Democratic Republic of Congo

M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.

He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.

Durham University finds that chimpanzees are as likely to console as the 'more empathic' bonobo.

The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.

Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal.

Members of the Catholic Church's global community of 1.4bn people are remember the late Pope on Easter Monday.

Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa.

Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries.