Democratic Republic of Congo
Notorious Warlord Joseph Kony's Fighters Kidnap Dozens in Central African Republic
Village residents and officials said the rebels killed one villager as they pulled off their largest recent kidnapping in the former French colony, where the Ugandan rebel group has entrenched itself as international forces hunt down their leader.
The Year Africa's Strongmen Embraced the 'Constitutional Coup'
In 2015, keeping power by force went out of fashion for some East and Central African leaders, who instead found ways to stay at the top legally -- but not without a fierce opposition.
Police Fired Tear Gas at Shovel-Wielding Protesters in the DR Congo
The clash follows months of unrest precipitated by speculation that President Joseph Kabila may attempt extend his tenure of an election scheduled for next year.
Peaceful DR Congo Protest Turns Into Riot After Men Attack With Batons and Planks
An opposition protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo's president descended into chaos when unidentified armed men attacked.
UN Peacekeepers Accused of Rape Yet Again In The Central African Republic
Less than a week after the head of the UN's mission in the Central African Republic was booted amid accusations of peacekeeper sexual abuse, the UN has announced new rape allegations involving three young women.
On The Line: Danny Gold Discusses Burundi’s Controversial Presidential Elections
VICE News correspondent Danny Gold joined On The Line to discuss Burundi’s controversial presidential election.
In Photos: The Young Refugees Forced to Flee Burundi's Violence
In the over-crowded Nyarugusu refugee camp in western Tanzania, there are close to 80,000 Burundian refugees, with at least 60 percent of these people thought to be children.
Lord's Resistance Army Leader Joseph Kony Said to Be in Poor Health
Recent LRA defectors reportedly passed on the information about Kony's health after surrendering to authorities in the Central African Republic.
Oil Company SOCO Allegedly Paid Large Sums to Congolese Officer Accused of Intimidating Opponents of Drilling
According to NGO Global Witness, the Congolese army received tens of thousands of dollars from British oil company SOCO as it searched for oil in Africa’s oldest national park.
Video Shows Protesters Beat Up Female Police Officer in Burundi as Election Demonstrations Continue
More than two weeks after demonstrations began in the capital Bujumbura, protests continue against President Pierre Nkurunziza's controversial plans to seek a third term in office.
'Everybody Thought it Was Witchcraft, so He Died': Doctors Fight to Change Beliefs and Save Lives on Remote DRC Island
On the remote island of Idjwi in Africa's Great Lakes, locals believe rampaging tropical diseases are the manifestation of curses inflicted upon people who deserve to suffer.
'We Are Not Safe at All': Immigrants in South Africa Live in Fear Following Deadly Xenophobic Attacks
An immigrant couple in South Africa tell VICE News they are considering fleeing the country following the latest wave of xenophobic riots which have left seven foreigners dead.