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Angola has secured a Chinese loan of $4.8 billion to finance a strategic oil refinery in Lobito, intertwining economic development with geopolitical dynamics in Central Africa.

James Sligo Jameson, heir to the Jameson whiskey fortune, allegedly paid cannibals to eat a 10-year-old girl during a rescue mission in Central Africa in 1887.

In a coordinated operation, Edo State police and security agencies arrested 113 suspected kidnappers in a crackdown across the Edo Central Senatorial District.

The Central African Republic marks a crucial phase in its peace process following landmark elections deemed extensive and significant by UN officials.

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency reported the killing of over 23 Al-Shabaab fighters during recent coordinated operations in central regions of Somalia.

Many African students, including those from the Central African Republic, have been forced to flee Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict and seek refuge in neighboring countries, ultimately trying to rebuild their lives in France.

New York City experienced its largest snowfall in over a decade, as nearly 60 centimeters of snow blanketed the area, prompting a travel ban and school closures.

Parfait Onanga-Anyanga has been appointed as the interim head of the UN Office for Central Africa, taking over from Abdou Abarry.

Somali elite commandos have successfully captured several territories from Al-Shabaab militants in a military operation in central Somalia.

A decade after the crisis, the youth in Baboua, Central African Republic, are uniting to combat insecurity and protect their community.

The article discusses a troubling increase in sexual violence in Baboua, Central African Republic, highlighting the social stigmas that prevent victims from speaking out and the support provided by local NGOs.

The Bouar hospital in the Central African Republic is undergoing a rebirth after years of significant challenges, aided by new medical equipment from the UNHCR.

A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria resulted in the deaths of 37 people and hospitalized 26 others.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, emphasizes that disciplined and transparent reforms are boosting confidence in Nigeria's financial system.

The transhumance season in the Central African Republic has reignited tensions between farmers and herders as they compete for dwindling resources.

The article focuses on the impact of Ramadan amidst humanitarian crises in regions like the Central African Republic, mentioning stories of hunger and displacement while highlighting efforts by organizations like WFP to support affected families.

Sterling Financial Holdings has confirmed the full recapitalization of its banking subsidiaries in accordance with new regulatory requirements from Nigeria's central bank.

Major commercial banks in Kenya have reduced their lending rates in response to the Central Bank's decision to lower the Central Bank Rate from 9.00% to 8.75%.

Gunmen attacked three villages in Nigeria's central region, resulting in the deaths of at least 46 people.

The cholera epidemic has reached the Makala prison in Kinshasa, DRC, leading to confirmed cases among inmates and initiated emergency measures by authorities.

A military vacuum in West and Central Africa, created by the withdrawal of French forces and limited Russian weapon supplies, has opened new markets for Chinese military trade.

The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia reported significant advancements in monetary integration during a meeting of ECOWAS central bank governors.

Rwandan lawmakers have approved a bill aimed at reforming the National Bank of Rwanda's operations to enhance its independence and align with international standards.

The President of the Liberia Bankers Association has urged the government to address the issue of rising non-performing loans that are hindering economic growth.

The community hospital in Bangui has received a new generator to mitigate the effects of recent power cuts that disrupted medical services.

In Guinea, the transfer of former aide-de-camp Toumba Diakité has led to significant unrest and security measures around the central prison in Conakry.

The Central Bank of Kenya has reduced its benchmark lending rate to stimulate credit to the private sector and support economic growth.

Heavy gunfire near Guinea's central prison in Conakry has triggered a major security response and public panic.

Heavy gunfire in Conakry, Guinea, near a central prison has led to a significant police presence and public panic.

Heavy automatic gunfire was reported near the central prison in Conakry, Guinea, with witnesses describing the scene during a chaotic morning.

Zimbabwe has emerged as a key supplier of lithium, critical for China's energy transition, as Beijing seeks to secure its supply chains amid growing dependence on imported raw materials.

A hospital in Bangui, Central African Republic, is experiencing severe disruptions in emergency operations due to ongoing electrical outages caused by issues at the Bouali power plant.

Nigeria has been removed from the EU's high-risk jurisdictions list for money laundering and terrorism financing, signaling improvements in its financial sector governance following Central Bank reforms.

The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is experiencing an unprecedented financial crisis that has led to the suspension of part of its activities to cut expenses.

The Sudanese Minister of Energy met with the Central Bank Governor to discuss energy projects and the bank's role in financing these initiatives.

An organization promoting economic integration among Central African nations has suspended its activities due to a financial crisis affecting tax revenue collection.

The body of a policeman involved in the investigation of a rebel leader's escape has been discovered, raising concerns over judicial transparency and police conduct.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa urged ZANU PF Central Committee members to combat corruption and enhance accountability at a party seminar in Gweru, emphasizing the importance of discipline and governance towards achieving Vision 2030.

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency, with international assistance, destroyed crucial Al-Shabaab facilities in a recent targeted operation in the Middle Juba region.

The testimony of Éric Nzabihimana, a survivor of the Tutsi genocide, was central to the trial of Franco-Rwandan Claude Muhayimana in Paris, who has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for complicity in terrorism and crimes against humanity.

The President of Nigeria has ordered military deployment in the central-western region following an attack that killed at least 162 people, blaming Boko Haram jihadists for the violence.

The French navy intercepted and seized over four tonnes of cocaine from a Central American vessel in the South Pacific, which was thought to be heading for South Africa.

France confiscated over 4 tons of cocaine from a ship believed to be traveling from Central America to South Africa, with the cargo destroyed at sea away from its economic zone.

The French Navy has seized 4.25 tons of cocaine from a vessel in the South Pacific, which was intercepted while allegedly heading to South Africa from Central America.

The French navy seized 4.25 tons of cocaine from a Central American vessel believed to be headed for South Africa in the South Pacific, and the cargo was destroyed at sea.

At least 162 people were killed in a recent attack by armed men in the village of Woro, central-west Nigeria, amid increased efforts to combat endemic insecurity supported by the United States.

Nigeria's fintech sector experienced a remarkable 70% growth in 2025, marking its rise as a prominent digital finance hub in Africa, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Kenya's central bank has declared the creation of cash bouquets illegal, citing concerns about currency defacement and potential prison sentences for offenders.

In Sudan, the Central Bank warns against using banking services offered by the FSR in areas they control, as the FSR's civilian administration in Darfur has announced the opening of a bank to compensate for the lack of financial institutions in territories under paramilitary control.

The investigation against former president François Bozizé regarding the Bossembélé case has concluded, raising questions about his potential extradition to the Central African Republic amid accusations of serious human rights violations alongside his aides.