Arrested Zambia's UPND opposition leader to face 'treason' charges says lawyer
It is believed charges may be linked to Hakainde Hichilema's blocking of President Lungu's motorcade.
UN warns of 'mass deaths' as famine threatens 20m in Yemen and three African states
An 'avoidable humanitarian crisis' is 'fast becoming an inevitability', UN refugee agency has warned.
Oil giant Shell admits dealing with money launderer during corruption probe
Emails allegedly show Shell executives knew convicted ex-oil minister would pocket more than $1bn.
Zambia's UPND opposition leader claims 'President Edgar Lungu wants to kill me'
Claims come as security forces raided Hakainde Hichilema's home and used 'toxic gas' to force him out.
Niger's top university shut down by authorities amid violent clashes over student protest
At least 20 students demanding better studying conditions wounded following security forces response.
Thousands of refugees 'flee northern CAR for second time in less than a year'
IBTImes UK hears from UN refugee agency about displaced women forced to give birth at border.
Strikes grip DRC's Kinshasa amid divided opposition over new PM Bruno Tshibala appointment
After PM came to power, many fear that a ban on demonstrations all over DRC will ignite violence.
Rights organisations urge Zambia to remain in ICC amid claims human rights are "steadily declining"
There have been concerns about a mass African exodus from the world court.
Cabinda War FLEC rebels in Angola urge the world to act as "people die in silence"
'We are not terrorists', claims rebel group fighting for independence of oil-rich former Portuguese Congo.
DRC 'could explode' if President Kabila does not appoint Felix Tshisekedi as PM today, say experts
Kabila "could either tame tensions or trigger an explosion" says Vava Tampa at Save The Congo.
Zimbabwe opposition says it won't accept President Mugabe to 'rule from a wheelchair'
Mugabe, 93, was endorsed by his Zanu-PF party as the presidential candidate for elections in 2018.
First video evidence of Burundi's ruling party youth wing inciting rape in song
Regime slams 'inappropriate language' by Imbonerakure as IBTimes UK hears calls for rapes are widespread.
Burundi demands money from citizens in desperate effort to avoid economic meltdown
Documents obtained by IBTimes UK shows how teachers have to contribute up to an eighth of their salaries.
Four church workers charged over Sister Gloria abduction in Mali
The Colombian nun, Sister Gloria, was kidnapped last month in Mali by four armed men claiming to be jihadis.
Dozens killed and 10,000 displaced as armed groups spread in central Mali says HRW
Presence of Islamist groups and recruitment of local residents has inflamed ethnic tensions.
African diplomats warn India that racist attacks will be brought to United Nations
Threat follows a string of racially-motivated attacks on African students living in India.
Angola in crisis: 15 years since the guns fell silent, nepotism and corruption stalk a fragile nation
On 4 April 2002 warring parties signed an agreement to end 27 years of civil war.
Satirical magazine launches crowdfunding campaign for presidential candidate Francois Fillon
Fillon told a radio host he could not save money on a salary estimated at €22,900 per month.
Protests in France: Why is the Chinese community in the streets?
It is a time of heightened unease for the 1-2m people of Asian origin living in France.
Mali: Terror threat spreads after Sahel groups join forces to create new jihadist alliance
Malian authorities forced to develop an integrated security plan with the support of international forces.
Catholic priests living in hiding in DRC's restive Kasai following brutal attacks
Priests fled after unidentified militiamen attacked buildings belonging to the Catholic church in Luebo town.
Pope Francis calls for peace in DRC after condemning 'bloody clashes' in Kasai
400 people have died in ongoing violence between Kamwuina Nsapu militia and security forces.
Who is Jean-Luc Melenchon? French left-winger wants to see a 32-hour working week
Melenchon has risen steadily as a serious contender in France's upcoming presidential election.
DRC unrest: Catholic Church slams 'killings and plundering' by security forces in Kasai
Military operation under way in Kananga city to dislodge suspected Kamuina Nsapu militiamen.
UN will scale back Monusco peacekeeping force in DRC by 1,500
Reduction comes against backdrop of clashes between rebel factions and political turmoil.
'We are ashamed': Indians apologise for racist attacks on African students in Uttar Pradesh
A mob attacked a group of Nigerian students, accusing them of cannibalism and murder.
Melania Trump presents Women of Courage award to DRC activist Rebecca Kabugho
Rebecca spent months in jail for her political activism with the LUCHA pro-democracy movement.
Herdsmen burn luxury lodge of conservationist Kuki Gallmann in Kenya's drought-stricken Laikipia
Seven out of 30 tourism lodges in one of Kenya's most important wildlife areas have closed since Christmas.
Fears of government crackdown after striking Burundi students 'abducted'
Students' representatives have all gone into hiding after colleagues were arrested by security services.
African students in India to file formal complaint with African Union after string of racist attacks
Africans have been targeted in racially-motivated attacks this week, particularly in Greater Noida.
