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Gabon’s military coup has overthrown a powerful political dynasty. Here’s what to know | CNN

Gabon’s military coup has overthrown a powerful political dynasty. Here’s what to know | CNN

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president – whose family had held power for more than half…

Read more Gabon’s military coup has overthrown a powerful political dynasty. Here’s what to know | CNN
CDC to warn some travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa | CNN

CDC to warn some travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa | CNN

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 · World News

CNN  —  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending personnel to Africa to help stop outbreaks of Marburg virus disease and is urging travelers to…

Read more CDC to warn some travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa | CNN
Pope Francis attracts more than one million worshippers to DRC Mass | CNN

Pope Francis attracts more than one million worshippers to DRC Mass | CNN

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 · World News

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo CNN  —  More than one million people attended Pope Francis’ Mass in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Wednesday, the Vatican…

Read more Pope Francis attracts more than one million worshippers to DRC Mass | CNN
Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations | CNN

Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations | CNN

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 · World News

CNN  —  Pope Francis starts a trip on Tuesday to two fragile African nations often forgotten by the world, where protracted conflicts have left millions of refugees and…

Read more Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations | CNN
Rwanda accused of ‘act of war’ as DRC fighter jet is hit mid-air | CNN

Rwanda accused of ‘act of war’ as DRC fighter jet is hit mid-air | CNN

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 · World News

CNN  —  The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday denounced Rwanda’s accusation that a Congolese fighter jet violated Rwandan airspace, alleging the aircraft was attacked by Rwandan…

Read more Rwanda accused of ‘act of war’ as DRC fighter jet is hit mid-air | CNN
AP PHOTOS: Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

AP PHOTOS: Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days

November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 · World News

Saturday morning in Goma, the lakeside capital of eastern Congo is as busy as any other day of the week, despite tensions caused by recent fighting between M23…

Read more AP PHOTOS: Bright shops enliven Congo’s dark days
Chad leader blames protest organizers for civilian deaths

Chad leader blames protest organizers for civilian deaths

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 · World News

N’DJAMENA, Chad — Chad’s interim leader Mahamat Idriss Deby on Monday said those who organized protests against his two-year extension of power have shown “the will to start…

Read more Chad leader blames protest organizers for civilian deaths
Chad leader blames protest organizers for civilian deaths

Security forces kill at least 60 as protests engulf Chad

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 · World News

N’DJAMENA, Chad — Chadian security forces opened fire on anti-government demonstrators in the country’s two largest cities Thursday killing at least 60 people, the government spokesman and a…

Read more Security forces kill at least 60 as protests engulf Chad
UN says it’s ready to work with Congo on peacekeeper pullout

UN says it’s ready to work with Congo on peacekeeper pullout

October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 · US News

UNITED NATIONS — The head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, which was the target of deadly protests during the summer, said the United Nations is “ready…

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