Stretching through sand and ancient history, the Nile brings water, fertility, and a sense of continuity to daily life in Egypt.

Researchers at ETH Zurich have now discovered for the first time that large blackwater lakes in the extensive peatlands of the central Congo Basin are releasing ancient carbon. To date, climate ...

It’s around 5:45 a.m., dawn in Republic of the Congo. The sun is burning off the final clouds from last night’s rain, and there’s a gentle breeze rippling the thick humidity in the air. I’m waist-deep ...

National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists issued a flood warning in Sacramento, California, on Tuesday morning as the Sacramento River hit a depth of 210.7 feet at the Tehama Bridge, putting it ...

Dec. 16 (UPI) --A rebel leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo said he and his forces will withdraw from the city of Uvira after the United States requested it. Corneille Nangaa, leader of the ...

DAKAR, Senegal — Rwanda-backed M23 rebels said Tuesday they will withdraw from Uvira, the strategic city in eastern Congo seized last week, as fighting in the region escalated despite a U.S.-mediated ...

Cutting through the heart of the continent, the Congo River is among the world’s most powerful and mysterious waterways. This video examines its geography, its role in shaping the Democratic Republic ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. KINSHASA, Congo — A boat capsized in central Congo, leaving 64 people missing, authorities said Wednesday. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat capsized in central Congo, leaving 64 people missing, authorities said Wednesday. The river barge ...

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat capsized in central Congo, leaving 64 people missing, authorities said Wednesday. The river barge sank on Monday on the mouth of the Sankuru River in Kasai province, an ...