The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.

Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.

Ghana appoint Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Winfried Schafer as director of football and technical advisor for the Black Stars.

Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way.

DR Congo's leader says the country "will not let itself be humiliated" after rebels seized the city of Goma.

The State Department says the freeze was the only way to evaluate aid programs and defended the pause.

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?

The investigation comes after Italian authorities freed a Libyan national wanted by the ICC.

The 24-year-old was flown to the US accused of child exploitation, which he denies.

At least 17 people have reportedly been killed and close to 400 wounded.

Why there is growing scepticism in Kenya over a plan to vaccinate the national herd.

The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is made in Morocco where defending champions Ivory Coast will be in the same group as Cameroon

Footage shows people believed to be escaped prisoners on the streets of Goma, as M23 rebels enter the Congolese city.

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M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's vibrant music scene.