The African forest elephant has been added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, following the announcement Thursday that new genetic evidence means it will be treated as a distinct species separate from the African savanna elephant. The forest elephant, Loxodonta cyclotis, is now considered critically endangered because of the…
Authorities in the Republic of Congo say Denis Sassou N’guesso, the country’s longtime ruler, is set for victory in elections held Sunday. Henri Bouka, head of the country’s electoral commission, told local media the results in one district of Brazzaville reflected an overwhelming majority for the 77-year-old Sassou N’guesso, who…
VMK, the home-grown Republic of Congo tech start-up is the first African company to design and assemble mobile phones on the continent. The chief executive Verone Mankou announced on Thursday July 16, that they are aiming to assemble 4 million phones annually which is a massive increase in production. Mankou…