Police said rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces, who have been launching attacks for years from their bases in eastern Congo, carried out the raid on the school in the border town of Mpondwe.

The exodus of more than 210,000 people from Sudan to Egypt since the war began in April highlights the deep ties that bind the countries — and Egypt's mixed legacy in Sudan.

As fighting in Sudan's capital continues to rage, experts say it's spilling over into the Darfur region and risks fully reigniting a conflict from the early 2000s that left hundreds of thousands dead.

A new study looks at the reduction in mortality among vulnerable babies if kangaroo care — skin-to-skin contact — is started soon after birth.

The show is Yegna. Its goal (besides entertainment) is to tackle issues affecting teen girls (and boys, too), from a lack of menstrual pads to why betting is unwise. We talk to one of the writers.

The clashes broke out after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted of corrupting youth. His supporters say his legal troubles are part of a government effort to derail his candidacy in 2024.

In Port Sudan, Jeddah, Aswan and Cairo, people have sought safety from the fighting in Khartoum. After making difficult decisions and journeys, the biggest challenges for many are only beginning.

Bola Tinibu takes over as president of Africa's largest economy at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic and security challenges.

The bill, signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. It drew swift condemnation from rights groups around the world.

The conflict has devastated health care: attacks on hospitals, threats against medical staff. Three Sudanese-American doctors share stories from their colleagues — and map out a plan for the future.

The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces signed off on a seven-day ceasefire that is due to take effect Monday evening, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia said in a joint statement.

An agreement allowing Ukrainian grain to ship through the Black Sea has been extended for two months just a day before its expiration — overcoming Russia's threats to pull out of the deal.

No U.S. citizen was on the trip, but two locals who worked for the U.S. consulate and two policemen were killed, police said.

Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame says she could not imagine "what the future had in store." She faced sorrow — but ultimately triumphed. She is the new chair of the U.N. committee for disability rights.

Our reporter spoke to residents of Kibera, known as Africa's largest urban slum. Many had not yet heard that the World Health Organization ended the state of "emergency." They had strong reactions.