South Africa: Justice minister appeals parole for assassin of anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani
Polish immigrant Janusz Walus originally sentenced to life imprisonment for 1993 murder.
Ethiopia protesters: No, we don't have self-rule in Oromia state
Demonstrators and activists deny Ethiopian government's statement on its democracy.
Nigeria Fulani militants: Who are the Muslim herdsmen linked to Boko Haram?
Fulani herdsmen attack private properties in fight for land control in northern and central Nigeria.
Breast ironing: From Britain to Cameroon young girls are mutilated to hide puberty
Breast ironing is carried out to discourage pre-marital sex and early pregnancies.
Boko Haram: Abubakar Shekau's latest propaganda video 'could be fake'
Allegations are that an old video was used with intentions of breaking up terror group.
South Africa Guptagate: ANC denies support for probe on corruption allegations
Opposition calls for investigation into dealings of Gutpa family and son of President Zuma.
Boko Haram: Chibok girls' parents going to Cameroon to verify child suicide bomber claim
The arrested minor claims she is one of the 219 girls abducted by Boko Haram.
Boko Haram: Leader Abubakar Shekau may quit but defence ministry warns fight still goes on
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigeria's defence ministry on latest video released by Boko Haram's leader.
South Africa Guptagate: Hawks police mull corruption probe into Gupta brothers and Duduzane Zuma
Opposition calls for investigation into Gupta family and President Zuma's son Duduzane.
Nigeria: Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau appears in new video after months of silence
Shekau was rumoured to have been replaced or killed after months of absence from propaganda videos.
Nigeria: NNPC announces fuel scarcity to continue as new budget approved
Petroleum minister Ibe Kachikwu says oil from refineries to be kept in "strategic reserves".
Myanmar is creating new generation of prisoners of conscience warns Amnesty International
Amnesty claims Myanmar using military-era laws to persecute people but new government can change things.
Ethiopia: Government says Oromia has self-rule but activists vow to continue protests
IBTimes UK speaks with Ethiopian official on Oromo protests as activists claim death toll reached 400.
South Africa: ANC denies President Zuma offered to resign following corruption allegations
ANC has 'full confidence' in Zuma who is accused of corruption through ties with controversial Gupta family.
Nigeria: Former US congressman and Biafra relief flights pilot Robert Dornan backs referendum
Dornan is latest public figure to call for referendum on independence of Biafra from Nigeria.
South Africa Guptagate: Despite fresh corruption allegations President Zuma 'won't be ousted'
Analysts say Zuma will lose trust of ANC party due to corruption allegations and growing discontent.
Ethiopia: Tourism, industrial parks and irrigation schemes can 'reduce drought effects'
IBTimes UK speaks with Ethiopian official on government's effort to cope with worst drought in 50 years.
Nigeria elections 2016: Who is behind outbreak of deadly violence in oil-rich Rivers state?
Political violence mars re-run election in volatile Rivers state amid state of emergency calls.
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu arrest 'catalyst for new Biafran agitation', says Ipob leader's wife
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with wife of Ipob leader on trial for treasonable felony charges.
South Africa: President Jacob Zuma under pressure as anger mounts over Guptagate
Fresh allegations emerge on Gupta family's involvement in country's political scene.
Boko Haram: 89 death sentences will 'spark retaliatory attacks' in Cameroon and Nigeria
Counter-terrorism experts claim further attacks expected as death sentence not deterrent for terrorists.
Biafra Coca-Cola cans: Soft drink company denies support for political causes
Coca-Cola releases statement after cans with pro-Biafran slogans appear in Nigeria.
South Africa's Mcebisi Jonas and Guptagate scandal: Who are the Guptas?
IBTimes UK looks at the wealthy Gupta family, accused of wielding excessive political influence in South Africa.
Nigeria: Women 'disgusted' as equality bill incompatible with Quran and Bible rejected
Nigerians post on social media about bill's rejection and its setback for women's rights.
Maiduguri bombers: Boko Haram-style attacks also happen in Europe, says Nigerian ministry
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigeria's defence on mosque suicide bombings and fight against terrorism.
Nigeria: Pictures of Coca-Cola cans 'supporting' Biafra and Nnamdi Kanu flood social media
Biafran media claims Nigerian shops are selling customised 'Nnamdi Kanu' Coca-Cola cans.
Nigeria: Suicide blasts kill 22 in Maiduguri mosque in suspected Boko Haram attack
Two female suicide bombers detonate explosives in mosque in Maiduguri in north east of country
South Africa: 'Disgraceful' government conduct allowed Omar al-Bashir to escape genocide trial
Appeal court rules government should have arrested Sudan's president who is wanted by ICC.
Equatorial Guinea: Who is Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Africa's longest-serving leader?
IBTimes UK looks at the political career of Africa's longest-serving leader since 1979 coup d'etat.
Zimbabwe: Four million face hunger as maize is running out and aid deadline looms
Zimbabwe is one of the worst affected countries by severe drought exacerbated by the El Nino effect.