Congolese authorities say attempted jailbreak by over 12,000 inmates aborted, prisoners killed
There was no public comment on Monday’s incident yet from Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, who is in China on an official visit. Justice Minister Constant Mutamba called the attack a “premeditated act of sabotage” that was carried out against efforts to improve the condition of prisons.
Mechanics of moving wildlife with large body mass evolves, saves lonely African elephants
The mechanics of moving an elephant to a new life are complex. Khalil doesn’t dart and tranquilise elephants, mainly because it’s not good for such a big animal. Also, four tonnes of tranquilised elephant is hardly any easier to move.
In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, female beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table
The question of accessibility looms over much of the House of Urban Culture’s work in Senegal. Amadou Fall Ba was the centre’s coordinator for 10 years, and now works with the city of Dakar on an initiative to create more public spaces for young people in an aim to make hip-hop more accessible.
Boston University study: China’s loans to Africa rise by $4.6 billion for the first time seven years
The new data comes as Beijing prepares to host African leaders next week for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which takes place every three years. There were 13 loan deals last year involving eight African countries and two African multilateral lenders, the study found.
Prosecutors in Congo push for death penalty for three Americans implicated in coup attempt
Six people were killed during the botched coup attempt led by the little-known opposition figure Christian Malanga in May that targeted the presidential palace and a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi. Malanga was fatally shot for resisting arrest soon after live-streaming the attack on his social media, the Congolese army said.
Probe into $7 billion corruption in state corporations paint a gloomy picture of South Africa’s economy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appears on behalf of the ruling African National Congress party at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state corruption in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 29, 2021. Credit: AP
Why Russian-flag waving protesters pricked Nigerian security as Moscow’s clout in West Africa expands
Wagner Group has been identified as a potential threat to security and democracy in Nigeria. This is because of their mode of operation and interests in exploiting natural resources. A recent study has shown that foreign criminals are involved in gold exploration and insecurity in Zamfara, one of the states sharing borders with Niger.
Denmark closes embassies in Mali, Burkina Faso following military coups in past three years
Ruled by a military junta since 2020, Mali has been battling ethnic Tuareg rebels in its north alongside Russia’s Wagner mercenary group after it cut military cooperation ties with Western powers including European Union countries.
Domino effect of 10 million uprooted Sudanese ricochets far and wide as host families are stripped savings, privacy
Host families interviewed said they are sheltering people out of a sense of comradeship, and because of a desire to help ameliorate the vast humanitarian disaster and famine that now threatens millions of lives.
Risks of Barcelona dream: ‘If you’re sick…aren’t you in danger? We take our chances, either we get there or we die’
Migrant boats that get lost or run into problems often vanish in the Atlantic, with some drifting across the ocean for months until they are found in the Caribbean and Latin America carrying only human remains.
