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Democracy

Echoes of 'Francafrique' haunt central African democracy

A relative of a victim killed during protests in the run-up to a constitutional referendum attends a memorial service in Brazzaville, Congo, November 2, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Roch Bouka
A relative of a victim killed during protests in the run-up to a constitutional referendum attends a memorial service in Brazzaville, Congo, November 2, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Roch Bouka
By Emma Farge
12/11/2015

DAKAR (Reuters) - On the day of a vote to allow Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso to extend his 31 years in power, opposition leader Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas was under house arrest and eating canned food smuggled in by the French ambassador.

Police clash with opposition protesters in Congo mining hub

Policemen detain a protester during clashes in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, November 10, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Kenny Katombe
Policemen detain a protester during clashes in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, November 10, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Kenny Katombe
By Aaron Ross
11/11/2015

LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Police in Democratic Republic of Congo's mining hub fired tear gas on Tuesday at opposition supporters brandishing sticks and shovels who were protesting against arrests targeting youth leaders.

Burkina ex-foreign minister says he is "political prisoner":lawyer

Burkina Faso's Minister of Foreign Affairs Djibril Bassole addresses the 67th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. Headquarters in New York, September 28, 2012. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Burkina Faso's Minister of Foreign Affairs Djibril Bassole addresses the 67th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. Headquarters in New York, September 28, 2012. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
06/11/2015

PARIS (Reuters) - Burkina Faso's former foreign minister Djibril Bassole has accused transitional authorities of detaining him for political reasons to prevent him running in this month's presidential election, his lawyer said on Thursday.

Congo polls must be delayed 2-4 years: ruling coalition spokesman

LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo is not ready for a presidential vote and other elections due to be held over the next year and they should be delayed by up to four years, a ruling coalition spokesman said on Saturday. Andre Alain Atundu, spokesman for the coalition led by President Joseph Kabila, said a national census and voter rolls revision must first be carried out to ensure the credibility of the polls. Kabila's final term in office expires in late 201
Ballots are seen in a box at a polling station in Brazzaville, Congo Republic, October 25, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Roch Baku
01/11/2015

LUBUMBASHI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo is not ready for a presidential vote and other elections due to be held over the next year and they should be delayed by up to four years, a ruling coalition spokesman said on Saturday.

Congo opposition holds ceremony for killed protesters

A relative of a victim reacts during a ceremony honouring people killed in protests against a referendum changing the constitution to eliminate presidential term limits in Brazzaville, Congo, October 30, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Roch Bouka
A relative of a victim reacts during a ceremony honouring people killed in protests against a referendum changing the constitution to eliminate presidential term limits in Brazzaville, Congo, October 30, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Roch Bouka
By Philon Severin Bondenga
30/10/2014

BRAZZAVILLE (Reuters) - Congo Republic's opposition parties held a remembrance ceremony on Friday for protesters killed during rallies against President Denis Sassou Nguesso's plans to change the constitution and potentially extend his rule.

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