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Ex-DR Congo Justice Minister Faces 10-Year Sentence Over $20M Prison Scandal

Former Democratic Republic of Congo Justice Minister Constant Mutamba could spend the next decade behind bars if convicted of embezzling nearly $20 million meant for a new prison in Kisangani.…

Africa News Now August 15, 2025

ANN West Africa

ECOWAS Delegation Urges Unity to End Liberia’s House of Representatives Crisis

An ECOWAS delegation, led by Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has called for unity and respect for the rule of law in resolving Liberia’s ongoing House of Representatives dispute. The mission engaged…

Africa News Now March 28, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa Appoints New Army Chief Amid Growing Calls for Resignation

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Major General Emmanuel Matatu as the new commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, replacing Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe, who was abruptly retired and reassigned…

Africa News Now March 28, 2025