Kenyan police wield 'power of life and death' over civilians through extrajudicial killings
Kenya's first database reveals 262 police killings since the beginning of 2015.
The photo that sums up the devastating impact of the Olympics on Brazil's street children
International NGO alleges police brutality and efforts to 'clean up' streets of poor children.
Gabon opposition leader Jean Ping urges 'active resistance' against President Ali Bongo
Call for a general strike as part of plan to 'massively reject' the legitimacy of Bongo's re-election.
Injected with an unknown substance during torture, Zimbabwe's alleged state-sponsored kidnap victims speak out
Injected with an unknown substance during torture, activists speak of fears to IBTimes UK.
DRC sanctions show US 'does not tolerate strongmen who hold on to power through violence'
Rights groups welcome US sanctions on Congolese security officials accused repressing freedoms of DRC people.
Protests over California police shooting dead Ugandan refugee who pointed an e-cigarette
Inquiry into death of father-of-two, who survived refugee camps and prison, shot by police in San Diego.
Former DRC warlord and vice-president Jean-Pierre Bemba files appeal against ICC conviction
Bemba received an 18-year jail term for atrocities committed by troops which included murder, rape and pillaging.
Tanzania: Officials opened fake account to funnel funds intended for quake victims
UK government donated over £2.11m for survivors of the 5.7 magnitude Kagera earthquake
Stoned, arrested and victims of 'abductions': Who are Zimbabwe's street vendors?
The National Vendors Union of Zimbabwe (NAVUZ) is increasingly becoming the target of violence
Gabon: 'I'm not necessarily my father', says newly re-elected President Ali Bongo
In first interview since he was sworn-in, President Bongo spoke of breaking away from the past.
Somalia elections: United Nations fears new delays are 'politically motivated'
In the first democratic electoral process in 47 years, presidential elections have been postponed again.
Bill Clinton's peace foundation calls on DRC to prevent 'manipulation of the Congolese law'
FBCP among groups protesting against organisations behind rights violations and killings.
Release of Zimbabwean activist 'big defeat for regime but victory for justice'
IBTimes UK speaks exclusively to #Tajamuka leader about release of pro-democracy campaigner Linda Masarira.
Fears of unrest in Gabon as Ali Bongo to be sworn-in today after controversial election win
Opposition candidate Jean Ping claims he was cheated of victory and refuses to 'retreat'.
Zimbabwe targets diaspora money amid worsening economic crisis
States hoping to tap into billion dollars in remittance three million in disapora send back each year.
Calais Jungle closure: 'Kids will try to take even bigger risks' before bulldozers flatten camp
There are currently no provisions for the 1,022 unaccompanied minors in the refugee camp.
Kenya: Deputy President William Ruto denies he is corrupt and can account for all his success
The self-made politician has been accused of involvement in dubious land deals.
Brexit three months on: Are young EU nationals still scared of being kicked out of Britain?
IBTimes UK meets several of the 455,000 EU nationals living in the British capital.
Zimbabwe: Abducted, tortured activist says ill-treatment will not deter #Tajamuka movement
IBTimes UK meets activist Silvanos Mudzvova, who claims to be latest victim of regime's repression.
Gabon: Could it be Africa's first overturned presidential election result?
Security stepped-up in Libreville as court set to announce verdict in disputed election result on Friday.
Former French President Sarkozy under fire for telling Gabonese students to 'go back to Gabon'
Gabonese protesters accuse Nicolas Sarkozy of having supported Ali Bongo's stay in power
Congo-Brazzaville: Former Oil Minister vows to take President Sassou Nguesso down 'by force'
Exiled former minister Benoît Koukébéné threatens regime with a coup to resolve political crisis.
Zimbabwe regime threatens citizens with jail terms for 'abusing the national flag'
Unusual move targets #ThisFlag protesters, who President Mugabe's regime is struggling to contain.
DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi accuses President Joseph Kabila of 'killing his own people'
Moise Katumbi's claim comes after 44 died in clashes between anti-government protesters and police.
Zimbabwe: 'The poor are dying' amid crumbling health system unable to treat preventable diseases
Zimbabwe's former minister of finance Tendai Biti tells IBTimes UK about malfunctioning hospitals.
Burundians suffer executions, torture and rape among human rights abuses says UN
UN report names suspects and says government used security apparatus to carry out possible crimes against humanity.
DRC election talks suspended following violence and tear gas in Kinshasa
African Union claims the current tension in the capital Kinshasa did not allow for the dialogue to continue.
Spectre of starvation haunts 5 million Somalis as terrorism and disasters ravage nation
More than 40% of the country's population are now food insecure, due to conflict and drought.
Burundi: International donors forced to chip in as lack of funds impede peace talks
Talks to end Burundi crisis which has rocked the country for around 18 months have stalled.
ICC member states should 'sanction' Kenya for obstructing justice
Kenyan administration accused of not cooperating with ICC judges in crime against humanity cases.