Hajj 2016: Saudi Arabia 'obstacles' stop Iranians from making the Islamic pilgrimage
Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia collapsed after 460 Iranians died in a stampede during Hajj 2015.
Nigeria's oil production halved as Niger Delta Avengers warn something big about to happen
Group condemns perceived marginalisation in Niger Delta and demands greater shares of oil revenues.
Ivory Coast rejects former First Lady Simone Gbagbo's appeal against 20-year sentence
At least 3,000 people were killed in post-election violence in 2010.
Muhammadu Buhari's one year in office: Boko Haram and Biafra agitation stall Nigeria
Buhari promised he would end corruption and terrorism and revitalise crippled economy.
South Africa's Jacob Zuma: From poor upbringing to leader of Africa's third largest economy
IBTimes UK looks at Zuma's life and political career, marred by corruption scandals and allegations of rape.
South Africa is 'a friend of Palestine' says Jacob Zuma ahead of Middle East Conference
Jacob Zuma and Mahmoud Abbas meet in Cape Town to strengthen relations.
Niger Delta Avengers says it is responsible for Chevron pipeline attack
Militants urged oil company not to carry out repair works at platform previously attacked.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu denied bail
Abuja Appeal Court upholds decision to deny bail amid fears Kanu could flee Nigeria due to dual citizenship.
Boko Haram: How obsession with Chibok girls is 'fuelling' deadly insurgency in Nigeria
Care for All movement aims to show scale of Boko Haram's insurgency goes well beyond Chibok kidnapping.
Italian security operator Cristian Provvisionato 'trapped in Mauritania' in mysterious cyber crime case
Provvisionato was supposed to remain in Mauritania for up to 10 days.
South Africa forced evictions: Who are the Red Ants?
Security company Red Ants is known for carrying out evictions which sometimes turn violent.
Nigeria: Kaduna state declares 'tomato state of emergency' as Leaf Miner moth ravages farms
Tomato Leaf Miner, also known as Tuta Absoluta has caused losses of at least 1bn naira in Kaduna State.
South Africa: Forced eviction workers killed in violent Hammanskraal protest
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party blamed for violence but residents say protest is apolitical.
Niger Delta Avengers and Fulani herdsmen: Nigeria's Anglican Church fears new conflicts
Diocese of Abuja of the Church of Nigeria urges groups behind recent attacks to cease violent activities.
South Africa: 783 corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma not reinstated
Charges relate to controversial 1999 arms deal, marred by graft and corruption allegations.
Inside Sambisa Forest: The last Boko Haram stronghold and possible location of Chibok girls
The former game reserve in northeastern Nigeria is now a stronghold of Islamic extremist group.
Tanzania: Three killed in terror attack at Masjid Rahmani mosque in Mwanza
Attack carried out days after video of 'East African branch of the Islamic State' in Tanzania emerges.
Gambia Rising: Pro-democracy protests and government's crackdown explained
Gambians have been calling for electoral reforms and President Yahya Jammeh to step down.
Boko Haram: Rescued Chibok girl Amina Ali arrives in Abuja to meet President Buhari
Amina Ali was rescued more than two years after being kidnapped by Boko Haram from Chibok village.
Same fate as Nnamdi Kanu awaits me says pro-Biafran protester arrested in London
IBTimes UK interviews pro-Biafran activist arrested in London for trying to confront President Buhari.
Niger Delta militants vow to shut oil and gas plants unless Nnamdi Kanu, Sambo Dasuki released
Egbesu Mightier Fraternity affiliated with newly established Niger Delta Avengers militant group.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Kidnapped Chibok girl found 'breastfeeding a child'
Amina Nkek is believed to be one of the 276 schoolgirls abducted from Chibok village in April 2014.
Nigeria fuel crisis: Labour Congress to go ahead with strike despite court ruling
Unions called for action after government increased petrol prices by two-thirds to help tackle fuel shortage.
UK denies claims it is trying to oust South Africa's President Jacob Zuma
African National Congress accuses UK of 'working with America to unseat democratic government'.
Nigeria fuel crisis: Strike expected as talks over petrol price rises reach stalemate
Anger as Nigeria scraps petrol subsidies by increasing prices to curb ongoing fuel shortage.
FGM is a global health issue that violates rights – World Health Organisation
World Health Organisation has defined female genital mutilation as severely harmful with 'no benefits'.
Nigerian army arrests suspected members of Niger Delta Avengers militant group
Newly established group demands end of perceived marginalisation in oil-rich Niger Delta region.
Nigeria's anti-terror DNA databank is a start but not enough to fight Boko Haram
DNA data will help government locate criminals and terrorists such as Boko Haram.
Nigeria fuel crisis talks as national strike looms over high prices following end of subsidy
Calls for nationwide strikes sparked in Nigeria as petrol prices increased by two-thirds.
Niger Delta Avengers: militant group 'might result in new conflict' in oil-rich Nigeria
IBTimes UK speaks with terrorism expert David Otto on dangers posed by new militants in the Niger Delta.
