Nigerian opposition contender Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who first won power three decades ago in a military coup, is closing in on a historic election victory, maintaining a hefty Read More..
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crackdown On Pro-Democracy Activists
The Democratic Republic of Congo has freed a US diplomat it arrested but is still detaining several young political activists. President Joseph Kabila is under intense pressure not to seek Read More..
DRC Frees Musicians Arrested at Pro-Democracy Event
KINSHASA—Seven Congolese musicians detained during a raid on a pro-democracy meeting were released Thursday, a day after four foreign activists accused of fomenting unrest were expelled, the Kinshasa government said. Read More..
Ebola and Africa’s Medicine Men
Macenta, Guinea – In Guinea, a land where witchcraft is sought for curing illness more than science, medicine men say the Ebola epidemic would have been over by now had they Read More..
Kenyan Court Strikes Down Media Restrictions
The High Court of Kenya has made a major ruling against the country’s proposed anti-terror laws, overturning the state restrictions on the media to report on security operations. The court Read More..
Miss Rwanda 2015 Sets Bar High As Kundwa Is Crowned
The show that started at 6:30pm, ended with the crowning of 19-year-old Doriane Kundwa as Miss Rwanda 2015. Out of the 15 finalists, Kundwa was also the public’s favourite from Read More..