Congo opens hydroelectric plant in east to jumpstart economy
Power shortages are big obstacle to development in DRC where only 15 pct of people have access to electricity
Touring satirical play says Germany no paradise for migrants
"Asylum Seeker in Wonderland" questions the view refugees sleeping in tent cities had made it to paradise
Burundi to slash 2016 spending, braces for aid cuts after unrest
About 220,000 Burundians refugees have fled abroad
Death toll from day of clashes in Burundi capital rises to nearly 90
Bujumbura is being rocked by its worst violence since May
Paris climate deal must ensure respect for human rights - UN
Human rights are already being violated by both climate change impacts and solutions, UN rights experts say
Corruption, poverty hinder fight to save Africa's forests
"There's no work here. That's why we cut the trees"
After errors, Congo Basin forest effort restarts with new scrutiny
"Without results, we will not be able to sustain and increase the financial investment needed," donors warn
Floods in Congo capital kill at least 31 in three weeks
Floods have made 20,000 families homeless and inundated the main water collection station, preventing access to drinkable water
Malaria deaths drop below half a million, Africa makes progress - WHO
WHO's annual malaria report showed deaths falling to 438,000 in 2015 - down dramatically from 839,000 in 2000