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Congo-Brazzaville: Looking back on February 5, 1979, a coup d’état and a historical imposture

By Laurent / February 4, 2025 On January 30, 2019, on the sidelines of a raid on the headquarters of the PCT “deputy” Mr. Ferréol Gassackys, the Secretary General of PCT (The Congolese Labor Party) Mr. Pierre Ngolo, second personality of the regime, announced the celebration with fanfare of the 40 years of exercise of …

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Protesters Loot Ugandan Embassy in Kinshasa

Kinshasa, DRC—January 28, 2025— In a surge of unrest, protesters in Kinshasa looted the Ugandan Embassy on Tuesday, alongside several other foreign diplomatic missions. The demonstrations are fueled by anger over Uganda’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, heightening concerns over the safety of diplomats amid the escalating violence.

Protesters Attack Residence of Congo-Brazzaville’s Ambassador in Kinshasa Amid Rising Tensions

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo—January 28, 2025— Amid escalating violence and protests in Kinshasa, the residence of the Ambassador of Congo-Brazzaville was targeted and looted by angry demonstrators on Tuesday. The protestors, enraged by the ongoing conflict and regional tensions, stormed the embassy grounds, causing significant damage. This attack is part of a broader wave …

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DRC: Residents continue to flee Goma, embassies attacked, private residences of top diplomats looted by protesters in Kinshasa

Embassies Attacked in Kinshasa as Fighting Intensifies in Goma Amid M23 Assault Kinshasa and Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – January 28, 2025 – Intense violence continues to grip the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting escalates in both Goma and Kinshasa. In Goma, the eastern city under siege by the M23 rebel group and …

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Sassou Nguesso Hints at Constitutional Changes, Raising Fears of a Bid to Cement His Rule

The Dictator Sassou Nguesso is Hinting at Yet Another Constitutional Change Denis Sassou Nguesso, the long-standing president of the Republic of Congo, is once again signaling potential changes to the country’s constitution. While the proposed adjustments may appear logical on the surface, it is widely speculated that these moves are simply a guise for introducing …

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La justice comme outil : comment le système judiciaire du Congo-Brazzaville protège les violations des droits humains commises par le régime de Nguesso

Le système judiciaire du Congo-Brazzaville : un outil pour les puissants, une arme contre les vulnérables En 2024, le système judiciaire du Congo-Brazzaville a consolidé son rôle à la fois de bouclier pour les puissants et d’arme contre les vulnérables. Sous l’œil vigilant d’Oko Ngakala, le procureur du régime de Nguesso, l’État de droit a …

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Rule of law or rule of power? How the nguesso regime manipulates justice to hide human rights abuses

From setting rapists free to covering up crimes to setting up and incarcerating victims of abuse, Congo-Brazzaville’s 2024 has been marked by judicial manipulations under the supervision of Oko Ngakala, the Nguesso-backed dubious prosecutor. Congolese people have suffered injustices and the most abject human rights violations with impunity. Congo-Brazzaville’s Justice System: A Tool for the …

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Alleged Abduction of 22-Year-Old Ngangoue Ransny Sparks Reactions in Brazzaville

In Brazzaville, a troubling case has emerged involving 22-year-old Ngangoue Ransny, who was reportedly kidnapped on October 16 by Colonel Gauthier Lebela, a member of the Paracommando Group (GPC). Photos of Ransny circulated online, accompanied by a plea from his family for public assistance in locating him. The incident has prompted widespread concern, with folks …

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Scandal in Equatorial Guinea Involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, Top Official

Equatorial Guinea is reeling from a scandal involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a senior official accused of exploiting government surveillance technology to secretly record private encounters. Allegedly, hundreds of these intimate recordings were made without consent, raising concerns over privacy abuses and potential health risks. Authorities are now investigating possible disease transmission linked to these interactions. …

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Noungou Espoir Alpha Dies in Kibeliba Police Custody; Family Alleges Police Assault During Inquiry

Brazzaville, Republic of Congo – Noungou Espoir Alpha, a young man accused of stealing sunglasses, tragically died while in custody at the Kibeliba police station after 11 days of detention. The circumstances surrounding his death have sparked outrage and demands for justice in the local community. However, the climate of terror that the Congolese regime …

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