Africa Situation Reports

Rwanda: Foreign Minister Hints That Troops Could Deploy In Congo

Rwandan Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo suggested late Aug. 29 on Twitter that Rwandan troops could enter the Democratic Republic of the Congo, AP reported Aug. 30.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 10:20

South Africa: 90,000 Workers Strike

Approximately 90,000 members of the National Union of Mineworkers in South Africa declared an indefinite nationwide strike Aug. 26, a spokesman for the union said, Times Live reported.
Monday, August 26, 2013 - 08:37

Central African Republic: 10 Killed In Bangui Clashes

At least 10 people have been killed in clashes across Bangui between supporters of ousted former President Francois Bozize and new President Michel Djotodia, Reuters reported Aug. 21.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 - 14:43

Nigeria: Boko Haram Leader May Have Died, Army Says

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau may have died after suffering a gunshot wound during a June 30 clash with Nigerian troops, Nigerian army reports said, AFP reported Aug. 19.
Monday, August 19, 2013 - 12:23

Nigeria: 4 Kidnapped Thai Nationals Released

Four Thai nationals who were kidnapped a week ago have been released, police said Aug. 18, Reuters reported.
Sunday, August 18, 2013 - 07:18

Kenya: 4 Police Officers Killed In Alleged Al Shabaab Attack

Four Kenyan police officers were shot and killed in Garissa county, near the Somali border, when a police post was attacked by a group 40 heavily armed men suspected of belonging to Somali militant group al Shabaab, a senior regional government official said Aug. 17, Reuters reported.
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 08:29

Chad: Chinese Oil Firm's Operations Suspended Over Environmental Damage

Chad suspended all operations of China National Petroleum Corp. in the country, blaming the Chinese state-run firm for an oil spill in several places near a forest, Chadian Oil Minister Djerassem Le Bemadjiel said Aug. 14, BBC reported.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 22:12

Mali: Presidential Contender Concedes Election

Former Malian Finance Minister Soumaila Cisse conceded defeat Aug. 12 in the country's presidential election runoff and congratulated his opponent, former Prime Minister Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, on winning the vote, Reuters reported.
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 20:13

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