The DRC’s surrendered rebels are left in limbo
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo militia fighters housed in sordid conditions, such as at camp Mubambiro, are protesting their living conditions
Rebels
South African soldiers have been fighting in a distant land for 20 years
Troops were sent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2001 as part of the UN peacekeeping mission that became an offensive against rebels
Chad faces an uncertain future
Idriss Déby’s son takes power after strongman father dies in battle a day after his re-election
Boots, balls & bluster: Blowing the whistle on rugby ref bias
Claims of favouritism stalk the game, but the data on penalties paints a picture at odds with righteous indignation
MH17 suspect denies Ukraine rebels behind attack
International investigators said they were issuing arrest warrants for Igor Girkin and three other suspects over the downing of the Malaysia Airlines
Ebola cases in DRC top 2 000
The daily number of new Ebola cases has tripled in recent months, according to aid organizations
It is far too early to celebrate peace in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic has been in crisis for most of its existence. Can a new peace deal change things?
Yemen government ready to re-start talks with rebels
The United Nations said a day earlier it aimed to relaunch the talks within a month, after a previous attempt collapsed in September
South African sentenced to death in South Sudan
A South Sudanese court has sentenced a South African retired army colonel to death by hanging for his alleged role in supporting rebels
Rebels welcome government’s concessions, but still hold Yemeni president ‘prisoner’
Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi remains a virtual prisoner in his residence until authorities commit to implementing the agreement.
Chiefs beat Rebels 22-16 in Super Rugby match
Gareth Anscombe stepped comfortably into the boots of injured All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden, kicking 17 points to steer the Chiefs to a win.
S Sudan rebels seize oil-rich Upper Nile capital
The only region that is still producing oil in South Sudan two months after violence erupted has now been seized by rebels.
South Sudan peace talks stall again
Civil war looms after rebels spurn a proposal to end the violence raging across South Sudan.
Stormers ring in team changes for Rebels meet
The Stormers have made seven changes to their team for the final match of their Super Rugby overseas tour against the Rebels in Melbourne, Australia.
ANC: SA soldiers died for peace in CAR
The death of 13 SA soldiers in the Central African Republic has left an "indelible mark" on relations between the two countries, says the ANC.
Sharks embarrass Rebels in record Super Rugby win
The Sharks recorded their biggest Super Rugby victory on Saturday with a 64-7 humiliation of the Melbourne Rebels at Kings Park in Durban.
Syria: Opposition meets to elect rebel prime minister
The Syrian National Coalition’s prime minister will run daily life in large swathes of territory freed from regime control but mired in chaos.
Thailand, insurgents sign landmark peace agreement
Thailand’s government has signed its first-ever agreement with a rebel group in the south of the country, pledging to work towards peace talks.
DRC rebel ringleader arrested in Cape Town
The kingpin behind the plot to overthrow Democratic Republic of the Congo President Joseph Kabila has been arrested in Cape Town, says the Hawks.
Congo dissidents ‘stung’ by Hawks
The state claims to have evidence that the 19 arrested Congolese nationals were part of a secret unit to unseat the DRC president.
Farc rebels accused of killing, kidnapping despite peace talks
Colombia’s Farc rebels have kidnapped three oil workers and killed four soldiers in the nation’s south, says military sources.
Rwanda accused of aiding Congo rebels
Uganda helped the M23 militia with "logistics" as it fought a deadly and successful offensive against the Congolese army.
Congo rebels clash with army
A Congolese rebel group believed to be backed by Rwanda have resumed mortar and machine gun fire at a village just three kilometers outside of Goma.
Lions pull off rare win against Rebels
The Lions capped their final home game of the 2012 Super Rugby with a 37-32 win over the Melbourne Rebels.
Libyan rebels eye final bastion while restoring order
Libya’s interim council hopes to seize one of Muammar Gaddafi’s last strongholds without resistance as it tries to control the entire country.
Rebels besiege Gaddafi’s home town
Libyan forces closed in on Muammar Gaddafi’s home town, vowing to seize it by force if negotiations fail.
Tripoli buckling under humanitarian situation
Libyan rebels are facing a new battle by struggling to provide Tripoli’s residents with water, electricity, petrol and food.
Gaddafi desperate to reclaim order as rebels push forward
Muammar Gaddafi has urged Libyans to take up arms and crush an uprising in Tripoli as rebel troops closed on the capital for a final onslaught.
Ship meant for Tripoli evacuations comes under fire
Foreign nationals are due to be evacuated from Tripoli on a boat to Malta as fighting between rebels and Muammar Gaddafi’s forces reached the capital.
Libyan rebel chief predicts end for Gaddafi
Libyan rebel chief Mustafa Abdel Jalil says "the end is very near" for Moammar Gadaffi and that it will be "catastrophic".
Libya rebels enter strategic town near Tripoli
Rebels have hoisted their flag in a strategic town near Tripoli after the most dramatic advance in months, cutting off important routes.
Deadly stand-off between Libyan troops and insurgents
Libyan government forces and rebels have clashed around the western town of Zawiyah as insurgents try to push ever closer to Tripoli.