Thousands of Congolese are opting make a dangerous river crossing to get to safety in Burundi.

People are fleeing the continuing fighting in DRC across the river to neighbouring Burundi.

As M23 rebels advance in DR Congo, regional players meet to defuse the escalating crisis.

Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Once exiled in Rwanda, Floriane Irangabiye was arrested two years ago when she went home for a funeral.

Pam Brooks, who began the 12-day trek on 5 July, says she is fundraising for women in Burundi.

The prime minister warns that El Niño-triggered heavy rains are likely to continue into May.

East Africa is being pounded by unusually heavy rains linked to a combination of global weather events.