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The Yellow Fever Outbreak in Angola Is Bad But Not an International Health Emergency, Yet
The first case of yellow fever turned up in December in Angola's Luanda province, the country's most populous province and home to the capital city of the same name. The virus has since killed nearly 300 people.
One of Sub-Saharan Africa's Busiest Cities Came to a Halt in Protest Against the President
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was paralyzed by a strike urging president Joseph Kabila to end his rule after 15 years in power.
Congo Constitutional Referendum Could Allow the President to Extend His 32-Year Reign
The October 25 referendum opens the door to President Denis Sassou Nguesso serving a third term in office, and has sparked opposition protests in the country.
Peaceful DR Congo Protest Turns Into Riot After Men Attack With Batons and Planks
An opposition protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo's president descended into chaos when unidentified armed men attacked.
Bloody Protests Force Lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Change Controversial Election Plan
A proposed law would have delayed the country's upcoming presidential election pending a nationwide census, but deadly protests prompted a change of plans.
Police Fire Tear Gas at Students Protesting DRC President Joseph Kabila's Electoral Reform Bill
Violence continues in Kinshasa as civilians protest a controversial bill that would delay an election until a national census and extend President Joseph Kabila's term.
Police Accused of 80 Gang Murders and Disappearances During Violent Crime Crackdown in DRC
Human rights advocates claim DRC authorities caused the deaths and disappearances of more than 80 suspected gang members during Operation Likofi in Kinshasa.
Rich Kenyans Are Injecting Themselves with Black Market Creams to Become White
The popularity of skin-bleaching injections has rocketed over the last 18 months. The trade in black market creams and injections is completely unregulated. There is no way of knowing just how dangerous they are.