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Suspected people-smuggling mastermind Mered Medhanie extradited to Italy
Britain's NCA says Medhanie arranged the boat from Libya that sank near the Italian island of Lampedusa.
Sudan: Dozens of activists and students at risk of torture in government cells
Human Rights Watch claims security forces have used sexual violence on female students
Meet the Sudanese refugee artist painting the migrant crisis in the Calais 'Jungle'
IBTimes UK speaks to a Sudanese refugee from South Kordofan who uses art to express his experience in Calais 'Jungle' camp.
Ancient burial sites reveal Egyptian and Nubian cultures merged after fall of New Kingdom Empire
During the 'New Kingdom', Egypt ruled northern Sudan, leading to Egyptian and Nubian communities merging.
Uganda President Museveni criticised for welcoming 'fugitive' Sudanese leader at swearing-in ceremony
Omar al-Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide in Darfur.
Watly: New solar-powered device can provide drinking water, internet and electricity in rural Africa
The device charges a water treatment system that can deliver up to 5,000 litres of purified water a day.
South Sudan envoy hopes Riek Machar's return to Juba will allow citizens 'rebuild their lives'
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK interviews South Sudanese ambassador on Machar's return to Juba and peace process.
Sudan blames opposition for student protests sparked by Kordofan University death
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Sudanese official on ongoing protests at universities across country.
South Sudan war: Riek Machar's delayed arrival in Juba will 'undoubtedly' impact peace process
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK speaks with South Sudanese ambassador in London on Machar's failure to reach capital.
Jordan becomes latest country to withdraw ambassador from Iran
It is the eighth country this year to either downgrade or sever relations with the country.
South Sudan: Peace process at risk as rebel leader Riek Machar fails to reach Juba
Machar expected in Juba to resume vice-president office and form unity government with President Salva Kiir.
South Sudan war: Who is vice-president and rebel leader Riek Machar?
Machar is returning to capital Juba as part of a peace deal aimed at ending the civil war.
South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar expected in Juba after unexplained delay
Machar's reinstatement as vice president forms part of a peace deal aimed at ending civil war.
South Sudan conflict: Rebel leader Riek Machar returns home as part of peace deal
Machar expected in capital Juba on 18 April to resume vice-president office and work on unity government.
South Africa: 'Disgraceful' government conduct allowed Omar al-Bashir to escape genocide trial
Appeal court rules government should have arrested Sudan's president who is wanted by ICC.
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.
Sudan: President Omar al-Bashir reopens borders with South Sudan
For the first time since secession in 2011, Bashir has ordered the opening of his country's border
New US visa rule could make travel to the country tough for some Europeans
The Department of Homeland security said the rule, announced on 21 January, would be applicable immediately.
Congo giraffes on brink of extinction say conservationists
The giraffes were part of the reason the national park they live in was awarded UNESCO protected status.
Bahrain and Sudan follow Saudi Arabia in cutting diplomatic ties with Iran
Saudi's Sunni allies join in expelling Iranian diplomatic staff.
Britons with dual nationality denied visa-free travel to US from 2016 in 'anti-terrorist' crackdown
Move will hit Britons with Iranian, Syria, Iraqi or Sudanese dual nationality.
FGM: Female genital mutilation is not a social norm but based on individual values
Study finds families do not practice FGM because of social coercion that can be broken.
Experts to use Jurassic Park-style techniques to save endangered northern white rhino
Scientists are developing techniques 'on the edge of available science' to save white rhinos.
Hacking Team hacked: Spy tools sold to oppressive regimes Sudan, Bahrain and Kazakhstan
Vendor of powerful surveillance tools Hacking Team has had its system breached and thousands of documents leaked
Sudan: British-Sudanese medical students thought to have left Khartoum to join Isis
Second time this year that students have left University of Medical Sciences and Technology.
South Africa: Government may leave ICC over Omar al-Bashir row
Presidency Minister Jeff Radebe said country would be reviewing its participation in the international court.
Eleanor Hawkins and tourists in trouble: Sex on the beach, Mohammed the teddy-bear and Saudi home-brew
Eleanor Hawkins' naked antics on a mountain top are not the first time tourists have fallen foul of foreign cultural standards.
Black Pharaohs: Incredible drone footage reveals Nubian pyramids in entirely new perspective
National Geographic documentary to show 3,000-year-old pyramids, temples and burial sites.
Loud explosions heard in Sudanese capital of Khartoum thought to be Israeli air raid
Israel has in the past reportedly struck targets in Sudan, a holding area for arms destined for Hamas.
Uganda denies agreement to take in thousands of African migrants paid $3,500 to leave Israel
A total of 1,205 refugees have been deported to 'safe' countries in Africa with assurances that they will not be deported back home.