Category: Africa
DR Congo diplomatic duties in Rwanda on hold amid tensions
The Congolese government has instructed its new ambassador to Kigali “to hold on the presentation of letters of credence to Rwandan officials until f [...]
Over 180 die in Malawi as cholera death toll rises
The number of deaths from cholera in Malawi rose to 183 at the end of October from 110 at the beginning of the month, the health ministry announ [...]
Tanzania population grows nearly 40% in a decade
Tanzania's population grew from 44.9 million in 2012 to more than 60 million in a decade, according to the results of the national census announced o [...]
Mozambique Islamist militants surrender after pardon
Mozambican authorities say close to 90 Islamist militants alongside their hostages have surrendered to the government over the past two months in Moc [...]
Ethiopia peace talks marred by ‘foreign interference’ – PM
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says there is “heavy foreign interference” in the continuing talks between the government and Tigray administrat [...]
Meet the Teke people from the Bantu Tribe of Congo; know their fetishes
The Teke people of the Republic of Congo were forced to cohabitate with the French in the 1800s.
They returned to their own way of life [...]
How the Teke people of the Republic of Congo became best known for their fetishes
The Teke people of the Republic of Congo were forced to cohabitate with the French in the 1800s. They returned to their own way of life after indepen [...]