Rights groups urge Indonesia to repeal blasphemy law over Christian governor conviction
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama was sentenced to two years in jail after he was found guilty of blasphemy.
Saudi Arabia bars father from naming daughter after Ivanka Trump
Kingdom's interior ministry banned 50 names deemed as 'inappropriate and offensive' in 2014.
Boko Haram: Why Switzerland helped Nigeria secure Chibok girls' release
Freed hostages were part of more than 200 schoolgirls Boko Haram kidnapped from Chibok village in April 2014.
Libya slave trade: International Criminal Court considers probe on crimes against migrants
ICC collecting evidence on migrant-related crimes as organisations warn of 'torture archipelago' in Libya.
First Ebola – now mystery illness that killed 13 in Liberia linked to meningitis
Ministry of health calls for calm and says government is considering mass vaccination to tackle disease.
Abuse, arrest and exile: Meet the Gambians who survived Yahya Jammeh's brutal rule
Gambian exiles told of harassment, unfair trials and filthy jails during his 22 years of power.
Who is Diezani Alison-Madueke? Ex-Nigeria oil minister charged with money laundering
She was dubbed as 'one of the most powerful officials of President Goodluck Jonathan'.
Italy admits to police brutality at Genoa G8 Summit and compensates victims
Amnesty deemed case 'most serious suspension of democratic rights in Western World since World War 2'.
Somalia's president declares state of war and gives Al-Shabaab 60 days to surrender
Amid spate of attacks and kidnappings, Mohamed vows to help militants find jobs if they surrender.
Nigeria urged to release journalist arrested for 'bullying' televangelist on Instagram
Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo is being held for allegations against a prominent pastor.
Rwanda genocide anniversary: Harrowing pictures of Nyamata church massacre
On 7 April, Rwanda will commemorate 23 years since genocide that killed at least 800,000 people.
Former Nigeria oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with money laundering
Madueke, said to be 'at large', is accused of bribing three officials before the 2015 presidential election.
Eating with the fishes: Mafia runs more than 5,000 restaurants in Italy
Agriculture is now one of the priority investment areas for the underworld, reveals new report.
Murdered Giulio Regeni's family begs Pope Francis to seek truth during papal visit to Egypt
The student was tortured and murdered in 2016 as he was researching the country's economy.
Pro-Isis hackers release kill list with names and addresses of 8,000 Americans
"Kill them wherever you find them" says United Cyber Caliphate in a video released along with the list.
South Sudan frees aid workers accused of arming opposition in Yei
Government says charges against staff from Médecins Sans Frontières are valid.
Nigeria's Boko Haram kidnaps 22 girls days before Chibok mass abduction anniversary
Most of the girls kidnapped thought to be aged 17 or below and will likely become fighters' brides.
War-torn South Sudan temporarily suspends $10,000 work permit fees
Juba criticised for fee hike seen as a way to reduce influx of foreign aid workers into the country.
Pirates hijack Indian cargo ship off Somalia coast
The vessel, with its 11 crew members, was commandeered on 1 April.
Hero dog dies tackling female suicide bomber who targeted Nigeria wedding
Bomber tried to detonate explosive in Borno state, epicentre of Boko Haram's insurgency.
Bodies of coup plotters killed by Gambian strongman Jammeh's death squad discovered
Bodies were buried in military firing range near Jammeh's home village of Kanilai following 2014 failed coup.
South Sudan aid worker murders: The five most dangerous countries for NGOs
Aid agency staff have been raped, kidnapped and murdered while working in war-torn states.
Amnesty urges Nigeria's Anambra governor to investigate pro-Biafra deaths
Security forces alleged to have killed 150 pro-Biafra supporters since August 2015, something army denies.
South Sudan rebels attack foreigners to get them out of the country
Ayaz Hussein Jamali freed along two Indian oil workers, kidnapped by forces loyal to rebel Riek Machar.
Nigeria hit by Meningitis epidemic that has claimed 282 lives so far
New strain of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis not common in Nigeria and new vaccines will be required.
Has Nigeria's President Buhari really cancelled a second medical trip to the UK?
Conflicting reports on Buhari's planned medical trip to the UK have emerged.
Opposition in English Cameroon calls for federalism amid protests and internet shutdown
English areas witnessing anti-government protests and strikes over perceived marginalisation.
Mozambique university bans dreadlocks, sandals, shorts and tight dresses
Zambian police have pledged to arrest people who where mini-skirts or have their belly buttons exposed.
Aid agencies 'will not abandon' South Sudan amid spate of murders, rapes and kidnappings
The UN says 79 aid workers have been killed since the war began - 12 since the beginning of 2017
Ethiopia extends state of emergency by four months
Emergency declared in October 2016 following anti-government protests in Oromia and Amhara regions.
