Nigeria: Popular blogger Abubakar Sidiq Usman granted bail after arrest for 'cyber-stalking'
Usman arrested as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accuse him of cyber crimes.
Aug 10, 2016
Abubakar Shekau's video evidence of growing tensions between Boko Haram factions
Tensions increase as disputed leader Shekau refuses to acknowledge Barnawi's appointment.
Aug 09, 2016
Former Nigerian leader Goodluck Jonathan claims militant group Mend wants him dead
No reason rebels, said to have tried to kill him in 2007, will not try again, says spokesman.
Aug 09, 2016
Boko Haram: Disputed leader Abubakar Shekau vows to continue jihad in new video
Shekau denies he has been replaced by Isis-appointed Musab al-Barnawi.
Aug 09, 2016
Niger Delta: Gunmen 'disguised as priests' kill three soldiers from Operation Crocodile Smile
Attack occurred in Niger Delta where attacks blamed on Avengers have brought oil production to 30-year low.
Aug 08, 2016
Amhara and Oromia unrests: Why are Ethiopia's largest ethnic groups protesting?
Dozens feared dead during protests over disputed territories and human rights issues.
Aug 08, 2016
Tanzania cracks down on charities 'supporting' LGBT community
Homosexuality is illegal in Tanzania, where same-sex acts are punishable by life imprisonment.
Aug 08, 2016
From dream to reality: Bisi Alimi Foundation will 'promote social acceptance of gays in Nigeria'
IBTimes UK's Bisi Alimi became the first gay Nigerian to disclose his homosexuality on national TV in 2004.
Aug 06, 2016
Ugandan police arrest 20 people at Gay Pride event in Kampala
Homosexuality is illegal in Uganda, where legislators are trying to pass an anti-gay bill.
Aug 05, 2016
South Sudan troops committed atrocities in Juba, UN warns
Report comes as ministers loyal to former vice-president Machar replaced as some fear peace deal is failing.
Aug 05, 2016
Boko Haram splits as Abubakar Shekau and Abu Musab al-Barnawi fight for leadership
Isis names al-Barnawi as new leader for its ally in West Africa but Shekau claims it is a coup.
Aug 04, 2016
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir fires six ministers loyal to rebel leader Riek Machar
Tensions over former vice-president threatens peace deal as humanitarian situation grows worse.
Aug 04, 2016
Nigeria: Abubakar Shekau claims he is still Boko Haram leader
Shekau releases audio message after Isis names Abu Musab al-Barnawi new leader of Nigeria-based group.
Aug 04, 2016
Abu Musab al-Barnawi: New Boko Haram leader 'distanced himself from the killing of Muslim civilians'
Isis appoints al-Barnawi as new Boko Haram leader as Abubakar Shekau's whereabouts still unknown.
Aug 03, 2016
IS appointment of new leader al-Barnawi could mean 'more attacks in the West'
IS has appointed a new leader for its West African province, Nigeria-based Boko Haram group.
Aug 03, 2016
Isis replaces Abubakar Shekau with new Boko Haram leader Abu Musab al-Barnawi
Shekau rumoured to have been killed or replaced after failing to appear in group's videos.
Aug 03, 2016
South Africa elections: Millions due to vote in major test for ANC and President Jacob Zuma
Lack of jobs and stagnant economy are issues for party in power since end of apartheid in 1994.
Aug 03, 2016
Nigeria resumes payments to Niger Delta militants as part of amnesty program
Payments part of amnesty granted to militants in 2009 on condition they stop carrying out attacks.
Aug 03, 2016
Dapp Malawi charity linked to 'cult-like' Danish organisation Teachers Group
Group is part of movement created in Denmark to provide alternative school system to troubled youths.
Aug 02, 2016
Nigeria: Ipob leader Nnamdi Kanu is not renouncing Biafra, says wife
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK interviews Uchechi Okwu-Kanu whose Biafran leader spouse is on trial.
Aug 02, 2016
Stop the Maangamizi: Africans 'never received even an apology for slavery'
Protesters in London call for apology for slavery and atrocities during colonisation of Africa.
Aug 02, 2016
South Sudan: Agriculture minister resigns accusing government of failing peace agreement
Lam Akol Ajawin claims he cannot work under under 'such regime' as fears of new civil war loom.
Aug 02, 2016
Will Nigeria's joint offensive against Niger Delta militants spark attacks on civilians?
IBTimes UK interviews a security analyst and military spokesperson about action in Lagos and Ogun.
Aug 01, 2016
Nigeria: Joint offensive against Niger Delta militants leaves 100 dead
Offensives started months after oil pipeline attacks severely affected country's oil production.
Aug 01, 2016
Are Hizmet-linked schools in Nigeria recruiting terrorists to attack Turkey?
Turkey accuses schools linked to US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of promoting terrorism.
Jul 29, 2016
Nigeria: UN suspends aids in Boko Haram-hit Borno where hundreds of children are starving
UN said aid deliveries temporarily suspended after UN convoy ambushed by militants
Jul 29, 2016
South Sudan: Army to investigate rape allegations against Nuer women and girls
Army accused of sexually assaulting women and girls displaced by recent fighting in capital Juba
Jul 28, 2016
Morocco: Girl dies after elephant throws rocks at her during visit at Rabat Zoo
Zoo offers condolences to girl's family but says incidents of this type are rare and unforeseeable.
Jul 28, 2016
Boko Haram: Has the Nigerian army really defeated Isis-affiliated group?
Nigerian army and government often claim victory over Boko Haram.
Jul 28, 2016
South Sudan: Dimissed vice president Riek Machar 'lost trust in peace agreement'
Machar dismissed as vice president after fleeing capital Juba following deadly fighting in July
Jul 27, 2016
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