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20 hours ago · Rwanda is facing mounting international pressure over its role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the M23 rebel group continues to push southward toward the South Kivu provincial capital Bukavu after capturing the eastern city of Goma.

21 hours ago · After taking control of Goma, the M23 rebels – backed by Rwanda – now want to advance further into South Kivu. But as they edge closer to Burundi, the war risks dragging in more neighbours.

1 day ago · US President Donald Trump on Sunday asserted South Africa was ‘confiscating’ land and ‘treating certain classes of people very badly’ as he announced America was cutting off all future funding to the country pending an investigation.

5 days ago · The international community is talking tough on Rwanda’s involvement on the M23 rebellion in eastern DRC. But analysts say due to Kigali’s role in peacekeeping missions across Africa and as a key ally for Western powers, it is ‘highly unlikely’ it would face any widespread or major sanctions.

4 days ago · The mission in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is turning into a serious quagmire for South Africa’s government. First, it must reckon with heavy losses: 13 soldiers were killed in the battle for Goma on 23 January, launched by M23 rebels and their Rwandan backers. South Africa supplies the ...

Help wanted Congo courts Washington as Rwandan-backed rebels seize Goma The US is feeling pressure to intervene after its embassy in Kinshasa was attacked on Tuesday by anti-M23 offensive protesters in eastern DRC.

In Depth From revolution to repression Our correspondents take a look at how post-revolutionary North African countries have come full circle to their autocratic ways.

separation anxiety CFA franc, passports, joint force: What are the Sahel States’ plans after split with ECOWAS? Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have officially left West Africa’s main political and trade group ECOWAS after more than a year of diplomatic tension.

Making friends Africa ushers in the Trump era The US president’s inauguration offers a chance for Africa to court the new administration.