Browsing: Central Africa

Many people worldwide celebrate the life and legacy of Congolese Pan-Africanist Patrice Lumumba (1925-61). After his assassination at the hands of Western-backed Congolese forces, guerilla warfare…

The US-backed assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the DRC and the country’s independence hero, took place 64 years ago today, on 17…

Is the world on the brink of discovering a groundbreaking rap talent from the heart of Africa? That’s the buzz circulating online as a young boy…

The M23 (March 23) rebel group is among 100-plus militias vying for control in DRC’s mineral-rich east. Not only does it boast the most troops and…

Masisi town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has fallen into the hands of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. This strategic location in the mineral-rich North Kivu province…

French President Emmanuel Macron has faced backlash for saying former African colonies that have booted French troops or have announced plans to do so should express…

Could the West’s greed for electronics, advanced tech and profits be contributing to the genocide in Congo? A bold question, but one that needs to be…

A shout-out to our brothers and sisters in Cameroon celebrating Independence Day! January 1st marks a pivotal moment in their history: the day the country broke…

‘Going green’ has long been a buzz phrase – bandied about ever more in recent years in connection with technologies like electric vehicles. However, the human…

2024 has been a defining chapter in the story of Africa, particularly for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The vast nation yet again faced a series…