South Sudan's President Salva Kiir blames neighbour's Sharia law for 2011 independence
South Sudan became the world's newest nation following a referendum on independence after years of civil war.
President Buhari's sister urges Nigerians to pray for leader amid health mystery
Ill-health rumors and death allegations are spreading as Buhari, 74, remains in the UK for medical treatment.
Kenya high court blocks Dadaab refugee camp closure in 'historic' ruling
Court says forcibly repatriating refugees is anti-constitutional as it amounts to "group persecution".
Half of Somalia's population facing hunger as spectre of devastating 2011 famine resurfaces
IBTimes UK interviews director of World Vision Somalia on extent of food scarcity in conflict-ridden country.
'Namibia First' promotional video wants Donald Trump to know country 'also has a wall, built by China'
Namibian travel company releases parody video to promote good relations with US president.
Boko Haram-fuelled famine threatens 120,000 Nigerians as Lake Chad crisis deepens, UN warns
Impoverished Lake Chad basin in deep humanitarian crisis due to violence and drought.
Somalia elects a president - Here are 5 things you need to know
MPs and Senators will elect new president amid a security and corruption crisis and looming famine.
Italian town to build €80,000 marble Donald Trump statue
Honour and Dishonour Park also contains figures of David Bowie and the Costa Concordia captain.
#IStandWithNigeria: Vice-president Osinbajo addresses grievances as Buhari ill-health fears mount
Osinbajo addresses anti-government protests as President Buhari prolongs medical leave in UK.
Nigerians demand 'truth' on President Buhari's health as medical leave in UK extended
Nigeria leader, who was expected to return to Nigeria on 6 February, extended stay for further medical tests.
South Sudan war: Egypt denies bombing rebels in Upper Nile as conflict rages on
SPLA-IO accuses Cairo of targeting rebels and warns of risks of a regional war.
#IStandWithNigeria: Abuja and Lagos witness protests against economic hardship
Protests taking place as President Muhammadu Buhari currently on medical leave in the UK.
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari extends medical leave in UK amid ill health rumours
Presidency says leader not in a serious condition and he is just awaiting medical test results.
ICC has no plans to probe Gambia's ex-president Yahya Jammeh 'for now'
IBTimes UK talks to ICC on possible investigation after Jammeh goes into exile in Equatorial Guinea.
ICC 'not just about Africa' with probes planned for Afghanistan, Colombia, Iraq, Palestine, Ukraine
ICC talks to IBTimes UK on allegations of bias against African leaders as AU backs mass withdrawal plan.
UK calls for end to violence in English Cameroon amid crackdown and exodus to French zones
Activists held amid internet shutdown in English Cameroon where battle for self-determination rages on.
ICC mass withdrawal plan could mean a new dawn for African institutions
IBTimes UK analyses meaning behind plan for mass withdrawal from ICC backed by the African Union.
The Gambia: Dog that killed son of President Adama Barrow put down
Habib Barrow, 8, died on way to hospital after he was bitten by the dog near capital Banjul on 15 January.
Is Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari dead or alive?
Nigerian officials maintain leader 'alive and well' as protests against death rumours hit capital Abuja.
Gambian youths demand NA resignation in first 'democratic' protest under Barrow
Protesters want resignation of those who prolonged ex-leader Yahya Jammeh's rule.
Fresh violence in South Sudan crushes hopes for thousands in need of urgent help
South Sudan conflict has killed thousands and displaced millions amid warnings country is on verge of genocide.
African Union approves mass withdrawal from ICC over war crimes 'bias'
The decision, not legally binding, comes amid growing criticism of the court's alleged prejudice towards African leaders.
Edward Snowden among hundreds criticising internet shutdown in English-speaking Cameroon
English Cameroon rocked by months-long protests and strike against perceived marginalisation and use of French.
No peace in sight for war-torn South Sudan as new clashes erupt in Malakal
South Sudan conflict has killed thousands and displaced millions amid warnings country on verge of genocide.
Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders: 'This is why there are so many militant groups in oil-rich Nigeria'
Exclusive: IBTimes UK interviews NDRC, one of the latest groups emerged in restive oil-rich Niger Delta.
Why Gambia's peaceful transfer of power does not mean democracy for rest of Africa
Has Gambia's peaceful transfer of power become a beacon for African democracy?
Suspected Boko Haram suicide attack kills two in mosque, weeks after Maiduguri University blast
Attacks blamed on Boko Haram continue as government and army claim fight against terrorists nearly over.
Five anti-voodoo cult members suffocate to death as they burn incense waiting for world to end
Baname church members told to to stay in prayer rooms to avoid being 'held accountable' when world ended.
Gambian refugees return home hoping President Barrow will do more 'than what Jammeh did for us'
IBTimes UK met Gambian refugees who had fled to Senegal following political crisis in their country.
Kenyan troops to rejoin UN mission in war-torn South Sudan as fighting continues
Kenya pulled out troops last year following dismissal of UNMISS chief, Kenyan Lieutenant General Ondieki.
