Africa

Police said the mass detentions were to prevent a repeat of last year's 1,200 sexual assaults.

People in Western nations need to urge their leaders to act on the violence.

A new report suggests signs Trump could rein in multi-million dollar development aid streams to Africa.

Tindyebwa Agaba, who came to the UK as a refugee from Rwanda, tells IBTimes UK his story.

IBTimes UK can reveal exclusive first-hand accounts of a campaign of fear and intimidation against the opposition.

"Time is now of the essence. It's becoming our worst enemy. We don't have much time left," says ex-finance minister.

The African migrant trail via Libya is far more dangerous than the Syrian route via Greece.

The 'rare, local phenomenon' has been observed in Botswana.

'We can't take it anymore because if we go along with this, there's no hope for us,' says activist Bandi Mbubi.

The demonstration aimed to pile pressure on the international community following deadly clashes.

IBTimes UK speaks with refugees left stranded in Como as Switzerland denied them access.

Tensions among locals have increased after the population of the camp rose to at least 7,000 people.

On 1 September, an annular eclipse will travel over several African countries.

Bongo says his mission is to lift Gabonese out of poverty, but critics question curbs on press freedom.

Either President Edgar Lungu and Hakainde Hichilema need 50% of votes to win the election.

Chief Ibrahim was forced to uproot 3,000 villagers and flee Boko Haram rebels.

Halima is one of hundreds of refugees stranded on Niger's border after fleeing Boko Haram.

Protesters in London call for apology for slavery and atrocities during colonisation of Africa.

Stop the Maangamizi march walked from Brixton to Parliament Square on 1 August.

Aniva claims to have slept with 104 girls and women and is paid between $4 and $7 each time.

A 'hyena' is hired by communities in various circumstances to provide sexual 'cleansing' rituals.

In just five years the young African country has gone from prosperity to poverty.

Ishara, an aspiring volley-ball player, got pregnant at the age of 15.

LG launches ultrasonic TV that can repel mosquitoes without emitting harmful radiation specially for India.

IBTimes UK visits a medical team treating children with congenital heart defects in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Female genital mutilation (FGM) was banned in Egypt in 2008.

Advert depicted black man being placed in a washíng machine.

5,200 participants, including 65 Heads of State and Government from 177 UN Member States will be attending.

The International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, a childbirth injury, is marked on 23 May.

DNA extracted from a Homo Sapiens suggest his population group may have migrated back to Africa from Eurasia.