Congolese officials helped spark Yumbi massacre

Sources implicate members of the armed forces and the local authorities in the massacre.

Yumbi mass grave

South Sudan, CAR among unhappiest countries

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Finland's 5.5 million people are known for their love of forests, lakes and saunas.

Help southern Africa cyclone victims, says pope

Pope Francis

Pope expresses pain and closeness to victims.

At Kenyan orphanage, baby elephants find love

Orphan elephants david sheldrick wildlife trust

Each calf at the nursery has a tragic story: orphaned by poachers, drought or in conflict with

Kenya seeking another $3bn railway loan from China

Standard Gauge Railway

Chinese embassy official says the amount would be in the form of concessional and hard loans.

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    Planned railway to ease traffic in Nairobi
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    Africa today at a glance

    Africa today at a glance

    Stories making headlines across the continent today.

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    Algeria army

    Algerian army says protesters have expressed 'noble aims'

    Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaed Salah says protests “marked by the deeds of pure intentions.”

    Why gorillas are sneaking out of Rwandan park
    Uganda probes UN relief food after three deaths
    Ethiopia crash investigators return home
    SA party dragged to court over racism
    Ramaphosa gets stuck on train
    Nigeria's Atiku challenges election result
    DR Congo's Tsishekedi blocks new senators

    Business

    Uganda probes refinery over alleged smuggling of gold

    Uganda probes refinery over alleged smuggling of gold

    Authorities investigating African Gold Refinery over imports of an estimated 7.4 tonnes of gold.

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    KCB RWANDA

    KCB eyes Somalia, DRC presence in expansion

    KCB is targeting DR Congo through an acquisition as was the case with Equity.

    KQ, Alitalia sign codeshare deal
    Rwanda to fast-track sale of shares in Cimerwa
    Planned railway to ease traffic in Nairobi
    East Africa's first gold trading hub to fight smuggling
    Reforms in Kenya energy, oil sectors
    EA govts review contracts with power producers
    Future of tea and coffee depends on networking

    Opinion

    A market burns, fat cats ask: Why didn’t they just use solar?

    A market burns, fat cats ask: Why didn’t they just use solar?

    All failing countries have one thing in common – they never learn from their mistakes.

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    South African freedom hero Nelson Mandela

    Leaders should inspire the people who follow them

    The influence of a leader is seen in how well they impact hearts and minds.

    One solitary day, and the chauvinists come out of the woodwork, talking
    Can Venezuela be saved? Yes, but Trump et al must keep away
    Banyarwanda and the Battle of the Corridors (?)
    Terrible trouble..., but nobody wants to talk about it
    EDITORIAL: Our skies must open, or else the way is down
    Corporate bosses face scrutiny, so why not national leaders?
    What will the popularity of online shopping in Africa mean for jobs?

    The Magazine

    Radiobooks talk and tell stories

    Radiobooks talk and tell stories

    RadioBook Rwanda aims is to showcase Rwandan and East African creative voices.

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    Gakondo cards

    Gakondo cards: An ace for Heritage

    A deck of cards with Rwandan motifs representing the culture and heritage of the country.

    KESSY: My natural hair’s a big statement
    How to avoid jetlag across time zones
    GALLERIES: Which came first, chick or the egg?
    Botswana in hunting ban dilemma
    Kenyan film charms New Yorkers
    Mutati: Keeping the art of taxidermy alive
    Inspiring boy's life story on Netflix

    Science & Health

    Billions set aside to tackle climate change in Kenya

    Billions set aside to tackle climate change in Kenya

    Counties enact laws to set aside a portion of their budgets towards climate change adaptation.

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    Source of the Nile Bridge

    Source of the Nile Bridge goes green ahead of Irish fête

    Nile Bridge illuminated green for five days ahead of Ireland marking its national day.

    Complex web of trafficking African Grey Parrot
    Battle against Ebola being lost amid militarised response
    HIV-positive man in remission, second case ever
    East DRC Ebola treatment centre reopens
    MSF suspends Ebola treatment in epicentre of Congo outbreak
    Congo Ebola centre set on fire after armed attack
    Elephant grass threat to Tanzania's Ngorongoro park

    Sports

    Ferrari feeling good as new F1 season launches

    Ferrari feeling good as new F1 season launches

    The team was fastest in pre-season testing and is the bookmakers' favourite going into Sunday's

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    Gianni Infantino

    FIFA backs 48-team World Cup in 2022

    "I am very happy," Infantino said after confirming plans for the tournament.

    Kenyan Olympian Daniel Rudisha dies aged 73
    Gor Mahia suffer bitter slim loss
    Football lawmakers clarify definition of handball
    Gor Mahia hit Hussein Dey in Nairobi
    Breakdancing set for Olympics debut in Paris 2024
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    Mali beat Senegal to lift trophy