Paris, France — In a dramatic turn of events, Antoinette Sassou-Nguesso, the First Lady of the Republic of Congo, has fled France following a summons issued in late February 2025 in connection with the ongoing ‘ill-gotten gains’ investigation, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. This legal case, which has been closely followed by …
By Laurent / February 4, 2025 On January 30, 2019, during a raid on the headquarters of the Congolese Labor Party (PCT), Mr. Pierre Ngolo, the PCT’s Secretary General and a prominent figure in the regime, announced plans to commemorate the 40th anniversary of President Denis Sassou Nguesso’s tenure in power with grand celebrations. The …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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