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New post for Togo president could see him rule for life

1 week ago | bbc.com | Natasha Booty |Will Ross

New post for Togo leader could see him rule for lifeNatasha Booty & Will RossAFPFaure Gnassingbé's family has ruled Togo for 58 years and his new role has no term limitsThe Togolese leader, Faure Gnassingbé, has been sworn in as "President of the Council of Ministers" - a new post which is the highest office in the government's executive branch and has no official term limits. This follows constitutional reform that ended presidential elections, and introduced a parliamentary system.
Seven killed in attack on South Sudan hospital and market, charity says

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Will Ross |Natasha Booty

At least seven people have been killed and 20 others injured after a hospital and market were bombed in South Sudan, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says. The charity said helicopter gunships dropped a bomb on the pharmacy of the hospital it runs in Old Fangak, Jonglei state, burning it down, before firing on the town for 30 minutes. A drone then bombed a local market, MSF said.
Seven killed in attack on South Sudan hospital and market, charity says

1 week ago | bbc.com | Will Ross

Seven killed in attack on South Sudan hospital and market, charity saysWill RossMSFMSF called the bombing "a clear violation of international humanitarian law"At least seven people have been killed and 20 others injured after a hospital and market were bombed in South Sudan, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says.
DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan by 2 May

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Will Ross

DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within daysWill RossBBC World Service Africa regional editorAFP via Getty ImagesThe agreement was signed by the DR Congo's and Rwanda's foreign ministers in the presence of US Secretary of State Marco RubioRwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed an agreement to respect each other's sovereignty and come up with a draft peace deal by 2 May.
DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Will Ross |Jaroslav Lukiv

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed an agreement to respect each other's sovereignty and come up with a draft peace deal by 2 May. The deal was signed by the two countries' foreign ministers in Washington, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also present at Friday's ceremony. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been displaced in recent months as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized swathes of mineral-rich territory in eastern DR Congo.
95 arrests after demonstration calling for president to resign

1 month ago | bbc.com | Will Ross |Natasha Booty |Shingai Nyoka

Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protestsWill Ross, Natasha Booty and Shingai NyokaBBC News, London & HarareReutersPolice in Zimbabwe have often been accused of using violence to break up protestsPolice in Zimbabwe say they have arrested 95 demonstrators on charges of promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace", after they took part in Monday's protests demanding that President Emmerson Mnangagwa resign.
President's church donation sparks Kenyan clashes

2 months ago | msn.com | Will Ross |Joseph Winter

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Kenya President Ruto's church donation sparks clashes

2 months ago | bbc.com | Will Ross |Joseph Winter

President's church donation sparks Kenyan clashesWill Ross & Joseph WinterGetty ImagesNearby roads were blocked by piles of burning rubbish and littered with rocksPolice in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse protesters who tried to occupy a church that was recently given a substantial donation by President William Ruto.
DR Congo offers $5m reward for arrest of AFC leader

2 months ago | bbc.com | Joseph Winter |Will Ross

DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leadersJoseph Winter & Will RossAFPCorneille Nangaa has addressed large rallies in cities captured by the M23The Democratic Republic of Congo government has offered a reward of $5m (£4m) for help arresting three leaders of a rebel group which has seized much of the east of the country this year. Corneille Nangaa, a former head of DR Congo's electoral commission, now leads the Congo River Alliance, which includes the M23 rebel group.
Vital drugs due in the country after year's delay

2 months ago | bbc.com | Will Ross |Makuochi Okafor

Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delayWill Ross in London & Makuochi Okafor in LagosReutersAwwal Musa has been able to get the drugs to treat her leprosy for the past yearPeople affected by leprosy in Nigeria should be able to get hold of vital drugs to treat the disease for the first time in a year from this weekend, the World Health Organization has said.