Africa

Pro-Biafran leader has been unable to see his lawyer for more than a week.

Kabore secured 53.49% of the total votes across 368 communes in Sunday's polls.

Civil servants and senior politicians were paid off, according to ex-employees and court documents.

Pontiff urged civilians to reject hatred and violence while visiting a mosque in Bangui.

Former PM Roch Marc Kaboré and Zéphirin Diabré seen as frontrunners among 14 candidates.

IBTimes UK takes a closer look at the social, political and economic factors in the DRC before the elections.

Kenyan activist speaks to IBTimes UK about how Pope Francis' visit to Africa could eliminate homophobia.

Revelation comes ahead of Pope Francis's scheduled visit to the country's capital Bangui.

IBTimes UK looks at the region which includes some of the biggest problems facing the Church.

The royal will also tour South Africa, learning about the country's history, youth and conservation efforts.

A deadly explosion at a fruit and vegetable market in Yola has killed 32 and wounded 80 people.

Home Secretary says crisis must be tackled by returning refugees to Africa from Europe.

LifeStraw's Follow the Liters campaign gives access to safe water in schools in Kenya.

The company has been marred by an array of controversies surrounding its drivers.

Magufuli's victory extends the rule of the CCM party, which has been ruling the country since independence.

Study finds lion populations across Africa will halve over the next 20 years.

Security agencies indicate that lone wolf attacks could be carried out by Boko Haram or Isis militants at the third #IAFS.

The women were released after paying fines but warned not to wear full veils in public.

The Pacific Ocean phenomenon has global impact on weather patterns causing droughts and heavy rains.

Migrants travelling across Serbia continue to pour into the Hungarian border area.

Three women, including a minor, allege they were raped by UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic.

Pakistan found to have highest incidents of women needing healthcare following unsafe abortions.

Decision comes 10 days after ban imposed in wake of killing of much-loved big cat.

Foreign Secretary said tighter security needed at Calais to stop desperate migrants 'marauding'.

General Adolphe Nshimirimana's vehicle attacked with rockets and machine guns.

Girl, aged about 10, detonates herself in busy market area in Nigerian city of Damaturu in Yobe.

Flavia Pansieri, who earlier admitted negligence, steps down as deputy high commissioner for human rights.

At least 23 people were killed when 80 Boko Haram militants stormed border village in Cameroon.

A new trade agreement is set to deliver major economic progress in Africa

Surprise attack by leopard caught tour guide Curtis Plumb off guard, biting and savaging his arm.