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China’s 45th naval fleet has in recent weeks visited Tanzania, Mozambique and Madagascar in what experts say is Beijing’s show of force designed to help cement the Asian powerhouse’s diplomatic ties in Africa. After the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Navy stopped many of its African port visits during the Covid-19 pandemic, it has now begun […]
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 […]
The government in Congo-Brazzaville has denied recent claims of an attempted coup by the country’s military against President Denis Nguesso, who has held office for an uninterrupted 39 years. These allegations surfaced on social media, suggesting an orchestrated effort by the military to remove from power the 79-year-old leader who was at that time in […]
Authorities of Congo Brazzaville have rejected Societe Generale’s sale of its country subsidiary to Vista Group because the bank did not give it a right of first refusal, and wields legal action, Reuters reports. The Finance ministry of the central African country in a statement indicated that it was surprised by the announcement by SocGen […]