In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.

Authorities say the plane carrying oil workers crashed three minutes after take-off.

The announcement comes as M23 rebels tightened their control over Goma city, seizing its airport.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence in 2021 following the jailing of her father.

Where are rebels causing havoc in eastern DR Congo getting their funding?