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DR Congo accuses tech giant Apple of using 'blood minerals' The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products.

Burkina Faso rejects Human Rights Watch’s report on village massacre as ‘baseless’ Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as “baseless accusations” a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on February 25.

UN Security Council concerned over ethnically-based killings in Sudan's North Darfur The U.N. Security Council on Saturday expressed its “deep concern” over an imminent attack on al-Fashir in Sudan’s North Darfur region by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals' The Democratic Republic of Congo has threatened Apple of legal action. Its lawyers accuse the tech giant of buying minerals smuggled from eastern Congo from mines, where human rights are violated by rebels,... into neighbouring Rwanda. Congo’s...

At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya since March, government says The number of people killed in floods in Kenya due to heavier than usual rainfall since the start of the monsoon in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said Friday.

HRW reveals Burkina Faso massacre of villagers by army Bonsoir Voici les lignes norias JTA de ce soir: Human Rights Watch says 223 civilians were executed by soldiers in a single day in Burkina Faso. Heavy rain continues to bring devastation in Kenya's capital Nairobi with roads turned into...

Scores dead in Tanzania and Kenya as heavy rains pound East Africa At least 155 people have died in Tanzania as torrential rains linked to El Nino triggered flooding and landslides, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said Thursday.

Rwanda's Hope Hostel earmarked to house migrants deported from UK In tonight's show: Eye on Africa tours the Hope Hostel in Kigali. It's one of the lodgings prepared by Rwanda to take in migrants deported from Britain, the first of whom could arrive in a few months' time under a controversial...

A tough nut to crack: The dark side of cashew nut production in Kenya Global demand for cashew nuts is exploding. Around the world, they're eaten as snacks, dairy replacements or used in cooking. In response, Kenya has been trying to revitalise the sector in the coastal region of Kilifi that...

Burkina Faso’s army summarily executed 223 civilians, says Human Rights Watch Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.

CAF president Motsepe says aiming for African team to win 'next World Cup' In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe discussed his ambitions for African football and his tenure as CAF president. He also rejected...

'One of the biggest problems in South Africa is corruption', CAF president Motsepe says Patrice Motsepe, head of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), who is also the brother-in-law of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, spoke exclusively to FRANCE 24 about whether he intends to run...

Mauritania president announces second term bid for June election Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in presidential elections due in June.

UK passes controversial bill to send migrants to Rwanda In tonight's edition: Rwanda may be just a few months away from taking in migrants flown over from the UK under a controversial deal. Also, as trade picks up at the border between Niger and Nigeria, importers are happy to resume business...

Sahel seeing 'Cold War' in parallel to counter-terrorism efforts, expert says Africa's Sahel region now accounts for almost half of all deaths from terrorism worldwide. That was the stark warning heard at a high-level summit in Nigeria that aims to counter terrorism across Africa. It comes as...

South Africa's ANC loses case against Zuma In tonight's edition: A high court judge has dismissed the case brought by South Africa's ruling ANC party accusing the MK party of copyright infringement. Flooding hits many parts of Kenya, sweeping away vehicles, submerging key highways and sending...

US agrees to withdraw troops from key drone base in Niger The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base.

Kenya mourns military chief and officers killed in helicopter crash In tonight's edition: Kenya is in mourning and launches an investigation into the helicopter crash that killed the military chief and nine other senior officers. From tens of kilos of cocaine found in 2020 to more than a ton...

Togo lawmakers give final approval to new constitution amid opposition fears Togo lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a constitutional reform that switches to a parliamentary system that triggered criticism from opposition parties who say it allows President Faure Gnassingbe to keep a...

Helicopter crash in Kenya kills defence chief and nine senior officers, says president Kenya's defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.