US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting | News
Rwanda is facing international backlash for backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.The US Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on…
UN warns M23 advances threaten regional conflict in eastern DRC | Human Rights News
The M23 armed group is advancing on strategic zones in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after taking two key cities, the United…
Mali filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, ‘father of African cinema’, dies at age 84 | Cinema News
Trailblazer of African cinema was the winner of the jury’s prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival for his film, Yeelen.Mali’s highly acclaimed director Souleymane…
Offensive Agricole: Burkina Faso | Africa’s New Directions | Agriculture
Burkina Faso has started an agricultural development strategy to achieve food sovereignty by 2025.Between climate change, rising prices and security threats, Burkina Faso has an…
Can new Africa Energy Bank power a continent while protecting the planet? | Oil and Gas News
A group of African countries is set to launch a bank to fund oil and gas projects amid growing reluctance by Western institutions to further…
UN human rights chief accuses M23 rebels of ‘summary executions’ in DRC | Conflict News
Volker Turk says his office has ‘confirmed’ cases of rebels killing and recruiting children in eastern DRC.UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on…
UN calls for calm as violence flares in South Sudan | News
Fighting reportedly broke out in Nasir in Upper Nile state on February 14 and 15, the UN mission in South Sudan says.The United Nations has…
DRC rebels promise security after seizing Bukavu in country’s east | Conflict News
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels pledge to restore security in Bukavu as an escalation in fighting fans fears of an all-out regional war.Rwanda-backed rebels in the Democratic…
M23 rebels tighten their grip on major city in eastern DRC | In Pictures News
Rwanda-backed rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have tightened their grip on Bukavu, the second major city to fall under M23 control…
To avoid another conflict in the Horn of Africa, now is the time to act | Opinions
The Horn of Africa is a turbulent region whose history and contemporary realities are intertwined with those of the Middle East. Just like the Middle…
African Art Renaissance: Voices from the continent and the diaspora | Arts and Culture
Exploring contemporary African art with three influential women bridging the continent and its global diaspora.In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, we delve into…
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels reach centre of Bukavu in DR Congo | Military
NewsFeedM23 rebel fighters have advanced into the centre of Bukavu, South Kivu’s capital, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking mixed scenes of panic…
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo smashes half-marathon world record | Athletics News
Two-time world cross-country champion clocks 56 minutes, 42 seconds at World Athletics race in Barcelona.Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo has become the first person to break the…
DR Congo’s M23 rebels enter centre of strategic city Bukavu: Report | News
Local officials and witnesses report seeing rebels enter the eastern DRC’s second largest city after a rapid advance.Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have entered Bukavu, the second-largest…
How realistic is the African Union’s call for reparatory justice? | African Union
African leaders are seeking reparations from former colonial powers at a summit in Ethiopia.After decades of colonisation, exploitation and resource extraction, African countries want an…
‘Over the precipice’: UN chief sounds alarm on DR Congo fighting | News
Antonio Guterres says a ‘regional escalation must be avoided at all costs’ as Rwanda-backed M23 forces gain ground in Democratic Republic of the Congo.UN chief…
What explains Trump’s fixation on South Africa? | Donald Trump
Trump’s executive order cutting aid to South Africa stems from his claims of human rights abuses against white farmers. But how accurate are his accusations,…
The US’s Boycott of the G20 Meeting in South Africa: Implications and Underlying Factors
The decision by the United States to boycott the upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg has significant diplomatic and geopolitical implications. This move highlights…
DR Congo’s M23 fighters seize Bukavu airport before African Union summit | News
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi traveled to Germany to attend Munich Security Conference in efforts to rally international supportThe Rwanda-backed M23 fighters claim to have taken…
Scores of children raped by armed men in eastern DRC, UNICEF says | Human Rights News
UN agency says children as young as 12 are also being enlisted or coerced to join the fighting by armed groups.Scores of children caught up…