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Guyanese President Appointed Roving Ambassador of World’s Rainforest Regions
The president of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, has been appointed by his counterparts as roving ambassador of the three forest basins of Amazonia, Congo and Borneo-Mekong.
Former Congolese Rebel Leader Reaffirms His Position in the Opposition
The former Congolese rebel leader Frederic Bitsamou, alias Pastor Ntumi, has reasserted that he is part of the opposition to the regime of Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso, despite his appointment as chief representative at the President’s office...
Total Ready to Launch Major Oil Field in Congo
The multinational oil company Total plans to launch in the next few days a new independent oil field in Moho Bilondo. “This is the Northern Moho Bilondo project that is now possible since we have updated new reserves which enable us to think of launching...
Mandela Foundation Threatens Legal Action Against Congolese Leader
The Nelson Mandela Foundation has threatened legal action against the president of Congo-Brazzaville Denis Sassou-Nguesso, after discovering that he claimed the foreword of his new book had been penned by the widely revered former South African leader,...
Ali Bongo Sworn in As Gabon’s New President
Ali Bongo, the son of the late President Omar Bongo Ondimba, was sworn in Friday in Libreville as President of Gabon after officially winning the 30 August election with 41.79% of votes. When taking the oath, he swore to devote himself to the well being...
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso Launches Construction of 400 Housing Units
The Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso has launched in Brazzaville, the construction of 400 housing units at a total cost of 53 billion CFA francs. China is involved in this operation which aims to improve the living conditions of the Congolese...
Masses Flee Congolese Capital, Brazzaville in Fear of Post-election Violence
The Congolese capital, Brazzaville, is emptying less than five days before the 12 July presidential election. People leaving are heading to the departments, including the economic capital Pointe-Noire (south), where reception sites have been set up.
Congo Destroys Hundreds of Guns And Thousands of Rounds of Ammunitiom
Hundreds of guns and ammunition were destroyed in Brazzaville on Tuesday as part of the second phase of collecting and destroying weapons to promote development (PCAD 2), which is funded by the Japanese government.
