Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai called to lead national fight against President Mugabe Mugabe, who turned 93 last month, says he will remain Zimbabwe's leader 'until God says "come"' Mar 1, 2017 Zimbabwe
Kenya agrees £4.2m compensation for Rwandan and Ugandan firms over post-election violence losses Some 1,200 people died and more than 600,000 were displaced in Kenya's 2007-08 post-election violence. Mar 1, 2017
Angola's government must investigate claims police beat peaceful protesters and set dogs on them Demonstrators fear voter registration will be tampered with in forthcoming election. Mar 1, 2017 Human rights
DRC security forces killed 40 protesters in two weeks as Kabila was due to stand-down, says UN Damning new report reveals that at least 917 people were arrested between 15 and 31 December 2016. Mar 1, 2017 Human rights DRC Joseph Kabila
UK select committee says DFID to ensure resources are available for successful DRC elections House of Commons committee highlights need to tackle outbreaks of violence and political stalemate. Feb 28, 2017 Joseph Kabila
Zimbabwe opposition parties fear 'bloody' election campaign in 2018 Fears come after President Mugabe urged for reintroduction of infamous National Youth Service programme. Feb 28, 2017 Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe
Burundian government continues attacks on UN representative Jamal Benomar Benomar is currently leading the UN response to the political crisis in Burundi. Feb 28, 2017 Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza
Opposition condemns controversial visit of Djibouti president to France Rights organisations claim Djibouti state violates the rights of opposition politicians. Feb 28, 2017
On the run from his own family: Young Burundian albino's escape to safety IBTimes UK meets Evariste, who fled his family after his father tried to sell him to strangers for body parts when he was seven. Feb 26, 2017 Burundi
Tanzania's 'ghost people': Putting an end to albino persecution Grave digging for albino corpses and sale of body parts highlight that more needs to be done to tackle violence against persecuted minority. Feb 25, 2017 Human rights
Kenya: Hundreds forced to flee homes over rising insecurity in Baringo county Two rival tribes, the Pokot and Tugen, are fighting for water and pasture in drought-ravaged Kenya. Feb 24, 2017 Kenya
Who is Hassan Ali Khaire, Somalia's new Prime Minister? A newcomer to politics, Khaire has experience in both the humanitarian field and oil sector. Feb 24, 2017 Somalia
Leader of Central African Republic rebel group UPC, Ali Darass, 'forced to leave' Bambari Ex-Seleka militia leader forced out of his headquarters by UN force and rival FPRC faction. Feb 24, 2017
EU hopes to save African wildlife with ban on raw ivory exports to stem illegal trade 2016 saw record seizures of ivory in the UK, Germany, France and Austria. Feb 24, 2017 European Union
French Senator under fire for linking Macron-Bayrou political alliance to Hutu and Tutsi conflict Hutu-Tutsi strife sparked the 1994 Rwanda genocide and decade-long civil war in Burundi. Feb 23, 2017
Congo government makes U-turn and opens probe into footage of DRC 'massacre' Authorities initially claimed shocking footage of army's summary executions of unarmed civilians was 'fake'. Feb 23, 2017 DRC
'Dismay' as churches and Catholic schools attacked by unidentified men in DRC Fears armed groups may be capitalising on political uncertainty to cause widespread instability. Feb 23, 2017 DRC
'Revival' of Congo's M23 rebellion after fighters clash with army in neighbouring Uganda Group was accused of being responsible for a series of murders, rapes and forced recruitment of children. Feb 23, 2017 Uganda
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed gets support from Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti leaders Presidents sat among delegates of 124 countries at newly-elected President Farmajo's inauguration. Feb 22, 2017 Somalia
Guinea death toll rises to seven shot dead in deadly clashes over teachers' strike Government investigating police crackdown on hundreds of students, mostly aged 15 and older. Feb 22, 2017