West Africa: Floods Devastate West and Central Africa

Unprecendented flooding in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Chad, Mali, Ghana and Liberia has triggered humanitarian crises. An estimated four million people — most of them children… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Sentences 3 Americans to Death Over Alleged Coup Plot

Six foreign nationals in total were among those sentenced to death over an alleged coup plot back in May. Their lawyer said they plan to appeal the ruling. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Conflict - Why Is the Ceasefire Not Holding?

Fighting is raging in eastern Congo despite the government signing a ceasefire agreement with the M23 rebels. Civilians are trapped in a violent spiral involving M23 rebels, SADC… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Dam Burst - 'The Area is Unrecognizable'

Heavy rains and floods caused the Arbaat Dam near Port Sudan to burst, affecting about 50,000 people. Authorities say the death toll is likely to rise. Read more »

Africa: Germany to Give Africa 100,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccine

Berlin has said it will donate almost all of its reserve of mpox vaccines to the DRC and other African nations. The WHO says the spread of the disease "can be stopped." Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: The Urgent Fight Against Mpox in Congo's Refugee Camps

The mpox outbreak is sweeping across sub-Saharan Africa, hitting especially the most vulnerable in DR Congo's refugee camps. NGOs and the government are rushing to contain it amid… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Opposition Members Face 'Terrorism' Charges

Thirty-six members of Ugandan opposition party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) will appear in court on Monday to face terrorism charges. Rights groups claim the case is… Read more »

Angola: Angola - Where Is Isabel Dos Santos' Money?

Four Angolan NGOs are calling on the country's judiciary to explain why the assets of the billionaire daughter of Angola's ex-president, which have been frozen in Portugal, have… Read more »

Botswana: President Masisi First to Hold World's Second-Largest Diamond

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi was quick to view and pose with the vast gemstone. Diamonds are a key export for the country, although the company that unearthed the diamond… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Ponders Lessons From Deadly Garbage Landslide

A disaster at the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala unfolded following heavy rains that triggered a massive garbage landslide. The tragedy has highlighted the urgent need for better… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Cease-Fire Violations Deepen Humanitarian Crisis

Peace remains elusive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where fighting still rages. A cease-fire deal between the government and M23 rebels has not been fully… Read more »

Libya: Libya Central Bank Halts Operations Over Employee Abduction

The Central Bank of Libya said that its head of information technology was kidnapped by an unidentified group and that other executives had been threatened. It comes a week after… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Mpox Outbreak Sparks Fear Amid Low Awareness

The Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now become a global public health emergency. Residents of the North Kivu province, where the outbreak is severe, are… Read more »

Uganda: Who Are the LRA Rebels?

Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army, has been convicted for his role in brutal crimes committed between 1992 and 2005. DW explores the decline of the… Read more »

Tanzania: Has Tanzania's Protest Crackdown Dented Democratic Gains?

When President Samia Suluhu Hassan took office, her easing of opposition restrictions was praised. But a recent protest crackdown shows that progress on political freedom under her… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Destroys Illegal Refineries, Seizes Crude Oil

The Nigerian Army is launching raids to crack down on illicit refineries as the oil-rich African nation struggles to curb oil theft and sabotage. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Truce Talks Start in Switzerland Without Sudanese Army

Participants in the US-led talks are focusing on humanitarian issues in the brutal Sudan conflict. But one important party to the war has not shown up for the Switzerland summit. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda - Landmark Conviction of LRA Fighter

Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army, has been convicted for his role in brutal crimes committed between 1992 and 2005. But the LRA's leaders remain at… Read more »

Africa: Mpox Outbreak Declared a Public Health Emergency in Africa

The viral disease has swept through a number of African countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo. The US said it had provided $17 million of extra assistance to… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Opposition Leaders Released After Mass Arrests

Hundreds of leaders and supporters of the Chadema party had been arrested ahead of a planned youth day rally. Dissidents voiced concerns about a return to the repressive policies… Read more »

Uganda: Ex-LRA Commander Convicted in War Crimes Trial

It is the first time a high-profile soldier from the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has been tried for war crimes in a Ugandan court. Thomas Kwoyelo was convicted on 44 counts,… Read more »

Zambia: Zambia to Reopen Border With DRC After Trade Dispute

Zambia briefly closed its border to the Democratic Republic of the Congo over a trade dispute. The decision to shut its border threatened Congo's ability to export its minerals. Read more »

Africa: How Prepared Is Africa to Host an Olympics?

Africa boasts a vibrant sports heritage and a history of Olympic involvement, yet it has never hosted the Games. How feasible is an African bid to host the Olympics? Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Kagame Sworn in for 4th Presidential Term

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been inaugurated for another five years after winning a July poll with over 99% of votes. He has ruled the country with an iron fist since after… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Landfill Collapse Leaves Several Dead

Heavy rainfall triggered the collapse of the landfill in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Rescue operations are ongoing as the search for more victims is underway. Read more »