Amnesty International on Tuesday accused militants in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo linked to the Islamic State (IS) group of "rampant" war crimes and crimes against humanity.
A South African police captain is being praised for “extraordinary bravery” after he was lowered into a crocodile‑infested river to help recover human remains during a high‑risk operation on Sunday.
READ MOREZambia's government has said that talks on a US health funding deal stalled due to contentious terms linked to proposed critical minerals deals and data sharing concerns.
Passengers have been isolating in their cabins as health officials coordinate next steps. Emergency evacuations are being arranged for critically ill individuals, while the ship is expected to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands once conditions allow.
Cape Verde says it's getting ready to offer further medical assistance to the Dutch cruise ship moored off its coast as it battles a suspected outbreak of hantavirus. The Canary Islands on Wednesday rejected a Spanish proposal to allow the boat to dock there, citing public health concerns.
The announcement comes as the country's energy sector faces serious challenges, including frequent power outages.
Mali is under growing pressure as coordinated attacks target major cities, use covert infiltration, and bring together rival armed groups, according to political analyst Josiasse Assemon.
The announcement comes as the country's energy sector faces serious challenges, including frequent power outages.
READ MORETunisian authorities have temporarily banned the local branch of prominent international NGO Avocats Sans Frontieres, the branch said on Tuesday, days after another leading group was targeted by a similar measure.
Burkina Faso's military rulers ordered on Tuesday the dissolution of around 200 associations, the latest clampdown on civic groups in the west African country.
Political parties and analysts in Ethiopia are now deeming it illegal for the leader of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to serve as the head of the local parliament.
In DRC, local initiatives are turning to biogas to address the challenges of access to household energy. According to its promoters, this alternative helps reduce expenses related to charcoal, cope with power outages, and limit the effects of household pollution.
In the Central African Republic's Haute-Kotto prefecture, the NGO Esperance supporting former child soldiers by providing them with vocational training.
Despite concerns, some pilgrims say the reality on the ground is reassuring, pointing to a welcoming atmosphere and strong security presence.
As amputee football continues to grow in Rwanda, it is creating a powerful space for healing, inclusion and self-acceptance — one match at a time.
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