Congo-Brazzaville: Police in DR Congo Disperse Tshisekedi Supporters

RNW Africa (Hilversum)-Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo sealed off the Kinshasa residence of self-appointed "president-elect" Etienne Tshisekedi on Thursday and dispersed his supporters with tear gas.

PA Resources AB: Invitation to presentation of Year-End Results 15 February

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Pöyry helping the Zanaga Iron Ore Mine in Congo achieve sustainable development

PÖYRY PLC          Press release 3 February 2012Pöyry`s Water & Environment business group has been awarded a project by MPD Congo, a subsidiary of Xstrata, to help prepare the Social & Environmental Impact ...

PA Resources' Production Report for January 2012

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Congo invites Indian companies to invest in timber

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Home to one of Africa's largest forest expanses, the Republic of Congo wants Indian companies to invest in the timber industry, the second biggest money-spinner after oil in the central African country, says its Forestry and Environment Minister Henri Djombo.

Filmmaker's view: Fighting polio

Sorious Samura, the maker of 'The one per cent solution', reveals the issues behind his film.

Afren PLC - Exploration drilling commences offshore Ghana

 Afren plc (AFR LN) Exploration drilling commences offshore Ghana London, 6 February 2012 - Afren plc ("Afren" or the "Company") announces that operator Eni Ghana exploration and production ...

Fear of military subversion in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Former military leaders and a failed presidential candidate all pose threats to unity of Democratic Republic of Congo military, says guest blogger Fidel Bafilemba.

Afren explores new oil and gas frontiers

Osman Shahenshah is full of surprises. After all, not many chief executives believe they directly owe their existence to President John F Kennedy.

Africa: Taxing International Inbound Calls

[Balancing Act] London - Many African regulators' have introduced a tax on international inbound calls. It started with Côte d'Ivoire and then spread like a plague to Gabon, Ghana and Senegal, to name but a few. The latest country wanting to join the fold is Liberia and operators are seeking to persuade the regulator LTA not to go ahead.