Congo-Kinshasa: PM Tuluka Announces Long-Awaited New Government

The cabinet of Congo's first female prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, has finally been unveiled. Members include some close allies of President Felix Tshisekedi. Stakes are… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Questions Abound After Thwarted Coup

Amid a backdrop of political tension and protracted conflict in the country's east, the foiled coup attempt in the DRC raises more questions than it provides answers. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Army Says Coup Foiled

DRC armed forces say they have thwarted an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign fighters. A shootout was previously reported in the capital, Kinshasa. Read more »

Southern Africa: Can SADC Troops Defeat M23 Rebels?

Troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are struggling to restore peace and security to the restive… Read more »

Chad: Chad Presidential Election - Junta Chief Deby Declared Winner

His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty with victory in the presidential election. Read more »

Chad: Junta Chief Deby Declared Winner of Presidential Vote

His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty with victory in the presidential election. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Why Are Displaced People Still in Danger?

At least 15 people are now know to have died following the shelling of IDP camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rwanda has denied involvement in the attacks, while… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Condemns Attacks On DR Congo Camps for Displaced People

The State Deparment suggested Rwanda or the M23 rebel group were responsible for the deadly attacks in the North Kivu province. Read more »

Chad: Chad Election - Disillusionment High Among Voters

Chadians head to the polls on Monday to end three years of transition government. However, morale is low in the African country and hopes for true change and renewal are dim. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 'I Want to Give Peace a Chance' - Congo President Tshisekedi

President Felix Tshisekedi was in Germany to meet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He spoke with DW exclusively about the ongoing Congo-Rwanda standoff, his country's first female… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Explained - From Politics to Human Right to Migration

Rwanda's government says it is "pleased" about the UK's decision to pass a bill allowing to send irregular asylum seekers to the African country. But many, including the UN,… Read more »

Rwanda: UK Parliament Passes Rwanda Asylum Plan

The British upper house approved a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government has already chartered commercial jets that would be ready… Read more »

Rwanda: UK Government Plans Rwanda Migrant Flights As Lawmakers Vote

The British Parliament is once again voting on a plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the flights will go ahead "come what may." Read more »

Central African Republic: Over 50 Drown After Boat Capsizes in Mpoko River

The boat passengers were reportedly on their way to a funeral when the boat sank. Authorities said they were still looking for other people, with the total number of passengers… Read more »

Central African Republic: CAR Child Refugees Dream of a Better Future

More than a million people, including children, have fled their homes in the volatile Central Africa Republic to Cameroon. Not all have given up hope. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Village of Reconciliation and Unity

In the Rwandan village of Mbyo, Tutsi who survived the genocide now live together with rehabilitated Hutu perpetrators. But they tell DW it has been a difficult journey. Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Solider Deaths Underline Concerns Over Mission

The deaths of Tanzanian soldiers raise questions about the ability of the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) mission to defeat M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »

Central Africa: Rwanda Marks 30 Years Since 1994 Genocide of Tutsis

April 7 marks 30 years since the start of a genocide that would see nearly 1 million Tutsis and moderate Hutus murdered in Rwanda. Scars on survivors' bodies remind Rwandans of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda - From Colonialism to Genocide

The DW documentary "Reclaiming History -- Colonialism and the Genocide in Rwanda" traces the arc from German colonial rule to the genocide in Rwanda. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - PM Tuluka Eyes Peace in Volatile East

The Democratic Republic of Congo's first female prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, takes office amid intensifying fighting in eastern DRC. She's vowed to to steer the country… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Transparency Issues in Cobalt Mining

Child labor and collapsing tunnels in DR Congo's cobalt mines are bringing electric cars and other vehicles into disrepute. But the push for transparency along the country's cobalt… Read more »

Chad: Chad's Opposition Under Siege Before Elections

With only eight weeks before the election, security forces are clamping down on President Deby's political opponents. Read more »

Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda - Probe Underway Into Sexual Abuse Claims

Rwanda's Investigations Bureau says anyone implicated in sexual misconduct will be prosecuted. But the country has been fighting endemic sexual abuse against women for years. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Violence in Eastern Congo Stirs Resentment Against the West

Fighting in the Congo's North Kivu province has displaced thousands and stirred renewed protests. Many Congolese place the blame for violence on the United Nations and Western… Read more »

Chad: Chad Junta Leader Deby Itno to Run for President

The interim president has ruled the country since his father died fighting an insurgency in 2021. His main rival, Yaya Dillo, was killed in unclear circumstances earlier this week. Read more »