Articles by Elsa Buchanan

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Burundi: Will President Nkurunziza really withdraw his troops from AMISOM mission in Somalia?

Opposition and peace activists say Nkurunziza is "bluffing" as soldiers are "a mean of pressure".

Jan 18, 2017

Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza Somalia

Watch controversial Zimbabwean priest predicting President Mugabe's death on 17 October 2017

Pastor Patrick Mugadza claims 92-year-old Mugabe will die later this year in Youtube clip.

Jan 18, 2017

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe

Ivory Coast: Uneasy calm descends after new wave of mutiny rocks the country

A week after army mutinied over pay, gendarmes are now demanding unpaid bonuses.

Jan 18, 2017

Controversial Zimbabwean priest charged for predicting President Mugabe's death

Dubbed the 'Mugabe-Must-Go' pastor, Patrick Mugadza claims Mugabe will die on 17 October 2017.

Jan 18, 2017

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe

Barack Obama's African legacy: How he failed to stand up to strongmen

How Obama prioritised security and trade over human rights and democracy on the African continent.

Jan 14, 2017

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Central African Republic: Who are the warlords and high-profile criminals still roaming free?

IBTimes UK looks at the men accused of waging war – who have remained unpunished for the abuses.

Jan 13, 2017

5 fascinating facts about Africa Cup of Nations host Gabon

From its capital named after slaves to a president who loves rapping, IBTimes UK checks out peculiar facts about Gabon.

Jan 13, 2017

France-Africa Summit of Bamako: France's charm offensive to forge partnerships across Africa

Economic diplomacy rendezvous offers an opportunity to assess French President Hollande's Africa policy.

Jan 13, 2017

France Mali Joseph Kabila Pierre Nkurunziza DRC Burundi

Michel Djotodia: The former CAR President and leader of Seleka rebel militia

Djotodia is accused of recruiting child soldiers and atrocities against civilians.

Jan 12, 2017

Central African president Francois Bozize

Francois Bozizé: Ex-president of CAR and Christian militia leader still at large

Bozizé is accused of "murder, torture and inciting genocide and hate" in the Central African Republic.

Jan 12, 2017

Fear grips former allies as Gabonese president cracks down on corrupt officials

Ex-minister Magloire Ngambia is latest arrested in what many describe as a witch hunt.

Jan 12, 2017

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Abdoulaye Hissene: The Seleka warlord still on the loose in Central African Republic

Seleka rebel forces were supposedly disbanded in 2013 but still operate under Hissene.

Jan 12, 2017

Haroun Gaye: Businessman turned Muslim militia leader in Central African Republic

Seleka rebel forces were supposedly disbanded in 2013, but still operate under Gaye.

Jan 12, 2017

Thierry Lébéné: Anti-Balaka military commander operates freely in CAR

Lébéné and other armed leaders facing allegations of crimes continue to roam CAR unhindered.

Jan 11, 2017

Colonel Rambo: Anti-Balaka suspected warlord roaming free in CAR

The vast majority of those accused of grave crimes are still living among their victims.

Jan 11, 2017

Eugène Barret Ngaïkosset: Anti-Balaka leader nicknamed 'butcher of Paoua'

One of many suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity, Ngaïkosset is still "roaming free" in CAR.

Jan 11, 2017

Patrice-Edouard Ngaissona: Anti-Balaka warlord on the loose in CAR

Ngaissona, a former minister turned leader of the armed militias, ran for president despite allegations.

Jan 11, 2017

Ugandan President Museveni sets up political dynasty by grooming son for leadership

Opposition fears that Muhoozi Kainerugaba's positioning for top seat could spark violence in Uganda.

Jan 11, 2017

Uganda Yoweri Museveni

CAR war criminals are roaming free amid impunity on 'staggering scale' says Amnesty

Non-existent justice system is undermining efforts to rebuild CAR and create a sustainable peace, says rights group.

Jan 11, 2017

Human rights

$China\'s Xi ties with Zimbabwe\'s Mugabe$

Robert Mugabe meets with Xi Jinping in China to shake on Zimbabwe cash injection

China says it will not interfere with the internal affairs of its "true and dear friend".

Jan 10, 2017

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe

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