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Rebels said to be backed by Rwanda take eastern city of Goma despite presence of UN troops.

M23 rebels, believed to be backed by Rwanda, gives Kinshasa 24 hours to demilitarise city of Goma which hosts large UN military base.

Parliamentary speaker Rebecca Kadaga says bill will become law by end of 2012, but Kikonyogo Kivumbi says it is merely a 'political weapon'.

Cathal Gilbert finds out that South Africa is far from the promised land for refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

More than 25,000 children living in makeshift camps are in danger as violence increases, warns charity War Child.

Oxfam calls for protection of civilians on top of agenda for the regional summit to be held in Uganda.

Rebel assaults on Democratic Republic of Congo towns of Lubiriha and Kasindi drive refugees over Ugandan border.

The outbreak has been confirmed in Kibale district, near the Democratic Republic of Congo, and all the infected are linked to the same family.

Singer and Disney star Selena Gomez celebrated her 20th birthday on Sunday, at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards

The Hague-based ICC court first ever conviction sentences Congo warlord Thomas Lubanga to 14 years in prison for press-ganging child soldiers.

Joseph Kony's Lords Resistance Army is continuing to hunt down children after abducting more than 600 of them in the last two years.

Thirteen officers involved in mutiny sentenced for uprising in east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Invisble Children have called for a "cover the night," campaign to bring international attention to the Kony 2012 campaign.

Forbes magazine released the list of the wealthiest countries based on their gross domestic product (GDP) at purchasing power parity per capita, the value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given year. Checkout the list to see who made it to the list.

Crackdown on citizenship fiddle targets weddings Zimbabwe has suspended all weddings indefinitely, reportedly in an effort to curb corruption and fraud.

NGO aims to shift focus back on warlord Joseph Kony after co-founder Russell's public breakdown.

Fahkra Younus is just one among millions of women who still fall victims to such brutal attacks. Take a look at other victims who have survived such attacks.

Bolton footballer recognises family members and respond to questions.

As Fabrice Muamba still remain in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during the FA Cup quarter-final at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, fiancee Shauna Magunda requested prayers for his good health.

Football fans from all over the world are praying for the speedy recovery of Bolton's Fabrice Muamba.

Kony 2012 film by NGO Invisible Children has created a buzz and divided opinion on the internet.