Tag: Republic of Congo
ISS: Congo-Brazzaville locked in crisis by its military governance
Over two days in January, two significant events connected to the security establishment occurred in the Republic of the Congo. First, general-turned-media...
Congo opposition leader charged with violating state security
Authorities in Congo Republic have charged a former army chief and candidate in a presidential election earlier this year with violating state...
Congo calls Human Rights Watch report on killings ‘biased’
The Republic of Congo said on Thursday a Human Rights Watch report accusing Congolese soldiers of killing 18 people while serving as...
Human Rights Watch accuses Congo Republic peacekeepers of killings
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday accused soldiers from the Republic of Congo of killing 18 people, including women and children, while serving...
Congo attacks displace civilians, destroy infrastructure, bishop says
Helicopter attacks against former militia fighters in southern Congo Republic have destroyed civilian infrastructure and caused many residents to flee, a Catholic...
Congo president Sassou Nguesso wins re-election – interior minister
Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso has won a new five-year term with 60.39 percent of the vote, the interior minister said...
Protest, tear gas in Congo as Sassou Nguesso seeks to extend...
Police fired tear gas at opposition supporters in Congo Republic on Sunday, witnesses said, after voting ended in a poll expected to...
Congo opposition holds ceremony for killed protesters
Congo Republic's opposition parties held a remembrance ceremony on Friday for protesters killed during rallies against President Denis Sassou Nguesso's plans to...
Congo police fire tear gas at anti-referendum protesters
Police fired tear gas and warning shots on Tuesday at thousands of opposition supporters protesting against a planned referendum on constitutional reform...
Thousands in rally against Congo constitution changes
Tens of thousands gathered in Republic of Congo's capital on Sunday to voice their opposition to possible constitutional changes that would allow...
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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille’s R37 million Beit Bridge fence upgrade as part of government efforts to prevent the spread of...
