The visit comes amid calls for European powers to pay reparations for what the African Union described as "crimes against humanity" they committed during slave trade and colonialism.
The blasts on Monday evening occurred at the entrance of a local university and on two local markets.
Washington seeks progress on stalled peace process amid M23 advances
2,200 soldiers sent to fight gangs and illegal mining over the next year
Kenya secures agreement to protect citizens amid ongoing conflict
Nigerian forces stop overnight assault; no civilians hurt
First formal state visit in nearly 40 years strengthens trade, defence, and diaspora ties
MIIF collects GH₵5.43 billion, driven by gold and manganese
Congolese side takes a 2–1 advantage into the second leg after a dramatic quarter-final first leg played under heavy rain in Lubumbashi.
Pretoria evaluates Israel’s legal response as proceedings continue at the International Court of Justice over alleged violations of the Genocide Convention.
President Randrianirina turns to reform figure to lead government after cabinet dismissal.
Kenya's foreign minister took off for a visit to Moscow on Sunday in a bid to put a stop to the recruitment of Kenyans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Gunmen killed 20 people and stole cattle from a village in central Nigeria in a "bandit" attack, a local development organisation said on Saturday.
Government adopts strict fiscal reforms after $7 billion hidden debt crisis disrupts IMF support.
Intelligence agency says senior leaders and financial operatives were among those killed in coordinated raids.
Authorities warn of further flooding as rescue teams continue operations across affected regions.
Air freight disruptions cut shipments to less than 5% of normal Ramadan demand.
Opposition leader Bobi Wine confirms he left Uganda, but did not reveal where he went, after going into hiding following a tense election.
Ship-tracking data from Kpler showed the oil tanker will discharge fuel loaded at Tanzania's Tanga Port on March 21.
Washington intervenes at the International Court of Justice, rejecting South Africa’s genocide allegations over the Gaza war.
Opposition demands investigation while government says the arrangement saves public money
Government blames paramilitary RSF after attack kills schoolgirls and civilians.
Seventy years after it began, the Safari Rally terrain does not care who you are. The rocks do not move for champions. Only the toughest survive.
The operations were part of a rare move by the government to deploy soldiers in some of the country's most crime-ridden areas.
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