The U.N. refugee agency voiced concern at the "rapidly deteriorating" situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ...

A rampaging rebel group has claimed the capture of another mining town in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of ...

Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in ...

Lowland gorillas, with their gentle nature and towering presence, are among the most fascinating primates on Earth. These ...

Leaders from eastern and southern Africa have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in eastern Congo, where ...

New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons ...

One of the most heart-warming stories in Nigeria last week was that seven governors, only three of them from Nigeria, met in Maiduguri to push forward with concerted efforts to salvage the Lake Chad ...

One of the most heart-warming stories in Nigeria last week was that seven governors, only three of them from Nigeria, met in Maiduguri to push forward with concerted efforts to salvage the Lake Chad ...

Photographer and visual artist Sammy Baloji discusses his International Film Festival Rotterdam Tiger Competition entry, the importance of sound Pier Paolo Pasolini adaptation he is hoping to make.

M23 rebels escort government soldiers and police who surrendered to an undisclosed location in Goma, Democratic republic of the Congo. M23 rebels escort government soldiers and police who ...

Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed. Sign up here to have it delivered to your email. The rapid advance of a rebel group ...

DEFENCE IN DECLINE South Africa's poor showing in the Congo crisis has gone down badly at home. Photos that surfaced showing the heads of South Africa's army and air force playing golf during the ...