South Sudan: Parliament passes bill limiting foreign-aid workers amid humanitarian crisis
NGOs fear the law would hinder humanitarian work in a country affected by ongoing civil war.
MT Leon Dias hijacking: Nationality of five hostages disclosed as Biafran link is 'highly unlikely'
Biafra issue is likely a cover up for hijacking, maritime security expert tells IBTimes UK.
Syria: Nigerian President Buhari attends London conference to support 'anti-terror war'
President Muhammadu Buhari is to return to Nigeria after an official visit to France and UK.
Niger Delta militants 'free hijacked ship' with MT Leon Dias now in custody of Benin navy
Suspected militants threatened to blow up ship unless Nigeria freed Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Watch Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's address at the European Parliament
President Buhari said Nigeria seeks cooperation on fight against corruption, crime and terrorism.
Nigeria: Niger Delta militants alliance appears impossible as 'we are all Biafrans'
Pro-Biafrans deny involvement in ship hijacking, claim resistance shared among all groups in 'Biafraland'.
Nigeria: Former vice president Namadi Sambo's office raided by anti-corruption agency EFCC
His office in Abuja raided in connection with an arms procurement investigation ordered by President Buhari
Joseph Kabila: From kadogos commander to DRC's youngest leader
IBTimes UK looks at Kabila's rise to power as 2016 presidential election looms.
Nnamdi Kanu: Militants supporting Biafra threaten to blow up hijacked ship if Ipob leader not freed
Pro-Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu is being detained by Nigerian authorities on treasonable felony charges.
Nigeria, Italy strengthen relations as Prime Minister Matteo Renzi visits Abuja
Italy, Nigeria strengthen cooperation on training and intelligence to fight corruption and end terrorism.
South Sudan conflict: African Union blames government and rebels for ongoing violence
Commission monitoring ceasefire blames both warring sides for failing to achieve piece in war-torn nation.
Nigeria: Boko Haram attacks 'desperate attempt to grab media attention'
More than 110 people killed in recent attacks blamed on Boko Haram, while defence claims offensive successful.
General Ahmadu Mohammed: Nigeria defence spokesperson rejects Amnesty 'war crime allegations'
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimesUK speaks with government official on reinstatement of general after Amnesty report.
John Mpaliza: We are all connected to abuses in DRC fuelled by economic war
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Peace Walking Man on human right abuses in DRC
Nigeria: Lawyer files complaint with ICC urging probe on 'abuses against Biafrans'
Dutch lawyers interviewed dozens of people allegedly victim of abuses including torture and murder.
Nigeria: Abuja court denies bail to pro-Biafran Ipob leader Nnamdi Kanu
Justice John Tsoho adjourns case on treasonable charges against Kanu to 9 February.
Central African Republic: UN investigating six more cases of alleged sexual abuse by EU troops
Children in conflict-ridden CAR region have said they were abused by Georgian and French peacekeepers.
Nigeria: Governments must tackle root of terrorism or Boko Haram 'will regroup elsewhere'
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with barrister and philantropist Zannah Mustapha on fight against Boko Haram.
South Sudan conflict: Five reasons why the civil war is happening
IBTimes UK analyses the causes of the conflict and its repercussions on South Sudanese civilians.
Boko Haram: Cameroon closes markets along Nigeria border following deadly attacks
Markets closed after government warns that Cameroon has been attacked 30 times since start of 2016.
Kenya: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari urges international community to act against terrorism
Buhari spoke about terrorism fight during ceremony to hounour Kenyan soldiers killed by Al-Shabaab.
South Sudan war: Leaders blamed for massacres as UN calls for arms embargo
UN panel says Salva Kiir and Riek Machar should face sanctions as they are still in control of militia groups.
Nigeria Zaria killings: IMN releases names of 700 missing Shias as Zakzaky returns to Abuja
Shia Muslims claim 705 people have gone missing following army raid in Zaria in December 2015.
Rwanda: Suspected Isis-recruiting imam shot dead by police in custody escape attempt
Deputy imam Muhammad Mugemangango had been under investigation for suspected recruiting activities.
El Nino: Ethiopia making 'every effort' to mitigate devastating drought as 10 million at risk
IBTimes UK speaks to Ethiopian diplomat on emergency response to tackle food insecurity and famine risks.
Nigeria: Bail ruling for Pro-Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu set for 29 January
Justice John Tsoho to give final ruling on bail application for Ipob leader, charged with treasonable felony.
South Sudan conflict: Rebel leader Riek Machar seeks Uganda's help to end civil war
Machar to meet President Museveni as latest South Sudan peace deal in jeopardy.
South Sudan fails to appoint unity government as fears of new violence spread
Creation of a transitional government was a key condition for the implementation of the peace deal.
Boko Haram: Nigerian army kills dozens of terrorists and frees 370 hostages in Borno state
Nigerian army conducts raids across Bono state as joint offensive continues.
DRC: Violence against women and girls 'likely to increase' should President Kabila remain in power
IBTimes UK speaks with Panzi foundation on dangers to women and girls if political situation worsens in DRC.