Congo
Ntaganda Case Hearing Postponed To 2014
The Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has postponed the confirmation of charges hearing in the case against DRC warlord, Bosco Ntaganda, to February 10, 2014. ... Full story
Ban In Congo As Guns Roar Near Goma
In the first visit of its kind, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support a recent peace deal and promote economic development in the long-troubled region. ... Full story
KIVU CRISIS: Congolese Legislators Meet Kagame
A delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Senate led by Senate President Hon. Léon Kengo wa Dondo has today (April 8) concluded a three-day working visit in Kigali. ... Full story
UN: DRC Must Step Up Fight Against Sexual Violence
A United Nations envoy has said more needs to be done by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to address conflict-related sexual violence, and announced the signing of an agreement with the country’s authorities to address this pervasive issue. ... Full story
China, Congo Brazzaville Sign New Cooperation Pacts
China and the Republic of the Congo issued on Saturday a joint communique on the agreements reached by the two nations' presidents, as well as their common desire to promote bilateral ties and expand cooperation in the future. ... Full story
Museveni, Kagame, Kabila Meet In Congo Brazzaville Today
President Yoweri Museveni has left for a one day mini summit on regional security in the Republic of Congo Brazzaville, Chimp Corps report. ... Full story
M23 REBELS: We’ll Not Surrender
DRC rebel group, M23, has officially denied claims by Kinshasha government that it intends to lay down weapons and accept being reintegrated into the army. ... Full story
Inside Story: How Congo Rebels Were Trapped In South Africa
At least 19 suspected M23 rebels arrested in South Africa early this week have been charged before the Pretoria Regional Court for plotting to overthrow the government of DRC President Joseph Kabila. ... Full story
Ghana's Hopes In Peril With Mali Test
Ghana's hopes at the African Nations Cup finals could be in severe peril if they fail to get a result against Mali in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. ... Full story
Kagame: Third Term Talk Is “Diversionary”
Rwanda President Paul Kagame has said this is not the right time to discuss whether he will seek a third term in office, Chimp Corps report. ... Full story
