'I have no words' says father of slain American UN expert as tributes flood in for three victims
Bodies of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and interpreter Betu Tshintela were found in a shallow grave.
FIDH urges ICC to open investigation into alleged Burundi crimes against humanity in next 7 months
New victim warrants are issued, but Burundi will officially withdraw from the world court in October.
UN urged to open investigation on murders of DRC human rights investigators
Bodies of Michael Sharp, Zaida Catalan and interpreter Betu Tshintela were found in a shallow grave.
US State Department urges DRC leaders to refrain from actions 'that could incite violence or unrest'
US 'concerned' after breakdown of talks between President Joseph Kabila's allies and the opposition.
Ivory Coast's Simone Gbagbo cleared of war crimes – ICC now only 'chance for victims to get justice'
The former first lady was acquitted in Ivory Coast after a botched crimes against humanity trial.
Could the 'abduction' of UN investigators mark a turning point in the DRC's rising violence?
Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan were looking into claims that security forces 'executed' civilians.
Bodies discovered in DRC shallow grave could be abducted UN human rights investigators
Caucasian bodies of 'one male, one female' could be missing Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan says father.
Burundi victims' lawyers hand 124 new warrants to ICC to probe 'crimes against humanity'
The families of victims of serious human rights violations continue to gather to demand justice.
Key witnesses in Laurent Gbagbo's ICC war crimes trial quizzed about security forces training
Former Ivory Coast president faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
39 DRC policemen beheaded and buried in mass grave in Kasaï Province officials say
Machete attack attributed to a local militia, Kamuina Nsapu, seeking to avenge killing of its leader.
Human rights NGOs beg for renewed Monusco mandate to curb rising DRC violence
FIDH report documents the deterioration of the security situation in the country since summer 2016.
Burundi students on strike despite fears of reprisals from authorities
Poor students in Burundi are taking action over the government's decision to abolish scholarships.
Zambia launches public poll for ICC exit sparking concerns of African exodus
There have been concerns about a mass African withdrawal from the world court.
Zimbabwe braces for malaria outbreak following deadly floods
Cash-strapped government may struggle to contain outbreaks as it also battles cholera epidemic.
DRC: Why the next 24 hours will be decisive for the future of the country
The signing of an arrangement to allow for the implementation of political accord is expected today.
DRC government must 'fully cooperate' with UN after experts abducted says HRW
Michael Sharp and Zaida Catalan were kidnapped as they investigated reports of human rights violation.
French foreign minister warns Congolese 'risk being disappointed' if political deal not implemented
Jean-Marc Ayrault warns Congolese people's "disappointment" may fuel a violent crisis.
US President Donald Trump to have first meeting with African head of state
Official says Trump will meet ally Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi next month.
Uganda declares armyworm outbreak as pest spreads in the region
UN Food and Agriculture Organisation fears for food security as species moves across African countries.
Tanzania President warns media they 'don't have as much freedom' as they think
Comments come amid an apparent increasing restriction of basic freedoms in Tanzania.
ICC makes first compensation award to DRC war crime victims of Germain 'the lion' Katanga
Known as 'Simba the Lion' due to his alleged ferocity, Katanga served 12 years for crimes against humanity.
NGO urges UK, Germany to present apologies and compensations for colonial atrocities in Tanzania
Germany already in talks over reparations for Herero and Namaqua massacres in former colony Namibia.
NGOs urge Kenya to protect Somali refugees facing conflict and drought
International community and donor countries should give financial support to Kenyan government, NGOs say.
CAR children deprived from having an education as armed groups and Minusca occupy schools
About 20% of CAR's schools are closed due to insecurity, displacement, or occupation by fighters.
600 million children worldwide will go thirsty by 2040 as world 'on brink of a deadly crisis'
Unicef says depleted water supplies and climate change creates a "dangerous outlook" for children.
Prosecutor to 'drop' the case against case of French soldiers accused of child sexual abuse in CAR
French peacekeepers were suspected of sexually abusing children in the conflict-ridden nation.
Former DRC VP Jean-Pierre Bemba gets one year for corrupting ICC witnesses in his war crimes trial
In the first corruption trial in the ICC's history, Bemba was found guilty of bribing witnesses.
Zimbabwe protesters say 'We know that there will be casualties on our part'
Tajamuka spokesman Promise Mkwananzi says people will "not accept a flawed election" in spite of crackdown.
Chadian opposition parties denounce Marine Le Pen's visit to former French colony
Far-right politician's anti-immigration stance makes her unpopular in most of French-speaking Africa.
Namibia president to accelerate pace of land reform by expropriating white-owned land
Land reform is an "emotive" political topic in the former German colony and South African province.
