A horrific new wave of violence by M23 rebels in the DRC has seen a woman tied to trees and gang-raped, while dozens of women and children were slaughtered in a brutal massacre, UN reports confirm.
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A damning Human Rights Watch report details a surge in brutal violence in eastern DR Congo, implicating Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in massacres, rape, and mass displacement, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.
A British adventurer captured spine-chilling footage of an elusive venomous snake in the Congo, sparking fascination and fear among wildlife experts.
Brentford have reportedly agreed a £42 million deal for DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa, who has already undergone a medical. Newcastle United remain interested, setting the stage for a potential bidding war.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raises alarm over worsening violence in DR Congo, calling for urgent international action to prevent further humanitarian crisis.
Germany has officially returned 20 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking a pivotal moment in the global restitution of colonial-era looted art. The artefacts, stolen during the 1897 British raid, are now back in their homeland after over a century.
American singer Ciara has been awarded honorary citizenship by Benin in a symbolic move as the nation seeks reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Global superstar Ciara travels to Benin to advocate for new laws supporting descendants of enslaved Africans, highlighting cultural reconnection and justice.
Belgium marks the 100th birthday of Congo's slain leader Patrice Lumumba with an exhibition and renewed calls for justice.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked outrage by auctioning off vast tracts of pristine forest, including critical gorilla habitats, for oil and gas exploration.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sparked outrage by auctioning off vast tracts of pristine forest, including critical gorilla habitats, for oil and gas exploration.
A cargo ship transporting luxury vehicles from Germany to Benin has mysteriously disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean, sparking an urgent international search effort.
A brutal attack by Islamic State-affiliated militants on a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in multiple casualties, raising fears of escalating violence in the region.
Bristol Zoo collaborates with international conservationists to protect the endangered okapi, a unique relative of the giraffe, amid threats from poaching and habitat loss in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwanda has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of supporting armed groups, heightening regional tensions. The allegations come amid ongoing conflict in eastern Congo.