Kinshasa's last baobab tree faces destruction
Activists in Kinshasa rally to save the city's last central baobab, a century-old symbol of history, from developers. Can this 'soul of the city' be preserved?
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Afcon 2025: Algeria v DR Congo Last-16 Preview
Preview of the Afcon 2025 last-16 match between Algeria and DR Congo in Rabat. Both nations have won the trophy twice. Who will advance to the quarter-finals? Follow our live coverage.
Burkina Faso reach Afcon knockouts with 2-0 win over Sudan
Burkina Faso defeated Sudan 2-0 to finish second in Group E and advance to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16. Sudan also qualified as a best third-placed team. Read the full match report.
UK ends DRC VIP visa privileges over migrant returns
The UK Home Secretary has revoked fast-track visa privileges for Democratic Republic of Congo officials amid a dispute over illegal migrant returns. Discover the details and implications.
UK imposes visa sanctions on DRC over migrant returns
The Home Office has removed preferential visa treatment for the Democratic Republic of Congo after it failed to agree to take back illegal migrants. Angola and Namibia have cooperated, averting sanctions. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
Algeria Passes Law Declaring French Colonisation a Crime
Algeria's parliament has unanimously approved a law declaring France's 132-year colonisation a 'state crime', demanding an apology and reparations. Explore the details and diplomatic fallout.
DR Congo peace deal collapses, thousands flee fighting
A US-brokered peace deal for DR Congo collapses within 24 hours as heavy fighting erupts, forcing thousands to flee. Read the latest on the escalating humanitarian crisis.
Obituary: Glenys Thomas, social work pioneer, dies at 87
Tribute to Glenys Thomas, a Birmingham-based social work educator and activist who dedicated her life to challenging injustice, from Algeria's refugee camps to Greenham Common.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders convene in Algiers to demand official recognition of colonial-era crimes and reparations, citing Algeria's brutal experience under French rule as a key example.
African forests become carbon source, study finds
Alarming research shows Africa's forests have transformed from carbon sinks to carbon sources since 2010, threatening global climate stability. Urgent action needed to protect vital ecosystems.
Congo Basin: World's Vital Rainforest Forgotten
The Congo Basin, Earth's second-largest rainforest and crucial carbon sink, receives just 16% of global rainforest funding despite its vital role in climate regulation. Discover why this African treasure remains critically under-researched.
Nigeria manager claims DR Congo used 'voodoo' in loss
Nigeria's manager Eric Chelle accused DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during a penalty shootout defeat that ended their World Cup dreams. Discover the dramatic details.
30 dead in Congo mine collapse triggered by panic
At least 30 miners killed in DRC copper mine collapse after military gunfire caused panic. Dozens hospitalised as artisanal mining safety concerns grow. Read the full investigation.
Algeria pardons writer Boualem Sansal after German appeal
Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal, 81, is pardoned and freed after German diplomatic intervention. The regime critic, suffering from cancer, can now seek treatment in Germany.
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