11:18 Business Africa Africa accelerates towards energy and economic sovereignty with DRC mining growth {Business Africa} Africa’s energy and economic landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, led by major developments across mining, mobility, and regional ...
Democratic Republic Of Congo DR Congo: Kabila's party says resuming work in defiance of ban Kinshasa has accused Kabila, in self-imposed exile since 2023, of supporting an armed rebellion in the country's east
Democratic Republic Of Congo In Congo, supporters of Cardinal Ambongo hope he will become pope As the papal conclave enters its second day, catholic faithful in DR Congo are cheering for Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, the archibishop of Kinshasa
Denis Mukwege Dr. Mukwege denounces use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in DRC Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege denounced on Wednesday the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in the conflict in the Democratic ...
Democratic Republic of Congo Cobalt Institute predicts demand increase of over 10 per cent in 2025 It says the increase in demand is being driven by a significant global growth in electric vehicles sales.
Pope Is an African pope a priority for the upcoming conclave? Catholics represent about 20% of the population in Africa, giving the continent an advantage over regions with fewer numbers
Democratic Republic Of Congo Congo-Rwanda Peace Talks: Draft Proposal Submitted Congo and Rwanda have submitted a draft peace proposal as part of a U.S.-led initiative aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo
SADC Summit SADC mission troops to complete withdrawal from DRC by end of May South African troops participating under the umbrella of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
Democratic Republic Of Congo DRC: M23 rebels seize strategic town despite peace talks The army has confirmed that the militant group and its allies captured the town of Lunyasenge on Sunday.
Vatican Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu celebrates mass ahead of papal conclave The 65-year-old archbishop of Kinshasa is a leading Catholic voice in Africa.
01:34 Gabon Nguema takes power in Gabon In Gabon, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has officially taken office as president, following a landslide victory in the April 12 election
02:00 Sport Capoeira transforms lives in Nairobi’s Kibera In the heart of Kibera, one of Africa’s largest informal settlements, a centuries-old Afro-Brazilian martial art is transforming lives
Morocco Kehinde Wiley Redefines African Leadership in ‘A Maze of Power’ American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits of African leaders in Morocco earlier this month, building on his now ...
11:14 Business Africa Power Play or Partnership? America’s Strategy in Africa [Business Africa] This week, our guest, historian Amzat Boukari-Yabara, revisits the intensifying American influence in Africa, spanning energy and mining projects. ...
Félix Tshisekedi DR Congo, Rwanda reach preliminary agreement after Doha talks The two countries were expected to submit a draft agreement to end the war in Congo's east Friday. The draft deal would cover issues such as ...
01:06 Democratic Republic Of Congo DR Congo seeks to lift former president Kabila’s immunity over alleged war crimes Justice Minister Constant Mutamba announced that the Congolese military prosecutor has submitted a formal request to the Senate to lift Kabila’s ...
Central African Republic African governments and armed groups: Paths to peace amid turmoil Over the past three months, MONUSCO has provided continuous protection to the disarmed personnel in accordance with UN regulations. The safe ...
Egypt Egypt and Angola strengthen bilateral ties during Cairo meeting The two leaders also discussed key African and international issues including water scarcity, climate change, and the wars in Sudan and Gaza.
Ivory Coast Catholic faithful in Ivory Coast hold mass in memory of Pope Francis As cardinals gather in Rome to elect a new pope, some here hope the new church leader will be an African.
Democratic Republic Of Congo Red Cross escorts hundreds of stranded Congolese soldiers from rebel-controlled city to capital “We were disarmed because we had no choice, but we hope to reach Kinshasa,”
SADC Summit SADC begins withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from DR Congo The Southern African Development Community (SADC) began on Tuesday the withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the eastern regions of the ...
Democratic Republic Of Congo DRC: Belgian Foreign Minister meets Tshisekedi During his last visit to Kinshasa, the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs discussed the conflict in the eastern Democratic ...
Amnesty International Human rights in crisis: Amnesty sounds alarm over global decline Amnesty International has warned of the deteriorating global human rights crisis as the ‘Trump effect’ accelerates destructive trends.
Democratic Republic Of Congo In the DRC, Virunga National Park marks 100 years of conservation and struggle Virunga National Park faces illegal exploitation and attacks by armed groups.
02:11 Democratic Republic Of Congo DRC: Huge rally for peace in Butembo The march organized by civil society groups came as Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu marked three months under rebel rule
USA U.S. Secretary Rubio oversees Congo-Rwanda deal to ease mineral conflict Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday oversaw the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that would ease U.S. ...
nature Bonobos in Congo form girl groups to fend off male aggression, study says Female bonobos find strength in numbers, teaming up to fend off males in the wild, a new study finds.
Business Africa Equatorial Guinea secures investment-grade rating — But for how long {Business Africa} Africa’s Economic Shifts: Credit Ratings, Cassava Pizzas, and Cashew Value Chains From credit upgrades to culinary innovation and strategic ...
Democratic Republic Of Congo M23 and Congolese government agree to halt fighting, work towards peace The M23-led rebel alliance and the Congolese authorities have agreed to work towards peace and halt fighting in eastern DRC, according to a statement ...
M23 Paris concert shines light on Congo's 'silent' war Over 20,000 people gathered at the Accor Arena for Solidarité Congo, a charity concert supporting children affected by war in eastern Democratic ...