Addis Ababa master plan: Ethiopian government denies dozens killed in capital expansion protest
Activists claim dozens killed as authorities try to label protest as ethnically motivated.
Biafra protests in Lagos: We welcome demonstrations if they are peaceful, says defence
Ipob planned rallies on 16 and 17 December calling for release of leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Nnamdi Kanu: Bail ruling set for 17 December amid claims Ipob leader supports terrorism
Radio Biafra director's lawyer says Kanu's detention is unlawful and calls for justice.
Nigeria: Ex security aide Sambo Dasuki charged with £68m 'fraud'
Dasuki accused of spending National Security Adviser money on PDP delegates in presidential campaign.
Ibrahim Zakzaky: Iran urges Nigeria to protect Shia Muslims following Zaria deaths
Dozens feared dead during raid at house of leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria.
Nigeria social media bill lambasted by journalists: This is not Italy under Mussolini
IBTimesUK spoke with journalists and bloggers in Nigeria on Senator Na'Allah's controversial social media bill.
Rwanda genocide: Arusha International Criminal Tribunal to close after 21 years
ICTR was set up by the UN to try suspects for the killing of Tutsis and moderate Hutus.
Central African Republic conflict: Violence mars referendum on new constitution
Up to five people were killed as gunfire in Bangui disrupted the referendum.
Nigeria: Scores feared dead in raid at Shiite leader Ibrahim Zakzaky's home
Islamic Movement of Nigeria and army in blame game over deadly attacks.
In Focus: Anti-gay laws in Kenya cause people to be excluded by families and society
According to Kenyan laws, homosexuals can be imprisoned for 14 years - 21 in aggravated circumstances.
COP21: Rwanda's Green Party says renewable energy is essential
IBTImesUK speaks with DGPR's leader Frank Habineza as temperature, floods and crop losses increase in Rwanda.
Nnamdi Kanu: Pro-Biafran groups claim no peace talks unless Ipob leader is released
Secessionist groups say Nnamdi Kanu is the only person who can have dialogue with federal government.
Paul Kagame third term: Green Party urges Rwandans to vote against constitutional amendments
Kagame could run for third term should Rwandans approve constitutional changed in 18 December referendum.
Ethiopia: Oromo community protests in London over 'forced eviction and ethnic cleansing'
Oromos allege Ethiopian government persecutes and kills people who protest against Addis Ababa expansion.
South Africa: Rand plunges and President Zuma urged to step down after sacking finance minister
South Africans start #ZumaMustFall Twitter campaign as finance minister Nhlanhla Nene is unexpectedly fired.
Boko Haram: President Buhari says December deadline only a guideline
Earlier this year Buhari instructed military to defeat terrorists by end of the year.
Paul Kagame third term: Rwanda announces date for referendum on constitutional amendment
Kagame could run for third term in 2017 election if voters approve amendment of Article 101.
Zanzibar women divorced after voting in controversial election
Rights groups warned women have been abandoned after defying husbands' orders.
Nnamdi Kanu's wife speaks: This is why we need Biafra
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Uchechi Okwu-Kanu on why her husband advocates for independence.
Biafra: Nigeria must investigate unlawful killings in Onitsha, urges rights group
NGO Huriwa said it holds Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase accountable for alleged killings.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Spiral of violence as military counter-terror offensive fuels revenge attacks
Activists say dialogue between Boko Haram and government is necessary to eradicate terrorism.
Nigeria: President Buhari slams social media bill and defends free speech
Bill seen by critics as way to curb freedom of speech on social media and target government critics
Nigeria: Police deny killings of pro-Biafrans in Anambra and call for dialogue
Anambra police and army accused of killing at least nine demonstrators as pro-Biafra calls have intensified.
Rwanda: President Kagame will decide on third term after national referendum
Rwandans to decide on proposed constitutional changes that will see Kagame running for third term in 2017.
Nigeria: Sambisa air strikes hit Boko Haram as military scrambles to meet December deadline
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigerian defence on anti-terrorism fight and the deadline for action.
In Focus: Violence perpetrators in DRC benefit from poor coverage of conflict
IBTimesUK speaks with Phil Clark from Soas university on human rights in DRC before presidential election.
Nigeria: Outrage as lawmakers push for social media bill
Thousands have criticised lawmakers for trying to curb freedom of speech on social media.
Rwanda genocide: French officers deny failure to protect Tutsis during Operation Turquoise
French troops were deployed to Rwanda in June 1994 to protect civilians during genocide.
MTN: Nigeria reduces fine on telecoms giant to £2.2bn
Mobile giant unable to pay £3.3bn fine imposed after it allegedly failed to disconnect unregistered SIMs.
Nigeria: Nine killed by JTF military during pro-Biafra protest in Onitsha claims Ipob
Military task force allegedly killed nine pro-Biafra demonstrators as they refused to leave Niger bridge.
