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Regional forces in Central African Republic to hit 2,000
Central African Republic  | 4/19/2013
The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) will increase the Central African Multinational Forces (FOMAC) to 2,000 from 500.

Burundian coffee industry must not repeat errors of the past” – UN experts warn
Burundi  | 4/18/2013
Two United Nations experts on the right to food and foreign debt today raised the alarm over the World Bank-led privatization of the Burundian coffee sector, and called for suspension of the policy pending a full human rights-based impact assessment.

DR Congo gov't, M23 rebels peace talks resume in Uganda
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 4/8/2013
Talks aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between government troops and the M23 rebels resumed in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Monday after a long lull.

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  Congo, Democractic Republic of the  -  Africa's Great Lake region leader sign DR Congo peace deal
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  Burundi  -  IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Burundi and Approves US$7.6 Million Disbursement
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  Congo, Democractic Republic of the  -  Signing postponed for DR Congo peace roadmap
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IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Burundi and Approves US$7.6 Million Disbursement
Burundi  | 2/14/2013 10:07:00 PM The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the second review of Burundi's performance under the program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The Executive Board's decision will allow for the disbursement of an amount equivalent to SDR 5 million (about US$7.6 million), bringing disbursements under the arrangement to an amount equivalent to SDR 10 million (about US$15.3 million). The Executive Board's decision was taken on a lapse of time basis.1 Burundi's three-year ECF arrangement was approved on January 27, 2012 (See Press Release No.12/35).
SADC considers possibilities to deploy troops in eastern DRC, says Tanzanian President
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 11/20/2012 10:11:20 PM The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) is considering the possibilities of deploying troops in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as a last resort to save millions of people who are suffering from the ongoing fight between rebels and the government, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete said on Tuesday.
Cameroon discovers 20 mln barrels of oil
Cameroon  | 10/17/2012 11:56:15 PM Cameroon has discovered 20 million barrels of oil reserves in the south-western region of Rio del Rey, the state controlled National Hydrocarbons Company (SNH) has said.
Feature: Geothermal power plants mark new era of alternative energy in Rwanda
Rwanda  | 8/15/2012 12:54:26 AM In an attempt to improve access to modern energy services, the Rwandan authorities are looking to exploit geothermal power associated with solar energy plants in a move to promote a sustainable energy for all.
EU, Gabon sign agreement on 24 mln USD drainage project
Gabon  | 5/15/2012 12:29:11 PM The European Union (EU) and Gabon have signed an agreement worth 12 billion FCFA (24 million U. S. dollars) for the management of the drainage system in Libreville, the Gabonese capital.

 
Humanitarian situation deteriorating
Central African Republic  | 12/19/2012 10:33:08 PM As a number of cities in the north and centre of the Central African Republic, including Ndélé and Bria, have come under the control of armed groups, thousands of people have fled the fighting.
Critical humanitarian situation throughout entire east of Democratic Republic of Congo
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 12/1/2012 11:19:22 AM An already fragile humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has deteriorated further after the border city of Goma fell to M23 rebels last week with hundreds of people injured and thousands displaced from their homes.
AIDS Advocacy Group says U.N. has Failed Congolese Women
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 9/22/2010 7:54:57 AM An international HIV/AIDS advocacy group says the United Nations has failed the women of the Democratic Republic of Congo. AIDS-Free World says it’s time for the U.N. to stop passing resolutions on the Congo and take action.
DR Congo refugees protest against poor treatment by UN staff
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 9/20/2010 12:41:34 PM More than 100 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) sheltering in the Republic of Congo have been protesting against poor treatment since Thursday in front of the offices of the UNHCR in Brazzaville.
Congolese Refugees Demand More Food in Burundi
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 9/17/2010 7:32:03 AM Around the world, the UN's World Food Program, or WFP, provides food to about 90 million people per year, almost two thirds of whom are children. Working in 73 countries this year, the WFP plans to provide about 3.7 million tons of food to those unable to produce or obtain enough food for themselves and their families.
 
