Shooting at a Central African Republic gold mine run by Russia's Wagner leaves 11 dead

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — A shooting at a mine controlled by the Russia-linked Wagner mercenary group in the Central African Republic killed at least 11 people, residents and aid workers said Friday. The victims were killed Wednesday night at …

Shooting at a Central African Republic gold mine run by Russia’s Wagner leaves 11 dead

African Union Welcomes DRC-M23 Peace Declaration

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has hailed the signing of a declaration of principles between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the M23 rebel group as a critical breakthrough for regional stability. The …

Chester Zoo welcomes rare African ‘unicorn’ calf

Wrexham.com > News Posted: Sat 19th Jul 2025 The birth of a rare okapi calf, one of Africa’s most elusive mammals, has been captured on hidden CCTV cameras at Chester Zoo. The calf was born in the early hours of 6 May to mum Ada and dad Stomp, following …

Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebel group sign declaration of principles in Qatar to end fighting

Thousands of people were killed in the M23 offensive earlier this year which saw the rebels capture the key provincial capitals of Goma and Bukavu. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed on Saturday ( …

2024 CHAN Preps: Guinea line-up Burkina Faso, Central African Republic friendlies

Guinea have lined up two high-profile friendly matches against Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic (CAR) as part of their final preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The Syli Local are scheduled to face fellow …

Birth of rare African 'unicorn’ okapi caught on camera at Chester Zoo

A baby 'African Unicorn' was born at Chester Zoo and CCTV footage has now been released so people across the country can see the special moment. A family of Okapi, nicknamed African Unicorn due to their elusive nature, live at Chester Zoo, and a …

'Magical' moment endangered 'African unicorn' is born at Chester Zoo

The footage, recorded at Chester Zoo, shows the calf making its entrance into the world before taking its first unsteady steps. Born to mother Ada and father Stomp in the early hours of May 6, the male calf has been named Miloli, meaning "joy" in …

Birth of rare African animal caught on camera at zoo

By Ed Chatterton The birth of one of Africa’s rarest animals has been caught on CCTV at a UK zoo - in a moment only a few people in the world have ever witnessed until now. The endangered okapi - also known as a forest giraffe or African unicorn - is said …

AU welcomes dissolution of two C.African armed groups

The African Union welcomed on Friday the dissolution of two of the most powerful armed groups in the Central African Republic, urging other combatants to also lay down their arms. The country is among the poorest in the world and has endured a succession …