Congolese army battles to halt advancing Rwanda-backed fighters
Goma, DR Congo - Congolese helicopter gunships swooped low over the plains to fire volleys of rockets and troops trucked towards the front line...
Gambian exiled former dictator tells supporters: ‘I’m coming back’
Banjul, Gambia - The Gambia's former dictator Yahya Jammeh has said he intends to take back control of his political party and declared he is...
Mozambique opposition leader says will not join new govt
Maputo, Mozambique - Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane told AFP on Wednesday that he was not interested in joining the new government formed after a...
Fear abounds as M23 fighters close in on DR Congo’s Goma
Goma, DR Congo - Luggage on their backs, they trudged all Wednesday morning along the road leading to downtown Goma, fleeing the advancing fighters in...
C.Africa’s ruling party signs accord for closer ties with Putin’s party
Bangui, Central African Republic - The ruling political parties of the Central African Republic (CAR) and Russia have signed a partnership agreement to "solidify" ties,...
