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DRC: 'There are ways to help President Kabila step down and give him a way out' from power
EXCLUSIVE: Kabila could leave if his departure is organised, a conflict resolution firm has told IBTimes UK.
Vaginal ring reduces risk of HIV by 37% providing prevention hope for women in Africa
A vaginal ring releasing an antiretroviral drug reduces the risk of women getting HIV.
Uganda Elections 2016: Yoweri Museveni extends 30-year rule with 5th term
Museveni wins 60.8% of the vote while rival Kizza Besigye claims 35.4% of the vote.
DRC: Opposition praises strikes calling on Kabila to go after country is left 'paralysed'
'We will protect democracy and we will protect the DRC,' said Moise Katumbi.
Hijarbie is the new hijab Barbie Muslim girls can relate to and she's an Istagram hit
Hijarbie is a modest doll who echews skimpy clothes, says creator Haneefah Adam.
Angelique Kidjo: Who is Beninese superstar that won Grammy Award for best world music album?
IBTimes UK has selected the singer's Top 5 most popular music videos
Kenyan man chops off his penis and tries to cut his wife's breasts on Valentine's Day
Man attacks wife suspecting that she was having an affair with his brother.
Ethiopia needs $245m to stop food aid running out by April
Save the Children warns of increase in malnutrition in children unless more funds can be secured.
Zimbabwe pleads for $1.5bn in food aid to prevent mass starvation
Nearly quarter of Zimbabwean populations at the risk of starving to death, vice president warns.
Zika virus: WHO warns of potential vulnerabilities in Africa and Asia
WHO also said the microcephaly-causing disease could have potentially devastating effects for families.
Oxford university team finds large lion population in Ethiopia, Sudan
Born Free foundation confirmed the finding in the Alatash and Dinder parks.
'DRC needs to develop democratically' to help unlock its vast potential says UK FCO
Watch the final two-part interview with Danae Dholakia, the UK's Special Envoy to Africa's Great Lakes region.
Ethiopia: Thousands left displaced in Somali region due to severe drought
It is thought that around 67,500 people have been displaced in the Somali region alone.
Extremely rare white giraffe 'Omo' spotted in Tanzania's Tarangire National Park
Scientists hope media attention will help protect striking female calf suffering from leucism.
DRC elections 2016: November vote is still 'technically possible' says FCO
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth on the DRC's presidential elections.
DRC: The battle to protect Virunga National Park and the wildlife living there
Virunga is Africa's oldest national park and home to some of the last remaining gorillas.
Hong Kong bans import and export of ivory in 'historic' move against elephant poachers
Animal welfare activists hail policy announcement, saying end to ivory trade 'may be in sight'.
DRC: Rallies to raise pressure on Kabila as Opposition launches 'patriotic appeal'
The DRC's opposition parties will hold rallies demanding that Kabila steps down from power.
Yaya Toure: Manchester City star says African Player of the Year awards 'shame' continent
The 32-year-old Manchester City star has bemoaned the result of the awards.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Borussia Dortmund star rubbishes rumours linking him with Arsenal
The 26-year-old striker has denied talk of moving to the Premier League.
Germany recruits 8,500 teachers to deal with influx of refugee children
More than 8,000 specially tailored classes have been created to help them catch up with German students.
Rwanda: Voters allow President Paul Kagame to extend his stay in power until 2034
Rwandan president can now sit for three more terms once his second term in office ends in 2017
Elephant social lives remain strong despite 70% loss of population
The social circles of African elephants is being maintained, even though generations are disappearing.
Barclays could break its 100-year relationship with Africa by pulling out
Decision is part of review initiated by Barclays chief executive Jes Staley to turnaround the company.
Death toll from Burundi violence increases as African nation's crisis worsens
90 people were killed in Friday clashes in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, say government sources.
Suspected revenge killings in Burundi claim 34 lives
Deaths are thought to have been in response to attacks on military complexes that killed 87.
Kenya votes through new WTO trade agreement
'Bali' deal will speed movement, release and clearance of material, including goods in transit.
South Africa: Five-star hotel for dogs AtFritz opens in Cape Town
Five-star hotel for dogs features an à la carte menu, spa and concierge service.
Burkina Faso coup leader charged with murder of former president
Gilbert Diendere is charged with the murder of former president Thomas Sankara.
Nigeria: Aliko Dangote calls on African leaders to push EU-style freedom of movement and trade
Aliko Dangote proposed that African states introduce a European Union-style cooperation.