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Equatorial Guinea: Who is Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Africa's longest-serving leader?
IBTimes UK looks at the political career of Africa's longest-serving leader since 1979 coup d'etat.
Guinea: Nigeria's President Buhari receives 'integrity award' from leader who executed own uncle
Buhari is in Equatorial Guinea to hold talks with counterpart, President Mbasogo, on maritime security.
St Patrick's Day: 10 things you didn't know about the Irish celebration
The Irish celebration of St Patrick's Day is on 17 March every year.
War on Boko Haram: South Africa denies sending troops to boost anti-terror fight in Nigeria
South African National Defence Force slams 'reckless claims' as President Zuma ends official visit to Nigeria.
Nigeria: Eco-friendly floating school becomes beacon of hope for children living on Lagos lagoon
Built with locally sourced wood and floating on hundreds of recycled plastic barrels, The Makoko Floating School offers free education to local children
Kelechi Nwakali: Nigerian starlet confirms he has signed five-year deal with Arsenal
The 17-year-old midfielder has revealed the move is the fulfilment of a long-term ambition.
Nigeria: 'Voices heard' in rubble of collapsed Lagos building
Five dead, six rescued and many more remain trapped in Lagos building collapse.
March for women kidnapped by Boko Haram to be held as 'Future For Our Girls' campaign launched
The march marked International Women's Day and shone a light on the plight of women kidnapped by the militant group
Isis in Libya: How Boko Haram jihadis are flocking to join Daesh's holy war in North Africa
In Libya Daesh has grown from a force of 3,000 fighters to 6,500 in three months.
Two Nigerian communities sue Shell for oil spills in Niger Delta
Only last year the oil giants had to pay £55m to compensate victims of the worst oil disaster in Nigeria's history
Nigeria: Judge rules against secret trial for Ipob leader Nnamdi Kanu
Case on treasonable felony charges adjourned to 7 March.
Nigeria: President Buhari fires budget chief Yahaya Gusau
Gusau replaced by banker Tijjani Mohammed Abdullahi but no reason for sacking.
Oil crisis: Officials from Saudi Arabia, Russia, Venezuela and other Opec members meeting in Doha
Scepticism about Saudi Arabia and Iran cutting production clouds meeting.
Nigeria: Female suicide bombers kill more than 60 at camp for displaced persons
The attack took place yesterday, but was not made public due to a 'breakdown in the telephone system'.
Nigeria: Biafra supporters 'shot dead' in protest over Nnamdi Kanu trial
Nigerian soldiers are accused of killing unarmed protesters in Aba.
Nigeria: Islamic State 'recruiter' arrested after 'planning trip to Libya terrorist camp'
Security officials say they have also prevented 'lone wolf' attacks on Nigerian civilians.
Nigeria: 65 dead while children 'burned alive' as Boko Haram attacks village near Maiduguri
Suicide bombers and gunmen slaughter dozens of civilians in Nigerian village of Dalori.
Arsenal transfer news: Nigerian youngster Kelechi Nwakali confirms move to north London
Kelechi Nwakali has confirmed that he is on his way to Arsenal to complete a move.
At least 10 people dead amid reports of triple-suicide bombing in north east Nigeria
Chibok reportedly hit by three explosions on 27 January 2016.
Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta receives African leaders for Eldoret memorial
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to arrive shortly as Somali counterpart received by Kenyatta.
Watford star Odion Ighalo thinks Leicester City success has helped Hornets go under the radar
26-year-old Nigerian is delighted by the Foxes' attention-grabbing results this season.
Boko Haram suicide bombing kills 10 in Cameroon
President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria had 'technically won the war' against Boko Haram in December.
Nigeria: Oil minister Emmanuel Kachikwu calls emergency Opec meeting as crude price tumbles
Oil prices in Nigeria have fallen to around $36 per barrel compared to $50 at the beginning of 2015.
Nigeria: Lawyers approach ICC to charge President Buhari on crimes against humanity against Biafrans
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Göran Sluiter on alleged crimes against Nnamdi Kanu and his supporters.
Nigeria: Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu 'apologises' for Buhari comments
Indigenous People of Biafra leader has reportedly said sorry for comments criticising the Nigerian president.
Isis ally Boko Haram kills 48 in multiple suicide bombings across northern Nigeria
The first blast took place at a mosque in Maiduguri where at least 20 people were killed.
Nigeria: 15 killed as Boko Haram suicide bombers go on rampage in village in Maiduguri
An eyewitness said that a woman ran into the village shouting "Boko Haram" and blew herself up.
Nigeria: Explosion at gas plant 'kills dozens'
Tragedy strikes on Christmas Eve at an industrial gas plant in the Anambra State.
Ecommerce in Africa and Asia: How start-ups can benefit from tomorrow's emerging markets
IBTimes UK speaks to Nils Hammar, the CEO of Saltside Technologies.
Nigeria: Buhari claims 'technical' victory over Boko Haram
President claims terror group has been reduced to a minor presence in Borno state and is incapable of major attacks.