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Lebanese activists protest against law allowing rapists to marry victims to escape punishment
Article 522 of the Lebanese penal code allows rapists to avoid prosecution if they marry rape victims.
Dec 07, 2016
Sudan reacts as Juba wants SPLM-IO offices closed: 'We have contacts with both sides'
South Sudan has accused its neighbour Sudan of aiding Riek Machar's rebels, something Khartoum denies.
Dec 07, 2016
Cameroon denies using excessive force amid claims of killings in Anglophone protests
Protesters in Northwest and Southwest regions call for end of use of French and perceived disenfranchisement.
Dec 06, 2016
21,000 Rohingya Muslims flee to Bangladesh to escape persecution in Myanmar
Rohingya flee Rakhine state following alleged crackdown by government forces, which Myanmar denies.
Dec 06, 2016
Nigeria accuses aid agencies of spreading 'non-existent' hunger fears in Boko Haram-affected north-east
Thousands killed and millions displaced in Nigeria's north-east due to seven-year-long Boko Haram insurgency.
Dec 06, 2016
Gambia: UDP opposition leader and 18 others granted bail days after Adama Barrow wins election
Defendants given three-year prison term for taking part in 'unauthorised' rallies demanding electoral reforms.
Dec 05, 2016
Turkish and Ghanaian criminals who ran fake US embassy in Accra for over a decade arrested
Fraudsters charged $6,000 (£4,714) for fraudulently obtained but legitimate US visas and false documents.
Dec 05, 2016
Nigeria turns east: Russia and Pakistan now selling warplanes to help in Boko Haram fight
Decision comes as US refuses to sell arms to Nigeria due to alleged human rights abuses committed by army.
Dec 05, 2016
Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh to 'concede defeat'
Jammeh, who has been in power since 1994, lost to Adama Barrow, from the UDP opposition party.
Dec 02, 2016
400,000 children face famine in northeastern Nigeria as offensive against Boko Haram continues
Boko Haram blamed for the death of at least 20,000 people and the displacement of millions.
Dec 02, 2016
'Clown of Aleppo' who bought relief to injured children dies in air strike
Anas al-Basha, 24, killed in air strike as Syrian forces increase offensive in rebel-held eastern Aleppo.
Dec 02, 2016
Third Sudanese Civil War: SPLM-N 'fights for secularism' in South Kordofan and Blue Nile
EXCLUSIVE IBTimesUK interviews secretary general of SPLM-N, banned political party and rebel group in Sudan.
Dec 01, 2016
Nnamdi Kanu trial: Ipob leader denied bail faces life imprisonment if found guilty
Leader of secessionist movement calling for Biafra independence is facing treason charges in Nigeria.
Dec 01, 2016
Ethiopia's leading opposition leader Merera Gudina arrested after EU visit
Gudina accused of 'violating state of emergency' by attending European Parliament hearing in Brussels.
Dec 01, 2016
Ohio State Isis knife attacker was 'Somali refugee who should not have been here' says Trump
President-elect previously made controversial remarks on Somali community during electoral campaign.
Nov 30, 2016
Ethiopia: 15 Ginbot 7 members killed in foiled 'Eritrea-backed' terror attack
Ethiopia has often accused Eritrea of trying to destabilise the country, something Asmara denies.
Nov 30, 2016
It's time for Saudi women to drive says outspoken Prince Alwaleed bin Talal
Member of Saudi royal family says some bans are 'more restrictive than what is allowed by religion'.
Nov 30, 2016
Beyond Boko Haram: Photographer Fati Abubakar captures resilience of Borno state communities
IBTimes UK interviews photographer Fati Abubakar on daily life in Borno, ravaged by Boko Haram insurgency.
Nov 29, 2016
Sudan strike: Authorities 'confiscate' independent newspapers as civil disobedience continues
Opposition and activists called for strike in protest against fuel subsidy cuts and rising cost of living.
Nov 29, 2016
Nigerian President Buhari 'disappointed' peace deal not implemented in war-torn South Sudan
South Sudan civil war has killed more than 50,000 people and displaced millions since 2013.
Nov 29, 2016
Brazilian football team plane crash as it happened: Five survivors found amid wreckage
The flight which crashed en route to Medellin airport was carrying 72 passengers and nine crew members.
Nov 29, 2016
Sudan claims three-day strike failed after receiving 'kiss of death' by SPLM-N banned political party
IBTimesUK talks to Sudanese envoy and SPLM-N banned political party on strike against fuel subsidy cuts.
Nov 28, 2016
Jacob Zuma faces no confidence vote from within his ruling ANC party
ANC National Executive Committee to discuss no confidence motion put forward by tourism minister Derek Hanekom.
Nov 28, 2016
Fuel subsidy cuts spark three-day strike in Sudan as 'people cannot take it anymore'
Sudan opposition party tells IBTimes UK people can no longer cope with country's crippled economy.
Nov 28, 2016
Nigerian senators urge probe into alleged 'killings' of pro-Biafran protesters
Nigerian security forces often accused of violence against unarmed protesters calling for Biafra breakaway.
Nov 25, 2016
Women's rights groups outraged over lenient sentence for HIV-positive Malawi 'hyena'
Eric Aniva admitted to having sex with more than 100 women and girls without revealing he is HIV-positive.
Nov 25, 2016
Cameroon reopens border markets with Nigeria as Boko Haram attacks decrease
Boko Haram has been carrying out attacks in northeastern Nigeria and neighbouring countries since 2009.
Nov 25, 2016
Rwanda urges Vatican to apologise for Catholic Church role in genocide due to 'inadequate' apology
More than 800,000 ethnic Tutsi and moderate Hutu were massacred in three months in 1994.
Nov 24, 2016
Two female suicide bombers attack Cameroon's Far North in suspected Boko Haram attack
Nigeria-based Boko Haram renowned for forcing civilians to carry out suicide-bombing missions.
Nov 24, 2016
Nigerian army denies killing 150 Biafran separatists saying it prevented 'ethnic clashes'
Nigerian army reacts to Amnesty's claims of violence against supporters of independence of Biafran territories.
Nov 24, 2016
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