Africa

'New deal' reached with UK on Chagos Islands: Mauritius

Mauritius's prime minister has said his country has reached a newly renegotiated deal with Britain o

Congolese citizens protest at EU embassy in S. Africa

Hundreds of Congolese nationals protested at the EU offices in South Africa on Tuesday to demand san

S. Africa soldiers killed in DRC due home on Wednesday

The remains of 14 South African soldiers killed in the conflict in eastern DRC more than a week ago

Kenya: Miners trapped after gold mine collapse

Much of Kenya's mining activities are unregulated, with miners having to deal with poor safety measu

Uganda begins 'milestone' Ebola vaccine trial

Health workers and others exposed to the Ebola strain are being targeted in the trial.

M23 rebels declare humanitarian ceasefire in DR Congo

The rebels stress their commitment to protecting and defending the civilian population and their pos