Strong Explosions Rock Republic of Congo
Three explosions were reported from an arms depot at Brazzaville, the capital of Congo Republic on Sunday.
Witchcraft Murder: Couple Found Guilty of Torturing Teen for 4 Days, Killing Him
A couple has been found guilty of the murder of a teen boy they accused of using witchcraft. Football coach Eric Bikubi and partner Magalie Bamu, brutally tortured her younger brother Kristy for four days
U.S. Reports Progress in Fight Against Uganda Guerrillas
The United States said Thursday it was making progress with its African allies in its push against Uganda's notorious Lord's Resistance Army, but gave no clear end date for the shadowy U.S. military operation unfolding in Central Africa.
Randgold Resources Sees Growth Potential in Congo
Randgold Resources is pointing to Congo as the next area to fuel growth for the gold sector, eyeing prospects similar to those of booming West Africa as the miner nears production for Kibali, potentially one of Africa's largest gold mines.
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Rwanda Grenade Attack Claims 2 Lives
It is not clear who is the principal suspect in the latest incident.
Congo: The 'World War' Nobody Knows About
In the aftermath of the war's “official cessation” in 2003, many more people continued to die, from both disease and periodic armed conflicts.
Record Number of Ivory Seizures in 2011: WWF
A record number of large scale ivory seizures will be recorded globally in 2011, pointing to a surge in elephant poaching in Africa to meet Asian demand for tusks for use in jewelry and ornaments, a monitoring group said Thursday.
Congo Swears in Kabila as President; But Opposition Claims Victory
Congo has witnessed bloodshed over the disputed election.
Kabila Declared Winner of Congo Poll, Amidst Suspicions of Fraud
Kabila, who has been in power since 2001, will serve another five years as president.
Congolese Police, Army on High Alert Ahead of Final Election Results
Police are spread out across Kinshasa while 20,000 soldiers are on stand-by at military bases.
Congo Elections Marred by Violence, Fraud: HRW
HRW said the bloodiest incident happened on November 26, the final day of the election campaign.
Chernobyl May Soon Reopen to Tourists as Disaster Tourism Grows in 2011
Tours to Chernobyl, erupting African volcanoes, and earthquake-ravaged cities highlight a bizarre trend of disaster tourism in 2011.
Polling stations attacked in Congo vote
Violence erupted at four polling stations in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo as the vast country held its second elections since a war that killed more than five million people.
Congo Election Marred by Violence, Fraud Allegations
Kabila is widely expected to win another five-year term
Pre-Election Violence Mars Congo’s Upcoming National Polls
The situation has become so volatile that police have banned any more political rallies before Monday’s vote takes place.
Minmetals extends Anvil offer to resolve Congo dispute
Chinese group Minmetals Resources has extended its $1.3 billion takeover offer for Africa-focused Anvil Mining to December 9, to allow more time to resolve a dispute over contracts with Congo which threatens to scupper the whole deal.
AngloGold sees capex of $1.5 bln by 2013
AngloGold Ashanti, the world's third-largest gold producer, said on Tuesday it expects capital expenditure to double to $1.5 billion dollars by 2013.
Virus Threatens Africa’s Staple Cassava Crop
Cassava is crucial to the health of Africans, providing much-needed carbohydrates for around 200 million people on the continent.
Sienna Miller’s Coveted Wardrobe to be Auctioned Off for Charity
Sienna Miller, the blonde beauty known as a fashion icon around the world, is auctioning off her personal wardrobe for charity via eBay through November 17.
Erupting Congo Volcano becomes Tourist Hotspot
Nyamulagira Volcano, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is drawing crowds of tourists as Virunga National Park offers its first ever overnight treks to the eruption.
Tanzania arrests 20 Congo 'army deserters'
Tanzania has arrested 20 suspected army deserters from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after they illegally entered the western port town of Kigoma, the Tanzanian army said on Tuesday.
DRC sees new onshore oil bid round in 2012
The Democratic Republic of Congo could offer up to 10 blocks in a new onshore hydrocarbon bid round possibly launched next year, a senior government official said on Thursday.
'Merchant of Death' Viktor Bout Convicted on Arms-Dealing Charges
Viktor Bout was busted in a sting operation attempting to sell weapons to a Colombian rebel group, FARC.
Income Inequality Lowers U.S. Rank in U.N. Human Development Index
Although the U.S. ranks fourth in overall human development, when the scale is adjusted to account for income, health and education inequality, it falls to 23.
Kyrgyz Premier Wins Presidential Election by Wide Margin
Kyrgyzstan's Russian-backed prime minister was poised to become president of the strategically important former Soviet republic Monday, with nearly all votes counted in an election set to be disputed by disgruntled rival candidates.
Africa's oil scramble heads east to uncertain waters
Africa's new scramble for oil is heading east, where the potential could be huge but the risks are far higher than in the well-established sector on the continent's west coast.
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