Africa

DRC 'silent genocide' unfolding in conflict-hit region, president says

President Felix Tshisekedi calls for an independent international commission of inquiry to help "bre

Ghana study warns of deadly chemical levels linked to mining

A boom in artisanal gold mining in Ghana has driven mercury contamination to dangerous levels in hos

Somalia repatriates 184 nationals stranded in Libya

Somalia has evacuated 184 of its citizens stranded in Libya in a government-led repatriation effort.

Ghana deports at least six US-expelled West Africans

Ghana has deported at least six West Africans to Togo after they were expelled to Accra as part of a

Uganda's President Museveni cleared to seek reelection in bid to extend 39-year rule

Electoral officials formally declared President Yoweri Museveni a candidate after more than 2 millio

Malawi polls: Thousands protest against opposition's lead in presidential race

Several streets in the capital, Lilongwe, have been blocked by irate supporters who have denounced