Biden postpones trip to Germany, Angola to focus on hurricane response, White House says

US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, GAO says

US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, GAO says
US, allies discuss 'urgent need' to finalize plans for new African Union mission in Somalia
US, allies discuss 'urgent need' to finalize plans for new African Union mission in Somalia
Ghana reports first mpox case but variant not yet clear

Ghana reports first mpox case but variant not yet clear
Norway arrests man on suspicion of inciting crimes against humanity in Cameroon
Norway arrests man on suspicion of inciting crimes against humanity in Cameroon
Biden to travel to Germany, Angola next month

Biden to travel to Germany, Angola next month
DR Congo artist uses religious symbolism to condemn prison conditions: Video

DR Congo artist uses religious symbolism to condemn prison conditions: Video
Militia kills 10 civilians in eastern Congo
Militia kills 10 civilians in eastern Congo
More than 260 women sexually assaulted during Congo prison break, UN reports shows
More than 260 women sexually assaulted during Congo prison break, UN reports shows
DR Congo government says 129 killed in attempted prison break
DR Congo government says 129 killed in attempted prison break
Eastern Congo mourns victims of conflict in ceremony

Eastern Congo mourns victims of conflict in ceremony
Mpox patients lack medicine, food, in east DR Congo hospital

Mpox patients lack medicine, food, in east DR Congo hospital
Gabon marks year since 'coup of liberation' with celebrations, reform pledges

Gabon marks year since 'coup of liberation' with celebrations, reform pledges
DR Congo no longer expects to receive mpox vaccines this week

DR Congo no longer expects to receive mpox vaccines this week
DR Congo army and M23 rebels clash near densely populated eastern towns
DR Congo army and M23 rebels clash near densely populated eastern towns
Gabon records first mpox case

Gabon records first mpox case
Congo boat accident death toll rises to at least 29, authorities say
Congo boat accident death toll rises to at least 29, authorities say
At least 24 killed as Congolese boat overturns
At least 24 killed as Congolese boat overturns
Mpox surge in Central Africa exposes the most vulnerable

Mpox surge in Central Africa exposes the most vulnerable
Sweden confirms first case of mpox

Sweden confirms first case of mpox
Zambia to reopen closed border with Democratic Republic of Congo
Zambia to reopen closed border with Democratic Republic of Congo
UN rights chief calls for access to Cameroon's Anglophone regions
UN rights chief calls for access to Cameroon's Anglophone regions
US's Blinken urges Sudanese army to participate in ceasefire talks, State Dept says

US's Blinken urges Sudanese army to participate in ceasefire talks, State Dept says
Ukraine foreign minister heads to Africa to win support in war against Russia

Ukraine foreign minister heads to Africa to win support in war against Russia
Ceasefire agreed in eastern Congo conflict, mediator Angola says
Ceasefire agreed in eastern Congo conflict, mediator Angola says
DR Congo government says M23 rebels, Rwanda disrupting local air traffic

DR Congo government says M23 rebels, Rwanda disrupting local air traffic
US issues sanctions on rebel group alliance over conflict in DRC

US issues sanctions on rebel group alliance over conflict in DRC
Suspected Islamists kill at least 17 civilians in east DR Congo
Suspected Islamists kill at least 17 civilians in east DR Congo
Chad repatriates 157 nationals detained in Libya
Chad repatriates 157 nationals detained in Libya
Oil tanker that fled collision site is detained in Malaysia

Oil tanker that fled collision site is detained in Malaysia
Malaysia coast guard locates oil tanker involved in collision off Singapore

Malaysia coast guard locates oil tanker involved in collision off Singapore
West DR Congo militia kills nine soldiers at weekend, army spokesman says
West DR Congo militia kills nine soldiers at weekend, army spokesman says
Congo UN peacekeepers pausing pullout, no timeline for next phase

Congo UN peacekeepers pausing pullout, no timeline for next phase
DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle

DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle
Rebel seizure of key town sparks alarm in eastern Congo
Rebel seizure of key town sparks alarm in eastern Congo
Central African Republic's children are world's most deprived, UNICEF says

Central African Republic's children are world's most deprived, UNICEF says
'Kush', 'Khadafi' and 'Monkey Tail' drugs pose health risks in Africa, UN agency says
'Kush', 'Khadafi' and 'Monkey Tail' drugs pose health risks in Africa, UN agency says
Two killed in mortar attack on South African army base in Congo
Two killed in mortar attack on South African army base in Congo
Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition

Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition
Suspected Islamists in eastern Congo kill more than 80 in a week

Suspected Islamists in eastern Congo kill more than 80 in a week
Death toll rises to 41 in attack on eastern Congo villages

Death toll rises to 41 in attack on eastern Congo villages
US targets Wagner-linked firms in Central African Republic, says Treasury Dept

US targets Wagner-linked firms in Central African Republic, says Treasury Dept
DR Congo names new government after months of delay

DR Congo names new government after months of delay
DRC parliament elects speaker in delayed vote days after foiled coup

DRC parliament elects speaker in delayed vote days after foiled coup
Chad's PM Masra resigns after disputed election, Deby confirmed winner

Chad's PM Masra resigns after disputed election, Deby confirmed winner
Mayor, two others killed in Cameroon amid National Day celebrations
Mayor, two others killed in Cameroon amid National Day celebrations
Chad junta leader Deby declared winner of May 6 presidential election

Chad junta leader Deby declared winner of May 6 presidential election
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil