Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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ECOWAS condemns 'attempted coup' in Guinea-Bissau
Gunshots were fired near the Government Palace hosting PM and President meeting
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Ebola workers killed in the DRC
Four others are critically injured after an attack by armed groups in Ituri province
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Ebola survivor milestone passed in DR Congo
The 1,000th person to have recovered from the current outbreak of Ebola has returned home
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Ebola cases in DR Congo reach one thousand for the first time
It's the second-largest outbreak ever recorded with over 600 lives lost since last August
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East African leaders meet amid worst drought in 70 years
Leaders of the IGAD member states are meeting in Nairobi
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East Africa's double wham: Locusts and pandemic
COVID 19 logistic challenges delay delivery of pesticides that can stop locust swarms
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East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?
Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands remain displaced across east Africa.
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East Africa facing ‘dire situation’ due to worst drought in decades
Consecutive seasons of failed rains is leading to food insecurity, warns climate agency
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Drought pushes Somalia to brink of famine - agencies
The country is experiencing one of the worst drought in a decade
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Drought causing hunger in southern Africa
Millions of people in southern Africa are suffering the effects of a drought
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Drought appeal receives only 4%
The World Food Programme says urgent action is needed to avoid famine in East Africa
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DRC: Two prominent opposition politicians announce joint election bid
Felix Tshisekedi will be a presidential candidate with Vital Kamerhe as his running mate.
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DRC: Measles Outbreak Kills Six Thousand
WHO says more than 300,000 measles cases were recorded in the DRC.
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DRC: Inside a mine controlled by M23
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's rare access to a mine controlled by M23 group in eastern Congo
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DRC warlord loses ICC appeal
The International Criminal Court has upheld 30-year sentence of Bosco Ntaganda
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DRC reviews MONUSCO peacekeepers' presence
The president of the DRC reassesses when MONUSCO peacekeepers should leave the country
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DRC residents fear new volcanic eruption
Aftershocks and an earthquake followed Saturday's eruption of Mount Nyiragongo's volcano
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DRC protests over President Kabila continue
Protestors take to the streets to protest against President Joseph Kabila.
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DRC president calls on youth to join army
He also reiterated his blame for insecurity in the east on Rwanda
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DRC opposition rallies supporters
Fayulu's supporters gather in Kinshasa in reaction to Tshisekedi's electoral victory.
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DRC Opposition Leader Returns ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ
Jubilant supporters welcome the return of Congolese opposition leader Felix Tshekedi
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DRC mourns flood victims
DRC in national mourning for dozens of flood victims
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DRC leaders agree new government deal
President Tshisekedi and former leader Kabila agree on picking sixty-six cabinet members
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DRC Holds First Official Opposition Rally Since 2016
Thousands of opposition party's supporters show up in the capital Kinshasa.
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DRC ex-Vice President Bemba acquitted of war crimes
Former Vice President Bemba's conviction on war crimes charges was overturned last week.
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DRC Elections Postponed
Crucial elections meant for Sunday have been delayed by a week
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DRC Elections Further Postponed
The Electoral Commission postponed presidential vote in three Ebola affected areas
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DRC Election Special
DR Congo: Felix Tshisekedi declared winner
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DRC Ebola Outbreak Kills 17
Twenty-one new cases of ebola are reported in the DRC's north-west.
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DRC displacement response lacks funding
The UNHCR says less than 20% of its budget to help people in the country is covered