July 30, 2015

Congolese opposition leader released from prison

Congolese opposition leader Jean-Bertrand Ewanga, who was sentenced to a year in prison for insulting President Joseph Kabila was released Thursday afternoon, according to his party. “He is free and is already
9 years ago

Africa gets $830m infrastructure fund

The new infrastructure investment platform in Africa, Africa50, backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), has raised 830 million dollars for infrastructure investment on the continent. A communiqué issued on Thursday at
9 years ago

Wife seeks divorce over alleged forced marriage

A housewife, Jecinta Eyisi, 28, on Thursday pleaded with an Ojo Customary Court to dissolve her 11-year-old marriage to her husband, Ebele, because her mother compelled her into the marriage. Jecinta told
9 years ago
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