Equatorial Guinea seeks to halt French case against its vice president Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday called on judges at the UN's highest court to order France to halt proceedings against its vice president on charges of money laundering and corruption. In its demand before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) the... Women 19 Oct, 2016
Protest, tear gas in Congo as Sassou Nguesso seeks to extend rule BRAZZAVILLE: Police fired tear gas at opposition supporters in Congo Republic on Sunday, witnesses said, after voting ended in a poll expected to see long-time leader Denis Sassou Nguesso extend his three-decade rule. The government ordered... Women 21 Mar, 2016
Congo presidential election opens under communications blackout BRAZZAVILLE: Voting in a presidential election in Congo Republic opened on Sunday under a government-imposed communications blackout as long-time leader Denis Sassou Nguesso sought to extend his rule over the Central African oil producer. Sassou... Women 20 Mar, 2016
Low voter turnout �slap� to leader�s bid to extend rule Brazaville, October 26 Low voter turnout at a weekend referendum to enable Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso to extend his 31-year stay in office was “a slap in the face” for the longtime leader, the opposition said today. “He’s... Women 27 Oct, 2015
African leaders must respect constitutions or face turmoil, says Hollande France still an important player in west, central Africa Some African leaders reluctant to relinquish power Hollande vows to keep fighting militant groups in Africa COTONOU: French President Francois Hollande urged African... Women 02 Jul, 2015
Nguesso back to power in Congo BRAZZAVILLE: Denis Sassou Nguesso has won another seven years in power in the oil-rich Republic of Congo, which he has ruled for some 25 years, in a vote opponents have termed a giant fraud. Sassou Nguesso won 78.61 percent of the votes cast in... Women 16 Jul, 2009
Congo votes in presidential poll BRAZZAVILLE: Congolese voters voted Sunday in presidential elections, which incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso was expected to win handily amid allegations the government hijacked the electoral process and calls for a boycott. A member of the national... Women 12 Jul, 2009
Gabon denies Bongo is dead BARCELONA: Gabon's prime minister denied Monday reports that Africa's longest-serving president, Omar Bongo Ondimba, had died, after French media announced his death. Bongo is "alive and well," Jean Eyeghe Ndong told reporters at the Quiron... Women 08 Jun, 2009
