DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Where In Africa Did Slaves Come From?

Unlike immigrants from Europe and Asia, most Africans in the New World have little or no detailed accounts of their ancestors’ lives and histories.

Report highlights prevalence of rape in Congo

A new study by the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) has highlighted the horror or rape committed by soldiers against women in the war-torn eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Sudan

S.Sudan eyes new oil export links, may anger north

South Sudan will consider building new pipelines if it finds fresh oil reserves after independence, an official said, a move that could anger Khartoum if the route avoids the north through which exports now flow.
Vodacom

Prepaid users, mobile data lift Vodacom Q3 sales

Vodacom, South Africa's largest mobile phone operator, overcame stiff competition to post a 6 percent rise in third-quarter sales, boosted by a surge in mobile data and strong prepaid growth.
Obama calls for elimination of Uganda's rebel group

Obama calls for elimination of Uganda's rebel group

United States President Barack Obama has announced intent to take on the Uganda's most feared Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Responding to US legislation passed in May this year, Obama declared his four-point strategy which called for disarmament of Joseph Kony-led LRA fighters.

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