Goma’s cultural scene struggles amid ongoing conflict

Goma’s once vibrant music scene muted since M23 takeover   –   Copyright © africanews Justin Kabumba Last updated: 29/03 – 14:36 Goma Inside the Goma Cultural Center, pianos and electronic keyboards lie under protective covers. Dozens of guitars, once used to teach Goma’s youth, hang silently on the wall. Usually serving as a gathering place for […] More

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Guinea pardons former ruler Moussa Dadis Camara amid controversy

Moussa Dadis Camara   –   Copyright © africanews Jerome Delay/AP2009 Last updated: 29/03 – 13:16 Guinea In a controversial decision, Guinea’s ruling junta leader, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has granted a presidential pardon to former military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara. Camara, convicted of crimes against humanity for his role in the 2009 massacre in Conakry, was pardoned […] More

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