DW
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 07:13
Mounting violence in Burundi is adding to concern over an already volatile political climate. The government and the opposition are trading accusations, while rights groups warn that basic freedoms are being restricted.
Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 06:04
More than 150,000 people fled to Chad in 2013 to escape the fighting in the neighboring Central African Republic. Hoping for peace and security, they now face an uncertain future as aid agencies' funds run out.
Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 06:03
The Pentagon has scaled back the number of troops it will deploy to Liberia, citing satisfactory infrastructure available within the country. Meanwhile, the UN has raised its Ebola death toll count.
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 05:51
The Democratic Republic of Congo wants to disarm and disband rebels on its territory. But very few are handing themselves in voluntarily. Some blame the bleak prospects awaiting them once they have taken this step.
Friday, September 12, 2014 - 06:44
One-hundred and fifty days ago almost 300 girls were abducted by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. Too little has been done since then, local politician Peter Biye Gumtha, tells DW. And the situation is only getting worse.
Monday, September 8, 2014 - 06:52
In a televised speech Friday night, Somalia's national security minister General Khalif Ahmed Ereg said the government was preparing its armed forces in the wake of the death of al-Shabab leader, Ahmed Abdi Godane.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 06:03
Boko Haram militants in northern Nigeria have repeatedly been blamed for killings and other human rights violations. New video footage appears to show the Nigerian military executing suspected members of the group.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 07:11
Minister Kutesa told DW that the Ugandan government would find resources elsewhere to fill the gap. “It is assistance, we need it, but if someone chooses to take it away, it their decision,” he said.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 08:09
Nigeria's Air Marshal Alex Badeh told demonstrators in Abuja that the military had located the schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram last month.
Friday, May 23, 2014 - 13:00
Three judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) passed their verdict on the DRC warlord, Germain Katanga, on Friday May 23.