Congo
Denis Sassou-Nguesso finally appoints his new national ombudsman

Congo
Denis Sassou-Nguesso makes his big return to UN General Assembly

The Congolese head of state is expected in New York, where he will attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly, a forum he has avoided in recent years.

Congo
Brazzaville acquires new Chinese and Nigerian armoured vehicles

Congo has entrusted Norinco and SecPro Africa with the equipping of its land armed forces and its Republican Guard.

Congo
Denis Sassou-Nguesso puts travel restrictions on his ministers

Missions abroad must now be approved by the Congolese presidency, which is anxious to avoid abuses. At the same time, the Presidency is pushing ahead with issues it considers to be priorities, such as the campaign of Brazzaville's candidate for UNESCO.

Congo
Congolese bar battling competition from international business firms

Congolese lawyers have marshalled their forces against the establishment of the Moroccan business firm Bennani & Associés, expressing concern about the violation of national legislation in this area.

Congo
Authorities circle in on Fecofoot president with court summons

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas has been indicted for money laundering, forgery, and use of forgery.

Congo
Sassou-Nguesso secures new lawyer for 'ill-gotten gains' case

The president has hired a new specialist in international law to lead the defence in the proceedings initiated by the financial division of the Paris Judicial Court.

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Félix Tshisekedi, Joseph Kabila, Paul Biya, Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Intrigues big and small... Every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

DRCNeutralising Kabila's networks in South Africa

CameroonTwo of Paul Biya's collaborators bicker it out over protocol

CongoPublishing house Ipanema organises gala for Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Congo
Valere Eteka Yemet, the new CNDH boss

Taken to task over the human rights situation in his country, Denis Sassou Nguesso has revived the Commission nationale des [...]