CAR armed forces can only sustain 30 minutes of combat warns minister European Union launched its military training mission of CAR's army in July 2016. Mar 7, 2017 United Nations
EU threatens sanctions on DRC leaders and police over human rights violations Crisis in DRC can only be resolved by the rapid implementation of 31 December power-sharing deal, EU says. Mar 7, 2017 DRC Joseph Kabila
Eight dead and 28 injured in stampede for free church food in Zambia Victims among 35,000 attending a prayer event in the capital Lusaka. Mar 6, 2017
Number of Congolese armed forces convicted of sexual violence stands at 454 for 2016 Out of a total 519 registered victims, 399 were reported as minors. Mar 6, 2017 DRC
DRC's opposition coalition Rassemblement divided over new leadership Felix Tshisekedi and former minister Pierre Lumbi have taken up presidency posts in main coalition. Mar 6, 2017 DRC Joseph Kabila
Family unable to retrieve body of ex-British army officer Tristan Voorspuy shot dead in Kenya Gunman shoot at family's search team as police halt operation saying Laikipia county is too dangerous. Mar 6, 2017 Kenya
Tensions running high in CAR's Bambari as rebels vow to take control For weeks now, ex-Seleka faction FRPC has tried to dislodge rival UPC from Bambari. Mar 6, 2017
Ex-British army officer shot dead in Kenya by traditional herdsmen Tristan Voorspuy was the founder of luxury safari company Offbeat Safaris, in Laikipia county. Mar 6, 2017 Kenya
At least 11 dead in terror attack on army post in Mali Attack is attributed to a jihadist group led by a Burkinabe radical preacher Ibrahim Malam Dicko. Mar 6, 2017 Mali
DRC security forces launch assault on Bundu Dia Kongo separatist leader's residence Né Mwanda Nsémi is accused of ordering his followers to bring down the government. Mar 3, 2017 DRC
'Devil' poacher 'hunted' by Leonardo DiCaprio get 12 years for thousands of elephant deaths Notorious Boniface Matthew Mariango sentenced in Tanzania on #WorldWildlifeDay in 'major breakthrough'. Mar 3, 2017 Leonardo DiCaprio
Glencore paid $75m mining royalties destined to DRC's state company to Israeli billionaire instead Following a Global Witness investigation, Glencore admitted to having paid Dan Gertler's subsidiary. Mar 3, 2017 DRC LON:GLEN
Hundreds of Zimbabweans dead in floods declared a 'national disaster' by President Robert Mugabe Mugabe, who is in Singapore for a medical check-up, appealed to foreign donors for $100m in flood aid. Mar 3, 2017 Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe
DRC's opposition coalition Rassemblement names successors to late leader Etienne Tshisekedi Son Felix Tshisekedi and former minister Pierre Lumbi take up presidency posts in main coalition. Mar 3, 2017 DRC Joseph Kabila
Gunmen kidnap two teachers from Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp Security forces hunt armed men feared to belong to Somalia-based al-Shabaab terror group. Mar 2, 2017 Kenya Somalia
Gabon opposition leader Jean Ping calls for EU sanctions on President Ali Bongo Ping says stiff penalties could resolve political stalemate after Gabon's disputed polls. Mar 2, 2017 European Union
'We are ready for war' – Burundi's rebel groups and how they plan to topple President Nkurunziza IBTimes UK speaks to a leading figure within the armed rebellion active inside the country. Mar 2, 2017 Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza DRC Rwanda
22 dead in clashes between army and M23 rebels in DRC since January says official Group was accused of being responsible for a series of murders, rapes and forced recruitment of children. Mar 2, 2017 DRC Uganda Rwanda
International court is not targeting Africans its leader tells Ugandan President Museveni Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi met Museveni at the end of her visit to Uganda. Mar 2, 2017 Uganda Yoweri Museveni
Zimbabwe's state nurses join striking doctors over unpaid bonuses and working conditions Authorities forced to bring in army doctors to manage a potential health crisis. Mar 1, 2017 Zimbabwe