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The Democratic Republic of the Congo, where most cases of mpox are concentrated, is facing a health emergency amid a humanitarian crisis. Thirteen African countries have so far confirmed cases of the virus

The war in the African country has acquired its own dimension in the western region, where local testimonies and experts warn that violence against the civilian population could constitute genocide

With Russia lurking and diplomatic channels failing, Washington is preparing to redeploy its troops from Nigerien soil while pressure from the Chadian army threatens to end its operations

Around 25 million people, half the nation’s population, are suffering one of the world’s direst humanitarian crises

In a conversation with EL PAÍS, one of the most respected paleoanthropologists in the world offers a heterodox look at his work as a researcher. He explains that prehistory brings up questions that are relevant to the present, from issues such as climate change to our relationship with technology

Climate challenges are at the root of problems faced by conflict-ridden countries in Africa’s Sahel region. The lending institutions are not taking the vulnerabilities of poor countries enough into account in their funding decisions, experts say

The continent has witnessed 10 uprisings by the armed forces in four years and promises of transition periods to make way for civilian governments are not being honored

In Niger’s capital, thousands of people at a stadium rally have cheered the coup leaders and a chicken decorated in the colors of former colonizer France was publicly beheaded