Browsing: Central Africa Politics

The president has struggled to push ahead with legislative reforms in the face of Kabila’s power base.

It is not immediately clear why Alfredo Okenve has been arrested.

“(The decision) is scandalous — it goes against every rule of the law.”

“Bemba’s assets were simply allowed to rot by the ICC while he spent a decade behind bars.” – Lawyer

President Idriss Deby announced an amnesty for “all Chadians who have for one reason or another left the country.

In early January Bongo survived a brief coup attempt by army rebels while in Morocco.

“I was elected president of the republic – I cannot fall back on being an MP, never!”

Maurice Kamto and more than 150 supporters are being held for “common law” offences

“The reasons why we took up arms against the authorities have not been addressed” – Spokesman

The UFDD rebel group said instead of the army they were met by the Toros-Boros, Sudanese rebels, “who opened fire.”