Apostasy death penalty case blogger 'in limbo' as Mauritanian courts 'pass buck' Supreme Court repeatedly delayed judgement for Mohamed Cheikh Ould M'khaitir, accused of blasphemy. Feb 1, 2017
Refugees in Kenya's camp take to Twitter to urge users 'to take action' amid crisis Campaign is part of Amnesty International's efforts to drum up global solution to the crisis. Feb 1, 2017 Kenya Donald Trump
1 in 4 girls is victim of scourge of child marriage despite African leaders' growing campaign Some 125 million child brides are still exposed to domestic and sexual violence, despite leaders' efforts. Feb 1, 2017 Malawi Zimbabwe
M23 rebels 'kidnapped, tortured and killed' DRC army helicopter crash survivors Clashes between army and infamous General Sultani Makenga confirm M23 revival in the country. Feb 1, 2017 DRC Rwanda
Burkina Faso's new jihadist threat sweeps through villages targeting schools IBTimes UK hears of worrying trend from Corinne Dufka, West Africa director at Human Rights Watch. Jan 31, 2017 Mali
Trump's refugee ban: Somali refugees in Dadaab between a rock and a hard place in Kenya IBTimes UK speaks to refugees saying US resettlement 'was only thing that could save them from Somalia war'. Jan 31, 2017 Somalia Kenya Donald Trump
Trump refugee ban a psychological blow for hundreds of vulnerable Somalis in Kenya IBTimes UK hears of the devastating impact of President Trump's ban on refugees with protection needs. Jan 31, 2017 Donald Trump Kenya
'Visit Congo and its dictator': Opposition launches spoof tourism campaign to denounce abuses Collective Sassoufit invites tourists to witness deadly bombardments and 'dictator' Sassou Nguesso. Jan 30, 2017
DRC's Fred Bauma expresses fears that Lucha activists could be 'wrongfully convicted' Trial verdict of three peaceful Lucha activists is expected on 1 February in Goma, DRC. Jan 30, 2017 DRC Joseph Kabila
Crash of two military helicopters in DRC raises fears of possible M23 rebels revival Four dead and five injured in what military sources say was a crash while chasing fighters from the former rebel group. Jan 30, 2017 Human rights DRC
Malian journalists demand answers on first anniversary of disappearance of colleague Birama Touré Le Sphinx newspaper journalist disappeared on 29 January 2016 in mysterious circumstances. Jan 30, 2017 Mali
Tanzania: Authorities push forward blanket ban of groups of refugees on 'security' grounds More than 300,000 refugees, mostly from Burundi and DRC, are living in overstretched camps. Jan 30, 2017 Burundi DRC
Ivory Coast mutinies: Divisions in armed forces could jeopardise future security Risk management firm PGI warns divisions pose 'significant threat to stability' ahead of 2020 polls. Jan 27, 2017
Burundi: Wave of arrest and 'assassinations' of army officers is a 'purge', says lawyer Arrests come after alleged attack on military camp earlier this week, amid fears they may lead to civil war. Jan 27, 2017 Burundi
Kenya denies al-Shabaab claim 57 soldiers killed in attack on Kulbiyow military camp Al-Shabaab vows to punish Kenya for sending troops into Somalia under AMISOM. Jan 27, 2017 Kenya Somalia
Shell wins UK High Court battle on Niger Delta pollution claims UK court ruled that Nigerian communities devastated by oil spills cannot have claims against Shell heard in UK. Jan 26, 2017 Royal Dutch Shell
'Let him die' shout onlookers as African refugee drowns in Venice's Grand Canal The Gambian man was left to drown while passers-by filmed the incident. Jan 26, 2017
Ivory Coast authorities refuse to explain why two gay men were sentenced to 18 months in jail No law prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, or gender identity in Ivory Coast. Jan 26, 2017
UN paints bleak picture of DRC after human rights violations rise 30% in 2016 Alarming new data mirrors stifling of civil liberties and resurgent rebels. Jan 26, 2017 DRC Joseph Kabila
First LRA fighter testifies during warlord Dominic Ongwen's ICC trial Former child soldier Ongwen is charged with 70 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Jan 26, 2017