Democratic Republic of Congo

Court Told Ex-Girl Soldiers Struggled to Reintegrate

Witness says many were stigmatised by their communities for being raped by militia commanders.

Secret Police Accused of Torture

Rights groups say they have received many reports of intelligence agents abusing detainees.

Twice Captive of the LRA

Former wife of rebel leader Joseph Kony talks of life with Africa’s most wanted man.

Farmers Battle Drought

Many returnees in northern Uganda struggle to rebuild their farms.

Un témoin: le viol, un acte courant au sein des milices

Militias Decry Kivu Amnesty Law

Militias say power sharing and government protection also needed to secure peace.

Witness Admits to False Statements

It’s the second time a witness for the prosecution in the Lubanga trial has recanted testimony.

More Accused of Rebel Activity

But critics claim arrests are politically motivated, aimed at stifling opposition ahead of 2011 general elections.

Court Hears Child Soldiers Wanted Revenge

Witness who trained young recruits said many had lost their parents in attacks on their villages.

South Sudan Bids to Fend Off LRA

Troop reinforcements being sent to repel raids by resurgent Ugandan rebels.