Somalia

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.

Reports of female genital mutilation in western media are "hyperbolic" and "one sided", unfoundedly portraying the practice as "savage and horrifying", a report has said.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II, from Treyarch, is an incredible reinvention of the world's most popular game franchise that you absolutely have to play

Parliamentary speaker Rebecca Kadaga says bill will become law by end of 2012, but Kikonyogo Kivumbi says it is merely a 'political weapon'.

Business is so good for Corrupt Tours, the unique travel agency is looking for its next country to broaden its portfolio

Kenyan and Somalian amphibious assault recaptures Islamic fundamentalist rebels' last city stronghold.

African runners continued their domination of long-distance running events, after capturing top places at the Bupa Great North Run

Suicide bombers attack Mogadishu hotel where newly sworn-in head of state holds conference.

Hijackers make off with 3,000 tonnes of fuel and dump MT Energy Centurion in Nigerian waters.

Sectarian riot in Kenya enters second day after controversial killing of radical Islamic cleric.