Nigeria: President Buhari urged to end fuel subsidy and privatise oil refineries
Nigeria is Africa's biggest crude oil producer but its lack of refineries means it has to import fuel.
Sudan violence: Do not abandon people in Darfur urges US envoy to UN
Violence is increasing in Darfur as Sudan's government calls for Unamid mission to leave the country.
Boko Haram: Nigerian army denies Chad carried out airstrikes in Nigeria
Chad said it carried out airstrikes in Nigeria to avenge attack in capital N'Djamena blamed on Boko Haram.
In Focus: 'Hypocrite' West criticises Isis while ignoring Raif Badawi and Saudi Arabia's crimes [Video]
Activists marked third anniversary since Saudi Arabian blogger sentenced to 10 years in jail and 1,000 lashes.
Rwanda third-term bid: Unlike Burundi, Rwandans cannot protest 'because they lack freedom'
People are warning Rwandans forced to sign petition to allow president Kagame to run in 2017 election.
Niger: 30 killed in Boko Haram attack in Diffa region
It is believed Boko Haram attacked Niger for its participation in an anti-terrorism regional offensive.
Nigeria: Protesters storm National Assembly demanding capital punishment for corruption charges
Members of Voice of the Voiceless say government should tackle corruption to achieve real progress.
Nigeria: Chad war planes bomb Boko Haram bases to avenge 'Chadian blood spilt' in N'Djamena
Dozens of people died in N'Djamena twin suicide bombings blamed on Boko Haram.
UAE cybercrime: Man faces £42,000 fine for swearing at colleague over WhatsApp
UAE's Federal Supreme Court applied new federal law which sees fines and incarceration for online offences.
Nigeria: 63 killed by homemade bombs found at Boko Haram abandoned camp in Borno
Boko Haram uses bombs in suicide missions and raids across northern Nigeria, where thousands have been killed.
Nigeria Boko Haram: US to provide $5m to anti-terrorism regional force
Nigeria is being aided by mercenaries and troops from Chad, Benin, Niger and Cameroon in its offensive.
Rwanda: Changing constitution to allow President Kagame third term 'will undermine peace and democracy'
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Rwanda's opposition on ruling party's decision to change constitution.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Inside Maiduguri where suicide attacks are on the rise and few journalists have access
IBTimes UK interviews NGOs and Nigerian government on dire humanitarian situation in Maiduguri, Borno state.
Nigeria Boko Haram: 8 policemen die in bomb blast in Borno as President Buhari to meet Chibok girls activists
Borno state is epicentre of Boko Haram's deadly insurgency, which has killed thousands since 2009.
Rwanda: Ruling party RPF set to change constitution to allow President Kagame third term bid
Rwanda's constitution allowed the president to run only for two for seven-year terms.
Kenya police brutality on the rise following al-Shabaab attacks
Report warns police security operations on border with Somalia marred by abuses.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Orphaned children given hope for new life at displacement camps
Exclusive: IBTimes UK looks at the life of children in displacement camps as Boko Haram's insurgence continues.
Chad: 27 killed in suspected Boko Haram twin attacks on N'Djamena police
Chad is part of a five-nation coalition tackling Boko Haram's deadly insurgence.
Nigeria: Crushing Boko Haram among huge tasks faced by President Buhari
IBTimes UK investigates the challenges faced by the new administration in Nigeria.
Boko Haram: 'Ignore Isis gateway through Nigeria at your peril' West warned
EXCLUSIVE: Security experts warns of massive threat to West as recruits use west African country to reach Libya.
Nigeria: Boko Haram kills 37 in latest attack in Borno
Terror group steps up attacks in Borno, one of the mostly affected states by insurgence.
Nigeria: Boko Haram kills 43 as President Buhari discusses strategies with anti-terrorism allies
BREAKING: Attacks continue in north-eastern Nigeria as military headquarters relocated to Maiduguri
Nigeria Boko Haram: Three female suicide bombers die in failed attacks near Maiduguri
Suicide bomb missions are usually carried out by Boko Haram members or civilians kidnapped by the group.
Lesbian subjected to 'exorcism torture' in Uganda is granted asylum in UK
Lesbian Judith Twiith Twikireze allegedly tortured in Uganda where government is implementing anti-gay laws.
Saudi Arabia: Four caught dancing at party sentenced to dig graves and visit intensive care patients
Judge Al-Balawi said sentences that do not require individuals to go to jail spare families from embarrassment
South Africa: 500 HIV-positive women 'sterilised against their will'
Ministry of Health says very difficult to investigate the claims as survey conducted anonymously.
Kenya: Education crisis looms near border with Somalia as 2,000 teachers flee due to al-Shabaab attacks
EXCLUSIVE: Hundreds to join 1,000-km Walk of Hope to highlight problems and 'bring hope to people in NEP'.
Nigeria: Oil tanker explosions 'kill as many as Boko Haram' claims union
Hundreds of people have been killed in oil tanker and pipeline explosions in southern Nigeria in recent years
Nigeria: President Buhari moves army to Maiduguri until Boko Haram fight is over
Army headquarters relocated to Borno state, epicentre of Boko Haram's deadly insurgence.
Eritrea may be guilty of crimes against humanity, says UN
UN probe details cases of torture, extrajudicial killings and shoot-to-kill policies against those who try to flee.
