The majority of these fatalities occurred in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and Tanganyika, as well as in the western province of Kwilu

Wealthy hunters, typically paying thousands of dollars, would often take home trophies such as the head or skin of the slain animal

South Africa approved deployment of some 2,900 troops in February to assist in fight against illegal armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

South Africa and Egypt emerging as key players in the realm of space technology

This legislation, enacted in May of the previous year, stands as one of the most stringent anti-gay laws globally

According to Ghanaian law, the legal minimum age for marriage stands at 18, a threshold the girl clearly falls short of

Nigeria’s economic reforms continue with a planned reduction in electricity subsidies.

A landmark ruling is on the horizon in Uganda as the court prepares to announce its verdict on the Anti-Homosexuality Act.

Senegal’s former opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye, jailed just weeks before the election, is sworn in as the country’s youngest president.

Kenyan doctors on strike since March 15 demand better pay, hiring of trainee doctors, and improved working conditions.

Tensions rise in Guinea as the opposition condemns the military’s decision to postpone elections.

Botswana’s president threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in a dispute over Germany’s potential stricter regulations on hunting trophy imports.

Former President Zuma files an appeal against his electoral exclusion, challenging the decision by South Africa’s electoral commission.

The ADF rebel group launched a deadly attack in eastern DR Congo, killing at least 10 civilians and burning a health center.

Gabon’s military rulers launched a national dialogue to pave the way for democratic elections in 2025, but the opposition criticizes the process and its inclusivity.

A gold mine in Ituri, DRC, became the target of a deadly attack by unidentified gunmen.

Deputy Registrar Susanne Okeny Anyala announced that the Constitutional Court in Kampala will announce its decision at 10 am local time

Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa lead in investment and conservation efforts

In a statement issued on Tuesday, HRW acknowledged that significant progress had been made in bringing many individuals accountable for the genocide to justice

As traditional methods falter, Uganda explores a bold new weapon against malaria: gene-drive mosquitoes.

The African Development Bank banned a Chinese road builder for a year due to undisclosed commission agent use in bidding for a Ugandan road project.

Inspired by Senegal’s democratic elections, Cameroon’s opposition calls for change.

While Sisi’s supporters anticipate that this influx of foreign currency will stimulate economic recovery, skeptics remain doubtful.

The government seeks public help to stop the “barbaric” killings threatening these endangered animals.