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Congo Brazzaville: At least 37 dead in stampede during army recruitment

As many as 37 died Tuesday November 21 at Michel-Ornano Stadium in Brazzaville on the eve of a recruitment process by the Army, Congolese authorities have announced. Thousands of youths in capital Brazzaville reportedly invaded the Stadium on Monday night to find a seat for the recruitment process organized by the Army for the following […]

Mixed reactions across Africa after Trump’s tariff surge

The Trump administration’s sweeping new tariffs on African exports have triggered a wave of mixed reactions across the continent, as governments, businesses, and civil society grapple with the implications of the United States’ evolving trade posture. Under an executive order signed on July 31, tariffs ranging from 15% to 30% were imposed on 20 African […]

Libya: EU, NATO & UN call for investigation into mass graves

The European Union called on Tuesday for an immediate and independent investigation into the mass graves discovered lately in the Libyan town of Tarhuna, after it was recaptured from the forces commanded by Khalifa Haftar. A statement issued by the EU spokesperson stressed the need of this probe to bring those responsible for these atrocities […]