Africa

DRC Conflict: Government and M23 rebels to hold first direct talks on April 9

Both sides have agreed not to publicly discuss the substance of the talks, sources say.

Police arrest dozens in Zimbabwe amid protests

Zimbabwean police accuse those arrested of promoting violence in connection with pockets of protests

President Tshisekedi urges world to recognise killings in DRC as 'genocide'

Tshisekedi reiterated the government's commitment to achieving this recognition "despite d

South Sudan crisis: African Union chief Mahmoud sends mediation team

Tensions have been brewing in South Sudan in recent weeks sparking fears of a full-blown war as disp

Nigeria Lassa fever outbreak kills at least 118

The latest cases include more than 20 health workers in several states.

Africa’s greatest health challenges won’t be solved without female scientists

Women of childbearing age are often excluded from clinical trials, leaving them without access to so