The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

Police were called to the scene as the lawmakers tussled with each other and damaged property.

Cycling's world governing body says it has no plans to move the 2025 Road World Championships away from Rwanda despite ongoing conflict in DR Congo.

The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.

Ghana's MPs destroyed parliamentary property, including tables, microphones, sound equipment, and other items.

Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.

Rwanda and South Africa are launching rival bids to bring F1 racing back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.