1, 2023

Over one million Catholics expected at Pope’s mass in Kinshasa

After the morning mass, Pope Francis in the afternoon was due to meet victims of violence brought to Kinshasa from the east of the country.

POPE FRANCIS IN CONGO
January 30, 2023

Congo seeks FBI’s help to protect Pope Francis during visit to Kinshasa

In addition to the FBI, the Pope would be protected by local police, the army, with support from the Vatican’s security services.

Pope Francis and FBI operatives
January 26, 2023

Democracy under threat in African nations: Report

The analysis asserted that government brutality against dissenting voices has increased across Africa ever since the outbreak of the Coronavirus.

Photo of military combatants used to illustrate this story
January 25, 2023

Rwanda shoots at Congolese military jet, alleges airspace violation

Rwandan forces have fired at a fighter jet from the DRC that it said had violated its airspace.

Rwandan Soldiers