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Dam plan busted? World’s biggest hydropower project in the balance /in /by

The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.

Dam plan busted? World’s biggest hydropower project in the balance /in /by

The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.

Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring sister’s life /in /by

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

Teenage Kenyan actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life /in /by

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

Teenage Kenyan actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life /in /by

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed /in /by

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw.

Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler ‘is in Sierra Leone’ /in /by

Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.

David Lammy ‘horrified’ after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face /in /by

The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.

South African president signs controversial land seizure law /in /by

Some parties in the coalition government are considering going to court to challenge the law.

Rebels kill DR Congo governor as fighting intensifies /in /by

Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says.