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DR Congo: Anger after rebel massacre in Ituri

Islamic State-linked rebels have killed at least 36 people in two days of attacks in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local and security sources said Thursday

Rivals vow to take down Ramaphosa after court clears impeachment probe

Julius Malema, the leader of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has called for Ramaphosa to immediately resign and for impeachment proceedings against him to begin

Burundi to hold presidential elections on May 3 next year

Burundi will hold presidential elections on May 3 next year, the electoral commission announced Friday, during a meeting boycotted by the opposition.

Chad sentences eight opposition leaders to prison and bans coalition

Chad jails eight opposition leaders for eight years as Supreme Court dissolves anti-Deby coalition

France moves to repair ties with Algeria as ambassador returns to Algiers

France is making a fresh effort to mend relations with Algeria, in what appears to be a significant diplomatic reset after months of tension.

EU climate monitor says sea temperatures could reach record high in May

Scientists fear the warming oceans could signal the arrival of a potentially devastating “super El Niño” later this year.

Zimbabwe to return 67 farms seized under Mugabe-era land reforms

Zimbabwe said it will return 67 foreign-owned commercial farms that were seized during the country’s controversial land reform programme under former president Robert Mugabe.

Rights group calls for investigation after death of Rwanda govt critic in custody

Aimable Karasira died on Wednesday from a drug overdose, according to Rwandan authorities. But Human Rights Watch called Karasira's death suspicious, saying Kigali bore the burden of proving he was not unlawfully killed

Middle East war increases threats faced by farmers in Sudan

Petrol prices have soared and fertiliser imports have been severely impacted, causing financial distress, reduced planting, and raises concerns about increased food shortages.