African runners dominate elite men's and women's races at London Marathon 2013.
Third reporter killed in 2013 in deadliest African country for journalists.
Iraq remains ravaged by sectarian violence - but what of the key protagonists in the invasion a decade ago?
Samantha Lewthwaite accused of planning to attack Mombasa courthouse to free accomplice Jermaine Grant.
Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice says it will not use force or target nightclubs.
Little-known former French colony in Horn of Africa hungry for change in wake of Arab Spring.
Aid agency warns that proliferation of arms and non-state militias pose unprecedented challenge.
Obama vows to revive American economy and overhaul gun control legislation during his annual speech.
White House to meet congressional concerns ahead of confirmration of John Brennan as CIA boss.
Foreign Office warns of kidnapping threat from criminals and terrorists in breakaway Somaliland region
The small, secretive Horn of Africa country is one-party state led by Isaias Afewerki.
Islamist militants pledge to kill Paris' secret agent Denis Alex - even though French intelligence claimed he was already dead.
Ban Ki-moon says French involvement complies with international law while African leaders meet to agree deployment.
Tuareg separatists pledge to help French military offensive against al-Qaida-linked rebels
France fears strong retaliation from al-Qaida-linked Islamic extremists over Mali and Somalia situations.
French secret agent Denis Allex was being held hostage by Islamist militant group al-Shabaab in Bulo Marer, Somalia.
UK fleet created by group of businessmen hunts pirates in Indian Ocean.
New 'T-pim' terrorism legislation faces criticism after Magag vanishes from Camden.
IBTimes UK looks at the heroes and villains from the past sporting year.
UN says 23 bodies recovered and all missing are presumed dead.
Full transcript of Labour leader's speech at Samaj Hall, Tooting
Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index places Greece 94th, below Bulgaria and Romania and the bottom spot in EU.