May
Thousands flee as volcano erupts in eastern Congo
Nyiragongo’s last eruption in 2002 killed 250 people and left 120,000 homeless. It is one of the world’s most active volcanoes and is considered among the most dangerous.
- Djafar Al Katanty and Hereward Holland
April
Chad’s president killed ‘on battlefield’
Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the central African nation for more than three decades, was killed on the battlefield in a fight against rebels, according to the military.
- Krista Larson and Edouard Takedji
