Why DR Congo wants East African troops to leave
After 11 months in action, the force set up to to curb violence in the DR Congo has been told to withdraw.
2023-10-28 01:17
Maud Kells: Death of missionary who spent decades in Africa
Maud Kells is praised for her "tremendous courage" after spending decades as an aid worker.
2023-10-27 00:47
Jamaal Bowman: US Democrat US lawmaker charged over false Capitol fire alarm
Rep Jamaal Bowman is expected to plead guilty and pay a fine for the misdemeanour charge.
2023-10-26 08:27
Kenyan soldier killed in DR Congo rebel mortar attack
It is the first such death to be reported among the Kenyan troops since they joined the force last year.
2023-10-25 19:15
Biden will not file for New Hampshire's Democratic primary
President Joe Biden will not file for New Hampshire's Democratic primary because he is "obligated" to comply with the Democratic National Committee's delegate selection rules, his campaign manager informed the state party in a letter obtained by CNN.
2023-10-25 08:50
DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
2023-10-16 15:51
Democratic divisions over Israel policy heat up as Biden tries to keep his coalition together
The deadly surprise offensive by Hamas militants on Israel over the weekend threatens to ignite tensions between moderate and progressive Democrats already divided over the Jewish state's treatment of Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
2023-10-10 04:54
Lokassa ya Mbongo: Family's pain as Congo star lies unburied for seven months
Legendary guitarist Lokassa ya Mbongo's family say they have been unable to give him a "worthy" send-off.
2023-10-08 11:19
Dr Denis Mukwege: Nobel Prize-winner to contest DR Congo presidency
Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.
2023-10-02 22:28
Democrats weigh McCarthy's fate as GOP moderates float rules changes to save speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's allies are scrambling to head off a right-wing revolt to oust the California Republican from his job and turning to the constituency that now suddenly holds the cards: House Democrats.
2023-10-02 11:20
House Democrat steps down from leadership role over party's support of Biden's reelection
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota is leaving his position in House Democratic leadership over his party's support of President Joe Biden's 2024 reelection bid.
2023-10-02 04:16
Gaetz war against McCarthy could leave Dems playing kingmaker
With the clock ticking down toward a government shutdown, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz approached a Democratic lawmaker on the House floor this week with a surprising pitch.
2023-09-30 06:29