BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo — Albert Tumba says he was forced to leave Congo in 2010 for neighbouring Republic of Congo. Now, after a historic election in Congo, he believes his “long ordeal” may come to an end. The new president on Friday, during a visit to Republic of Congo’s capital, invited all political exiles to come home. “The long-awaited moment by more than 60,000 (Congo) refugees in Congo Brazzaville has finally arrived. Gaelle Makambo, 21, said she welcomes the outreach by Congo’s new president but is still hesitant.

Source: National Post February 09, 2019 11:37 UTC