A Conflict in Congo
Critical minerals factor into the fight.
Mapping HIV-linked infections unearths diagnosis 'blank spots' in Africa
A map of deadly infectious diseases known to attack the central nervous system (CNS) of people who are already suffering with HIV has unearthed diagnosis "blank spots" in Africa, according to research ...
The Africa Report1d
Which African countries are the mining leaders of tomorrow?
As the race for the minerals powering the energy transition intensifies and the price of gold rises, our unique ranking ...
News Medical1d
Map highlights diagnosis gaps for deadly CNS infections in HIV patients in Africa
A map of deadly infectious diseases known to attack the central nervous system (CNS) of people who are already suffering with ...
After a Wave of Coups, 3 African Nations Leave Decades-old Alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military ...
What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
Al Jazeera English1d
Rwanda-backed M23 strengthens its control over DRC’s Goma
Kenya has announced a virtual crisis summit, but Congolese state media says President Felix Tshisekedi will not attend.
3 coup-hit West African nations formally leave ECOWAS in an unprecedented disintegration
The three junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known ...
As it happened: Missiles fly over homes and bodies in streets in DR Congo city
Missiles are flying above civilians' homes as fighters fire heavy artillery in Goma's city centre, an International Committee ...
Yes Theory on MSN3d
50 Hours in African Country that Doesn't Exist on a Map
This African country isn’t on any map, but it’s full of surprises! For 50 hours, I explored its culture, people, and mysteries that defy convention. Discover what makes this place so unique and ...
Benjamin Netanyahu wants to end a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians. How will Donald Trump respond?
As Donald Trump reshapes America's relationship with Israel — from appointing right wing candidates as ambassadors to Israel and the UN and overturning sanctions on violent Jewish settlers — can the ...
The Economist3d
Rwanda’s reckless plan to redraw the map of Africa
Back in 2012, pressure on Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s president, by donor countries including America preceded a swift ouster from Goma of M23 by UN peacekeepers. That scenario seems less likely this time ...