Africa

US sanctions armed group, Hong Kong firms over DR Congo conflict minerals

The sanctions target armed groups and companies linked to illegal mining, says Treasury Department

France admits to 'repressive violence' in Cameroon’s independence war

Between 1956 and 1961, France's fight against Cameroonian independence claimed "tens of thousands of

Thousands displaced in southern Sudan amid renewed clashes between army, RSF

Thousands of civilians have been displaced in Kadugli and El-Fasher in southern Sudan due to renewed

Cape Verde floods kill at least eight people

At least eight people have been killed after flooding on Cape Verde's Sao Vicente island overwhelmed

DRC army calls out M23 rebels over attacks despite ceasefire deal

The Congolese army has accused M23 rebels of "multiple attacks" on its positions in the east, where

Sisi describes Nile waters as Egypt's 'very life', calls for consultations on river's use

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi rejected any unilateral actions on the Nile River, warning t