HRW urges African Union to release probe into 'unlawful' killing of 14 civilians by Ethiopian forces AU said civilians killed in 'shoot-out' with Al-Shabaab, but HRW claims Wardinle villagers killed 'indiscriminately'. Jan 26, 2017 Somalia
Detained Burundian rebels facing extradition from DRC at risk of 'a certain death' or torture IBTimes UK told of fears for the lives of 150 suspected Burundian rebels facing deportation from DRC. Jan 25, 2017 Burundi DRC Pierre Nkurunziza Joseph Kabila
Who are the 5 candidates poised to replace Dlamini-Zuma at the African Union? Elections for the top seat will be held during the 28th AU Summit held in Addis Ababa until next week. Jan 25, 2017
South Sudanese human rights advocate 'at risk of torture and persecution' Detained by Kenyan authorities, Dong Samuel Luak is at risk of unlawful deportation to South Sudan. Jan 25, 2017 Kenya
Opposition leader Thomas Nahimana prevented from returning to Rwanda, again Nahimana has been forbidden to board his flight for the Rwandan capital, officials said. Jan 24, 2017 Rwanda
South African EFF firebrand dubbed 'little and irrelevant' for Robert-Mugabe 'grandpa' jibe EFF leader Julius Malema told 92-year-old Zimbabwean president: 'Grandpa, it's enough now, let go!' Jan 24, 2017 South Africa Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe
United Nations urged to speed up deployment of peacekeeping troops to South Sudan UN expressed fears the African nation "could slip into genocide" similar that of Rwanda in 1994. Jan 24, 2017 Rwanda
DRC historic opposition leader Etienne Tshishkedi leaves for Belgium for medical treatment Tshisekedi is expected to head a transitional body as part of a power-sharing deal to prevent violence. Jan 24, 2017 DRC Joseph Kabila
Fight against terror: US to sell aircraft to Kenyan army to aid fight against al-Shabaab Part of US 'foreign policy', the aircraft and arms deal is estimated at $418m (£335m). Jan 24, 2017 Kenya Somalia
Ivory Coast: Civil servants threaten to resort to disruptive strike over backlog of unpaid arrears Civil servants' warning comes after a series of violent mutinies that broke out in the past two weeks. Jan 24, 2017
Kenya: Who is Bishop Eliud Wabukala, the first clergyman to lead the fight against corruption? IBTimes UK looks at the former head of the Anglican church expected to quell Kenya's rampant graft. Jan 23, 2017 Kenya
Alexander B. Cummings – The free-marketeer presidential candidate hoping to transform Liberia Cummings tells IBTimes UK of the urgent need to lift unemployed youth out of poverty to avoid new crisis. Jan 23, 2017 Liberia
Lavish spending Grace Mugabe is 'Trump of Zimbabwe', activists claim Details of a $1.35m diamond ring and $500k luxury Dubai villa have emerged. Jan 23, 2017 Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe Grace Mugabe Donald Trump
DRC: Bishops optimistic political agreement will be signed by 28 January Deal aimed at stemming violence that followed President Joseph Kabila's refusal to relinquish the presidency. Jan 23, 2017 DRC Joseph Kabila
Congo-Brazzaville's detained opposition leader André Okombi Salissa in 'life-threatening' situation Okombi Salissa's spokesman tells IBTimes UK opposition leader faces trumped-up charges. Jan 20, 2017
Uganda confirms 101 ex-M23 rebels fighters stopped at border as they tried to return to DRC Some 180 Congolese fighters fled disarmament camps in Uganda where they were confined since 2013 defeat. Jan 20, 2017 Uganda
Can hip-hop save Mali?: Watch youth TV's Kunafoni Rapou use rap to educate Could rap be the most effective advocacy tool in Mali? Jan 19, 2017 Mali
China pumps money into Congo-Brazzaville oil industry hub despite alleged rights abuses Critics accuse China of turning a blind eye to rampant rights abuses in the central African nation. Jan 19, 2017 Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe Human rights
Ivory Coast: Government implements emergency plan following mutiny Ivory Coast has been rocked by a wave of mutinies by army officers over pay and living conditions. Jan 19, 2017
Burundians 'live in fear of the next attack' from ruling party's youth group says rights group Imbonerakure, the ruling party's youth league, has killed and tortured scores of people, HRW alleges. Jan 19, 2017 Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza