South Africa: Ex-gold miners to sue mining companies over lung disease in landmark court ruling
South Gauteng High Court ruling paves way for potentially the biggest class action in South Africa's history.
Niger Delta Avengers threaten to 'blow up all oil locations' if demands are not met
Newly established group has claimed its attacks have already halved oil production in the Niger Delta area.
Ending fuel subsidy in Nigeria 'sensible first step' towards ending corruption
IBTimes UK speaks with consultant on Nigeria's decision to increase fuel prices amid crippled economy.
President Paul Kagame: 'I did not ask for a third term but Rwandans want me to stay'
The Rwandan president addresses the 2015 referendum which enabled him to run for third term in 2017 election.
South African Judge Mabel Jansen on special leave over blacks rape 'pastime' claim
Mabel Jansen to face quiz over claim rape part of black people's culture.
Rwanda hosts World Economic Forum on Africa to boost continent's digital dawn
Rwanda to host economic forum for the first time after bouncing back from 1994 genocide.
Nigeria's President Buhari to David Cameron's 'fantastically corrupt' jibe: Don't apologise, return stolen funds
Nigeria leader reacts to David Cameron claims that African nation is 'fantastically corrupt'.
Gambian diplomat Samsudeen Sarr defends use of deadly force against 'foreign-sponsored uprising'
Gambia's deputy ambassador to the UN accused of inciting violence against protesters in his country.
Nigeria: Amnesty's report on Nigeria's Giwa barracks deaths 'far from truth' claims army
Amnesty urges Nigeria to close Giwa barracks where 149 people, including babies,died 'in horrific conditions'.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafran protesters 'not even born' during civil war, chides President Buhari
Nigerian leader speaks on importance of unity as breakaway calls continue in southeastern Nigeria.
Gambian diplomat Samsudeen Sarr allegedly threatens to shoot protesters in leaked tape
Sarr allegedly made remarks hours after security forces clashed with demonstrators in capital Banjul.
South African judge Mabel Jansen claims black men take pleasure from raping children
Mabel Jansen says comments where taken out of context while thousands call for her to be sacked.
Gambia: Protests continue as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe appears in court
Darboe and 19 opposition supporters charged in connection with April protest amid calls for electoral reforms.
Who are the Niger Delta Avengers? Nigeria's oil and gas production threatened by new militants
New group vows to attack oil and gas facilities until government ends perceived marginalisation.
Rwanda: 49 killed in landslides caused by heavy rains
Landslides and floods in Rwanda has been exacerbated by El Nino phenomenon.
Gambia: Activists charged with felony in protests to unseat President Yahya Jammeh
Defendants charged with inciting violence as activists call for impartial investigation.
Jacob Zuma could face 783 corruption charges as 2009 arms deal ruling set aside by High Court
National Prosecuting Authority will now decide whether to reinstate the charges.
Equatorial Guinea: President Nguema, Africa's longest-serving leader, re-elected with 94% landslide
Mbasogo, 73, has ruled Equatorial Guinea since overthrowing his uncle in 1979 coup d'etat.
Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen and pro-Biafrans threaten Nigeria's unity from north to south
Nigeria's unity is at risk, from Boko Haram terrorists to the Pro-Biafran movement.
South Sudan envoy hopes Riek Machar's return to Juba will allow citizens 'rebuild their lives'
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK interviews South Sudanese ambassador on Machar's return to Juba and peace process.
Enugu attacks: Southerners in Nigeria 'have been targeted for decades'
IBTimesUK speaks with BGIE's leader on Enugu incident as president Buhari calls for end of attacks by herdsmen
Biafran government in exile: We too want our own Brexit
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK interviews prime minister of self-proclaimed BGIE as calls for independence grow.
Nigeria corruption: OccupyNASS protesters urge senate president Bukola Saraki to resign
Protesters call for end to corruption as President Buhari's anti-graft fight continues.
Gambian ambassador to the UN sparks outrage for claiming ethnic hatred behind protests
IBTimes UK speaks with Gambian activist about the government's position on April protests.
South Africa: Sports bodies banned from bidding for global events after using few black players
Ban affects rugby, cricket, athletics and netball federations for failing to meet transformation targets.
Nigeria: Dozens killed in Enugu state in suspected attack by Fulani herdsmen
Between 20 and 48 people killed in southeastern Nigeria as attacks blamed on Fulani militants on the rise.
Talking Through Art: How passion for art and craft is helping Rwanda's disabled beggars
IBTimes UK visits Kigali's NGO where homeless people with physical impairments learn professional skills.
Sudan blames opposition for student protests sparked by Kordofan University death
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Sudanese official on ongoing protests at universities across country.
Zaria massacre: Nigerian army lambasts 'biased and premature' Amnesty International report
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigerian army and Amnesty on 'unlawful' killings in Kaduna state.
Nigeria: Boko Haram anti-terror fight goes beyond rescuing Chibok girls says defence ministry
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Nigerian official about anti-terror offensive and hostages.
