'No peaceful solution' to DRC crisis warns leader of opposition coalition Le Rassemblement
Raphael Katebe Katoto tells IBTimes UK as situation deteriorates due to 'the population taking charge'.
DRC: Civilians arrested 'simply for wearing red clothes' as Congolese speak of frustration
Lucha activist tells IBTimes UK of fears as youths 'form groups' to protest against President Kabila using violence.
'I escaped. I didn't wait to be killed,' says DRC judge who was 'forced' to sentence Moise Katumbi
Chantale Ramazani Wazuri tells IBTimes UK how 'institutions are instrumentalised by the executive power'.
Berlin truck attack: Police raid refugee centre after suspected terror attack on Christmas market
Police suspect lorry was hijacked and intentionally driven into a crowd of people.
Fears of violence in DRC as Kabila stays in power past deadline and formalises new government
Prime Minister Samy Badibanga names new interim government five minutes before deadline for Kabila to step down.
Who are the 3R, Central African Republic's 'new rebel group'?
IBTimes UK looks at the armed group accused of large-scale atrocities in the country's northwest.
As Kabila deadline looms, tensions remain high in DRC amid a heavy military and police presence
'The regime is arresting and kidnapping people and leaders from the opposition,' one opponent said.
EU and US should impose sanctions on DRC President Kabila and his family, rights group urges
Save the Congo slams Kabila's decision to 'illegally' cling to power beyond his last constitutional mandate.
DRC President Kabila 'will not do anything that is unconstitutional', says top adviser
As Kabila's final term expires today, adviser Michael Sakombi claims he will 'respect the Constitution'.
DRC President Kabila is 'unnecessarily flirting with disaster' warns US envoy
US says DRC situation is 'potentially explosive' since 'efforts to work out an acceptable transition failed'.
DRC President Kabila could 'capitalise' on Donald Trump's weak foreign policy in Africa
US political transition may disrupt engagement on DRC as potential for violence remains high.
Will Donald Trump's foreign policy mean cutting the funding for aid to Africa?
A new report suggests signs Trump could rein in multi-million dollar development aid streams to Africa.
DRC activists vow to carry out revolution 'with or without social networks'
With just days to go before Kabila's final term expires, authorities announced blocking of social networks.
Tanzanians demand release of JamiiForums founder using #FreeMaxenceMelo
Authorities arrested Melo for not identitying those who post 'sensitive information' on his popular blogging site.
Who was Valentina Guebuza, daughter of Mozambique's former president, 'shot dead' by her husband?
Guebuza, who died yesterday, was ranked as the seventh most powerful young woman in Africa.
Ivory Coast election campaigns marred by tensions, threats and harassment
This is first poll not boycotted by opposition since 2011 in elections seen as pivotal for the African nation.
Who is Maxence Melo, Tanzanian founder of JamiiForums arrested for not disclosing anonymous sources?
Tanzanian authorities say Melo should identity those who post sensitive information on his popular blogging site.
#SaveAleppo: Hundreds gather in London in emergency protest of solidarity with Aleppo
The situation in the Syrian city is described as 'a complete meltdown of humanity'.
Ugandan King Charles Wesley Mumbere charged with terrorism
The regional king is accused of supporting a secessionist movement to found the 'Yiira' state.
Corruption prevents agencies from delivering aid to those most in need in Somalia, warns NGO
Integrity of Somalia's humanitarian sector must be strengthened, says Transparency International NGO.
DRC's powerful Catholic church sides with Congolese people who want political change
IBTimes UK exclusively speaks to the Church's commission hoping to prevent much feared bloodshed.
Congolese opposition pays tribute to leader Charles Mwando Nsimba
Mwando Nsimba died from food poisoning on 12 December, his son revealed.
UN mission to DRC transporting South Sudanese fighters attacked by local people amid rising tensions
Residents in North Kivu region fear fighters could commit human rights violations and attack civilians.
Burundians pay tribute one year on to victims of #1212massacre
Burundians commemorate 11 and 12 December 2015 when civilians were executed and their bodies were thown in mass graves.
Burundian opposition calls for peace talks mediator's resignation
Crisis facilitator Benjamin Mkapa said Burundi's controversial government is legal and legitimate.
DRC: Violence can only be avoided if President Kabila is given an 'exit strategy'
Unless there is an easy way out the president will almost be 'forced to stay' says Pragmora think tank
Algeria goes on 'hunt for the black man' in its latest expulsion of illegal immigrants
Algeria's government has launched an operation to put an end to illegal immigration.
Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai rejects broad coalition but not with Joice Mujuru
Former adviser to ex-PM Tsvangirai, Alex Magaisa tells IBTimes UK of unity plans ahead of 2018 poll.
Watch live the ICC war crimes trial of Ugandan warlord Dominic Ongwen
Former child soldier Ongwen is charged with 70 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
DRC: Electoral Commission shares budget troubles as cost estimated to soar 60%
Commission already postponed vote once as fears grow nation could plunge into chaos over new delay.
