We examine how negative global perceptions of the African continent affect its economies and the lives of its people.

We examine how negative global perceptions of the African continent affect its economies and the lives of its people.
The Rwanda-backed M23 is closing on the town of Kavumu in South Kivu in an offensive that has left thousands dead.
‘Worst may be yet to come’ says UN human rights chief as DRC and Rwanda deny responsibility and blame one another.
Nangaa is the leader of the Congo River Alliance that includes M23 fighters.
Aid groups help Goma residents bury 2,000 bodies after last week’s battles, fearing disease spread.
NGO ActionAid and locals say cost of some items has risen between 18% and 160% as conflict blocks aid and supplies.
The M23 armed group said it will pause its advance across DR Congo for humanitarian reasons.
Tens of thousands of IDPs are leaving and routine is tentatively returning, as residents hope for peace despite crisis.
More than 100,000 people left Kanyaruchinya camp following M23 takeover of the city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
M23 rebels have taken control of regional capital and advance deeper into the east.
Rwanda-backed rebels capture eastern DRC’s largest city of Goma as conflict intensifies in the central African nation.
M23 rebels promise to march to Kinshasa as they capture Goma and advance towards Bukavu in eastern DR Congo.
The Rwanda-backed rebels taking over territory in DR Congo have vowed to fight all the way to the capital.
M23 rebels have taken control of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in eastern DRC.