War crimes trial of ex-CAR soccer boss and ‘Rambo’ begins

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, talks to DW about the "macabre trafficking" of minerals, how he wants to work with Apple, and why he considers Rwandan President Paul Kagame a thief.

Polling stations open in Chad for a presidential election that will bring transition to a close.

Researchers used a CRISPR-Cas9 tool to restore vision in adults and children with congenital blindness.

Monday was voting day in Chad, where nearly 8 million voters were eligible to choose their next president, after three years of military rule under Mahamat Idriss Déby. Analysts widely expect the incumbent to win.

Her powerful performances give voice to some uncomfortable truths. Lebanese playwright and director Chrystèle Khodr wades through the ruins of a society in her latest play "Ordalie", exploring the social, political and physical wreckage of her homeland and its history. She tells us more about the quest for justice in contemporary Lebanon, why 19th-century playwright Henrik Ibsen is a fitting contemporary inspiration and how making theatre in a crisis-ridden country is a constant endeavour of creativity and solidarity among artists.

South Africa's coastal city of Durban, known for its popular beaches and warm climate, is facing a severe water crisis ahead of national elections, with residents suffering from prolonged dry taps and poor sanitation services.