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Today Virunga National Park, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, faces one the largest threats since its founding in 1925. As the conflict between the army and M23 rebels drags on, the wildlife living in the lush mountains and forest surrounding the combattants are also taking a hit. More information …

Nearly 40 construction workers were still missing Wednesday in the rubble of a building that collapsed in South Africa on Monday as rescue teams continued to search for survivors for a third day in the wreckage of the unfinished five-story apartment complex. Story by Clarisse Fortuné.

First step towards more transparency in the fishing sector in Senegal. On Monday, the government published a list of boats authorized to fish in Senegalese waters. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Dakar, Sira Thierji.

In tonight’s edition: Rescue teams racing to reach dozens of construction workers trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed multi-storey apartment in South Africa say they’ve made contact with around a dozen people buried alive in the rubble. At least six people were killed when the structure folded in the …

Au Tchad, au lendemain du scrutin présidentiel, l’heure est au dépouillement. Les opérations de compilation des bulletins de votes ont commencé dès lundi après la fermeture des bureaux de vote. Les résultats provisoires de ce premier tour doivent être publiés le 21 mai.

Paul Rusesabagina a accordé un entretien exclusif à France 24. Manager de l’hôtel des Mille Collines dans la capitale rwandaise, Kigali, il a sauvé les 1 268 personnes qui s’y étaient réfugiées en 1994, lors du génocide des Tutsi. Devenu un opposant à Paul Kagamé, il a été condamné pour terrorisme à 25 …

Le président algérien, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, a affirmé mardi que le dossier mémoriel avec la France sur l’époque coloniale « ne saurait faire l’objet de concessions ni de compromis » et devait être traité de manière « audacieuse ». 

Chad held its long delayed presidential election on Monday following three years of military rule under the interim president, Mahamat Deby Itno, a vote that analysts widely expected the incumbent to win. More information with France 24 journalist Claire Paccalin, from N’Djamena, Chad.

Chadians voted Monday in a presidential election aimed at ending three years of military rule but dismissed by opponents of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno as a fix. More information with our local correspondant, Claire Pacccalin and Dominique Sioudina, lecturer in public policies.

The South African Constitutional Court examines whether ex-prsident Jacob Zuma can stand in general election. More information with our local correspondent An Wentzel.