Isatou Touray: Meet first female presidential candidate in Gambia's history
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews the Gambia's first female presidential candidate Isatou Touray.
Idris Bobrisky Okuneye: Who is 'Africa's first male Barbie'?
Self-claimed SnapChat King claims he is not gay and he likes wearing women's clothes.
John Lennon letter returning MBE due to 'Britain's involvement in Biafran war' valued at £60k
The 1967 declaration of Republic of Biafra sparked a civil war in Nigeria that caused millions of deaths.
Rwandan genocide suspect and FDLR commander Habyarimana Mucebo arrested in DRC
Mucebo wanted in Rwanda for alleged role in 1994 massacres of Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
Nigeria's ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan sues anti-corruption agency for $200m
EFCC froze some of Jonathan's accounts as part of an investigation on alleged money-laundering charges.
Isis in Somalia: The Islamic State's fight to establish a foothold in East Africa
In 2015, a faction of Somalia-based al-Shabaab terrorists pledged alliance to the Islamic State terror group
Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh 'wants to avoid ICC prosecution' for human rights abuses
Gambia wants to pull out from ICC claiming the court fails to investigate crimes committed by the West.
Ethiopia blames international community as troops withdraw from Somalia in face of al-Shabaab threat
Al-Shabaab militants have recaptured three towns since Ethiopian troops withdrew in October.
Niger Delta Avengers resume oil facilities attacks as warning against repairs during negotiations
NDA says it fights to end disenfranchisement of Delta's poor communities and get greater oil revenue shares.
Ethiopia state of emergency 'could further inflame issues' at the heart of Oromo protests
Analyst tells IBTimes UK grievances in Oromia 'an old problem' state of emergency might not be able to solve.
Quetta terror attacks: The growth of Islamic terrorism in Balochistan
Islamic terorrism increases in secular Balochistan as Pakistan face accusations of inaction against terrorism.
Former Ivory Coast first lady's war crimes trial unfair say defence barred from calling witnesses
Simone Gbagbo accused of crimes against humanity for alleged role in 2010 election violence.
'Yes' camp kicks off referendum campaign on constitutional changes in Ivory Coast
Proposed changes on presidential eligibility fuel speculations Ouattara may seek third term in 2020.
83 'poorly equipped' soldiers still missing following Boko Haram attack in Gashigar
Soldiers went missing during heavy fighting in Gashigar village, on the border with Niger, on 17 October.
South Sudan on same staircase to break up as former Yugoslavia says former defence chief
IBTimes UK interviews Majak D'Agoot on civil war and the peace process in the world's newest nation.
'I was cut with a sharp razor blade and no anaesthetic' – FGM survivor recounts her ordeal
IBTimes UK interviews Nigerian journalist on how female genital mutilation impacted on her life.
Isis claims responsibility for multiple attacks in Kirkuk
Gunfire rings out in city as militants wearing suicide vests target police headquarters and government buildings.
South Africa to quit International Criminal Court due to 'incompatibility'
Country claimed in 2015 it wanted to leave ICC following criticism for refusing to arrest Sudan's President.
President Buhari meets 21 Chibok girls freed by Boko Haram
President vows government will fight to ensure remaining 197 girls kidnapped in Chibok will be released.
Why Boko Haram claims Western education is wrong and why Nigeria should listen
IBTimesUK interviews researcher Atta Barkindo, who has translated several Boko Haram videos and audio clips.
Gondar government denies citizens are striking in response to state of emergency
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK interviews Ethiopian official on Gondar strike and state of emergency.
Gondar city launches three-day strike in response to Ethiopia state of emergency
Emergency declared in October over 'biggest anti-government unrest' Ethiopia has witnessed in recent years.
Home-made arsenal found at home of mafia and Isis sympathiser in Naples
Firework retailer Diego Oddati Menna arrested after praising terror groups on social media.
Five things Ethiopia has banned under its state of emergency
Social media, diplomats' movement and TV among things banned after anti-government protests result in the death of hundreds.
South Sudan blames forces loyal to ousted vice president Riek Machar for 60 deaths in Malakal
Fresh clashes occur months after Machar fled from war-torn South Sudan and was dismissed as vice president.
Mass arrests in Ethiopia's Oromia region days after state of emergency declared
The 1,000 arrested are accused of violence and property damage and more are expected to be detained.
Another 83 kidnapped Chibok girls could be freed by Boko Haram faction
Days after the release of 21 of the 219 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in April 2014 others may be freed.
Gunmen attack Niger prison where al-Qaeda and Boko Haram militants are held
Situation at the maximum security centre is unclear but Niger has often been attacked by members of the terror groups.
Children killed in fresh air strikes in Aleppo hours after West threatens economic sanctions
West issues threat to Russia and Syria over continuous bombing of city.
Ethiopia reveals new rules during state of emergency over continuing protests
People barred from contacting 'terrorists', watching some media channels and rallying without permission.
