The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

The rebels say they will continue their offensive until they reach the capital, Kinshasa.

Police were called to the scene as the lawmakers tussled with each other and damaged property.

Cycling's world governing body says it has no plans to move the 2025 Road World Championships away from Rwanda despite ongoing conflict in DR Congo.

The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.

An overview of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and key facts about this central African state.

Ghana's MPs destroyed parliamentary property, including tables, microphones, sound equipment, and other items.

Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.

Rwanda and South Africa are launching rival bids to bring F1 racing back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.

Kenya’s government has launched an ambitious initiative to vaccinate all livestock in the country. Following misleading claims about the vaccines, the initiative has been met with fierce resistance from some farmers.

Peter Mwai, a BBC reporter from Nairobi, explains how misinformation is driving a series of conspiracy theories.

Plus: BBC disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield explains why so many conspiracy theories refer to Bill Gates — one of the best-known figures in health philanthropy.

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The rebels say they will not stop their offensive until they topple President Félix Tshisekedi.

The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.

Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.

Ghana appoint Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Winfried Schafer as director of football and technical advisor for the Black Stars.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence in 2021 following the jailing of her father.

Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way.

Ghana has a reputation for staging some of the most eccentric funerals in the world – boasting extraordinary displays of colour, dancing, deep rooted history, and a strong association with Ghanaian royalty. Hannah Ajala takes the listener on a compelling aural journey as she uncovers the stories behind this unique and complex tradition.

In West Africa, end of life celebrations are a far cry from those in the Western world. Each funeral can take weeks or months to plan and they are often more lavish – and expensive - than weddings. Funerals are an essential part of paying respect to the departed.

Hannah travels to the cultural capital of the country, Kumasi, to witness a Ghanaian funeral first hand. She delves into the significance of these ancient traditions: the dancing, the dress code, the burial and final funeral rites as well as the role played by the ‘talking drums’.

In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.