Presse anglophone – Congo Indépendant

Dirty election tests Museveni’s ties to key Western allies; officials brace for likely sanctions

A quarter of a century after being listed among a « new breed » of progressive African leaders, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni faces an uphill struggle to win back western allies and reassert his...

Kiswahili as the language for EA nintegration also grows economies

On Thursday November 12, 2020 a momentous occurrence took place at the National Assembly in Kenya — President Uhuru Kenyatta presided over the launch of Kiswahili and bi-lingual versions of the House...

Zambia’s ex-VP Mumba dismisses reports of arrest in Congo

Zambia’s former vice president and opposition leader, Nevers Mumba, has denied reports that he was arrested by authorities in the DR Congo. But he said that he has been restricted from leaving...

Uganda polls: Generals seeking to unseat Museveni

Uganda goes to the polls on January 14, 2021, to choose a president out of 11 candidates. About 38 years ago, a number of professional military men joined Yoweri Museveni in his...

Human life has no price, Bobi Wine tells Museveni

Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has told President Museveni that his promise to compensate people who lost their lives during the protests is meaningless because there is no price that...

Another MRCD/FLN militia leader killed in DR Congo

Another top figure of an anti-Rwanda militia group based in neighbouring DR Congo, Jean-Marie Vianney Nyawenda, was killed by the Congolese army this past weekend, according to media reports. Nyawenda was the...

Rusesabagina: Lack of peace made me relocate from Rwanda

The hero of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ film lived abroad for decades. Now a Belgian citizen, he is facing terror, murder, and arson charges brought against him by the Rwandan government. He spoke to The...

In self-isolation, Nkurunziza turned to Kenya for embrace

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza died on Tuesday a lonely man, having alienated himself from regional leaders, save for President Uhuru Kenyatta. A football-loving pastor who liked spending his free time in the...

Tanzania opposition says attack on Mbowe ‘politically motivated’

Tanzania’s main opposition party on Tuesday said its chairman had been hospitalised after being beaten up in a « politically-motivated » attack as police said they would investigate the assault. Freeman Mbowe was ambushed...

Kabila’s legacy faces litmus test after complaint for his ‘crimes’

When a popular cleric in the Democratic Republic of Congo recently accused ex-President Joseph Kabila of ‘crimes’ he committed during his tenure, the public took note. Bishop Pascal Mukuna’s filing a complaint...

Rwanda’s internal security minister loses seat; fifth member of cabinet to be fired in 2020

Gen Patrick Nyamvumba, appointed Minister of Internal Security in November last year, has been sacked, becoming one of the shortest-serving ministers in Rwanda. He becomes the fifth minister sacked this year, following...

Nduhungirehe dropped from cabinet

Nduhungirehe is accused of letting his personal opinions prevail over those held by the government, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. He has served in the position since August,...

US sanctions Congo’s top poll officials over graft

The credibility of the December poll victory of the Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has been further put to question after the United States imposed sanctions on top electoral commissioners....

Museveni promotes over 2,000 UPDF Officers

President Museveni has promoted his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba to the rank of Lieutenant General. The 44-year-old has been a Major General since May 16, 2016 when he was promoted from Brigadier shortly...

Exclusive: African Union boss accused of hiring ‘old crony’ – by his deputy

The deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission launched an unprecedented attack on his boss, chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, in a letter to Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, revealing deep divisions within the...

DRC vs Uganda $10b award case reopened

The International Court of Justice is reopening a 14-year-old case in which it ordered Uganda to pay the Democratic Republic of Congo $10 billion, after repeated pleas by Kampala for a review...

‘Golden handshake’ for DR Congo’s outgoing ministers

In the weeks leading up to Democratic Republic of Congo’s controversial election, those leaving power quietly passed two decrees guaranteeing themselves money and benefits that would ensure their financial security for decades...

The ghosts of atrocities past, present and future continue to stalk the land of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s much-awaited election has been postponed after a fire destroyed electronic voting equipment in a warehouse. The cause of the fire is the subject of speculation, but the...

Fire breaks out in DR Congo election commission building

A fire broke out in an electoral commission building in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo in early hours of Thursday, officials said, 10 days ahead of presidential elections that have...

US seeks end to UN Africa missions not bringing ‘lasting peace’

The United States will seek an end to UN peacekeeping missions in Africa that do not bring long-term peace, national security advisor John Bolton said Thursday. « We will only back effective and...

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Congo Indépendant

Catégorie : Presse anglophone

Dirty election tests Museveni’s ties to key Western allies; officials brace for likely sanctions

Kiswahili as the language for EA nintegration also grows economies

Zambia’s ex-VP Mumba dismisses reports of arrest in Congo

Uganda polls: Generals seeking to unseat Museveni

Human life has no price, Bobi Wine tells Museveni

Another MRCD/FLN militia leader killed in DR Congo

Rusesabagina: Lack of peace made me relocate from Rwanda

In self-isolation, Nkurunziza turned to Kenya for embrace

Tanzania opposition says attack on Mbowe ‘politically motivated’

Kabila’s legacy faces litmus test after complaint for his ‘crimes’

Rwanda’s internal security minister loses seat; fifth member of cabinet to be fired in 2020

Nduhungirehe dropped from cabinet

US sanctions Congo’s top poll officials over graft

Museveni promotes over 2,000 UPDF Officers

Exclusive: African Union boss accused of hiring ‘old crony’ – by his deputy

DRC vs Uganda $10b award case reopened

‘Golden handshake’ for DR Congo’s outgoing ministers

The ghosts of atrocities past, present and future continue to stalk the land of Congo

Fire breaks out in DR Congo election commission building

US seeks end to UN Africa missions not bringing ‘lasting peace’

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