The Eto’o Telecom employees on strike!
Cameroon  | 2/19/2013 10:50:59 PM The Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto’o, the highest paid player in world football, has diversified his activities by investing in communication.
Congo to play Swaziland for CAN 2012 qualifiers
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 10/7/2010 10:56:14 PM Congo will play Swaziland on 10 October 2010 at the Massamba-Débat stadium for the return leg of the 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifiers to be jointly hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, APA learns here on Thursday from the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT).
A Home Win Against Benin is a Must
Rwanda  | 9/5/2010 10:28:18 PM Kigali — Sellas Tetteh is a man under no pressure to produce instant success with the Rwanda national senior football side, the Amavubi Stars.
DRC qualifies for 2nd round of FIFA Under-20 women’s World Cup qualifiers
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 12/27/2009 9:53:19 PM The DR Congo Under-20 national women’s team has qualified for the second round of qualifiers for the World Cup after their victory Sunday at the « Stade des Martyrs » of Kinshasa against their counterparts from the Central African Republic (2-0) at the second leg in the first round.
Burundi clashes with Zambia in GTV tournament in Uganda Sunday
Burundi  | 1/4/2009 4:21:21 PM Burundi on Sunday faces Zambia in Jinja eastern Uganda in the ongoing annual regional championship in Uganda, while Djibouti which has so far conceded seven goals in two games, will meet defending champions Sudan in Kampala.
 
Regional forces in Central African Republic to hit 2,000
Central African Republic  | 4/19/2013 12:33:52 PM The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) will increase the Central African Multinational Forces (FOMAC) to 2,000 from 500.
Burundian coffee industry must not repeat errors of the past” – UN experts warn
Burundi  | 4/18/2013 8:16:06 PM Two United Nations experts on the right to food and foreign debt today raised the alarm over the World Bank-led privatization of the Burundian coffee sector, and called for suspension of the policy pending a full human rights-based impact assessment.
20 killed in Central African Republic clash
Central African Republic  | 4/15/2013 11:26:44 PM At least 20 people were killed in the weekend clash between the Seleka rebel coalition and a group of militia backing the ousted president, Francois Bozize, an independent source told Xinhua on Monday.
Central African Republic: FIDH condemns the coup d'Etat, calls for immediate cessation of violence and the restoration of constitutional order
Central African Republic  | 3/27/2013 11:51:24 PM FIDH condemns the Seleka coup d'Etat of 24 March 2013 in the Central African Republic (CAR). The coup constitutes an unconstitutional and violent seizure of power in violation of regional and international agreements. FIDH calls upon the new authorities to restore constitutional order or, if required, promptly proceed to elections.
Rwandan editor, jailed for opinion piece, fails in appeal
Rwanda  | 3/27/2013 11:50:26 PM An appellate court judge in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, on Monday upheld the criminal conviction of an editor who is serving a one-year prison sentence in connection with an opinion column, according to local journalists.
 
Africa's Great Lake region leader sign DR Congo peace deal
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 2/24/2013 8:09:14 PM Africa's Great Lakes region leaders signed an agreement here Sunday on a solution to the crisis in the eastern province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
UN calls for dialogue in Central African Republic
Central African Republic  | 1/2/2013 9:04:39 PM The United Nations on Wednesday called on both the Central African Republic (CAR) government and rebels to halt violence and resolve the current crisis through dialogue.
UN Security Council condemns rebel attacks in Central African Republic
Central African Republic  | 12/28/2012 12:50:44 AM The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned recent rebel attacks in the Central African Republic and called on all parties to seek a peaceful solution to the country's current crisis through political dialogue.
UN chief slams attacks on towns in Central African Republic
Central African Republic  | 12/26/2012 11:58:43 PM UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon on Wednesday strongly condemned rebel groups' armed attacks on several towns in the Central African Republic, saying that these actions "gravely undermine the peace agreements in place" in the African country.
Rwanda, Republic of Congo leaders call on DRC crisis parties to comply with LCGLR decisions
Rwanda  | 11/25/2012 11:51:05 PM Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his counterpart of Republic of Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso on Sunday called on the parties involved in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) crisis to heed to the Kampala decisions of the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).

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