The Rumble in the jungle 50 years on: DR Congo remembers the fight of the century

October 30, 1974, is a legendary date in Congolese history. On that day, Muhammad Ali faced off against George Foreman in a world heavyweight championship boxing match in Kinshasa. Fifty years on, young boxers continue to draw inspiration from the event. Meanwhile, Eugene Rwamucyo gets a 27-year jail sentence. The former Rwandan doctor was found guilty of complicity in the 1994 genocide. Finally, diamond-rich Botswana voted in general elections this Wednesday, with the ruling party vying to extend its 58 years in power. 

Oct 30, 2024 - 18:00
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The Rumble in the jungle 50 years on: DR Congo remembers the fight of the century
October 30, 1974, is a legendary date in Congolese history. On that day, Muhammad Ali faced off against George Foreman in a world heavyweight championship boxing match in Kinshasa. Fifty years on, young boxers continue to draw inspiration from the event. Meanwhile, Eugene Rwamucyo gets a 27-year jail sentence. The former Rwandan doctor was found guilty of complicity in the 1994 genocide. Finally, diamond-rich Botswana voted in general elections this Wednesday, with the ruling party vying to extend its 58 years in power. 

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