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Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo

The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

Tanzania’s fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

Tanzania’s fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

Tanzania’s fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.

Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life

A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.

Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life

A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.

Bringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to life

A compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.

Fire devastates one of Africa’s largest clothes markets

Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.

Fire devastates one of Africa’s largest clothes markets

Ghana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.