South Sudan: Salva Kiir's government agrees to regional force deployment 'with no condition'
Regime under pressure to agree to troops after deadly fighting in capital Juba.
Zimbabwe: Tajamuka social movement vows to protest as groups challenge regime over ban
IBTimes UK speaks to an activist about the will to protest - despite ban imposed by President Robert Mugabe.
Four suspected smugglers arrested in Calais for selling dinghies to desperate migrants
Among the arrested are a French couple caught with cash and a migrant hiding in the boot of their private car.
Somalis leaving Kenya due to threats and pressure from authorities, UN claims
Refugees are registering to return to war-torn Somalia over fear of Kenyan security officials.
Burundi: Rights group claims to have discovered at least 14 mass graves across the country
IBTimes UK speaks to Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa who alleged 14 mass graves have been identified.
Opposition 'ready to take over' from ageing Mugabe as protests turns violent in Harare
IBTimes UK speaks to expert Charles Laurie about the battle to succeed 92-year-old president.
Renamo militant attacks on health clinics threatening lives of thousands of civilians
In rising violent assaults, armed men have looted medicines, supplies and destroyed medical equipment.
East African Community warns of regional instability as tensions mount between Burundi and Rwanda
Burundi closes border with Rwanda, whom it accuses of arming Burundian rebels, as diplomatic relations worsen.
Calais: Sudanese man becomes 11th victim of clashes between refugees from overcrowded camp
Man dies of stab wounds and another injured in brawl as Sudanese and Afghan migrants clash.
Does Zambia's closure of three private media houses represent a further attack on press freedom?
State suspends licences for independent TV and radio stations Muvi TV, Komboni Radio and Itezhi Tezhi Radio.
Angola's adoption of social media legislation 'may set dangerous precedent for Zimbabwe'
EXCLUSIVE: Zimbabwe could follow Angola's steps to silence social media with legislation.
One month on: Iwacu begins week of mourning to honour missing Burundian journalist Jean Bigirimana
IBTimes UK speaks to Iwacu founder-director Antoine Kaburahe about the investigation into Bigirimana's disappearance.
Kenya softens its position on Dadaab refugee camp closures and refugees repatriation to Somalia
Camp said to be economic burden and breeding ground for terrorism but will stay open until Somalia stabilises.
Burundian Opposition 'concerned' by appointment of army general Ndayishimiye as head of CNDD-FDD
President Pierre Nkurunziza's CNDD-FDD is being 'militarised' as a solution to conflict is still not found
Rise in anti-Chinese violence in Kenya forces halt of major rail project
200 youths attacked Chinese contract workers, accusing them of denying local workers job opportunities.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson urged to stop supporting Peter Mandelson's deals with Zimbabwe
Former UK minister Lord Mandelson criticised over deal with controversial minister Patrick Chinamasa.
Tajamuka campaigners outline plan to end impunity for 'police brutality'
Tajamuka 'shocked' by reports of police beating unarmed protesters.
Tajamuka protesters say they will march on Zimbabwean president's offices despite police brutality
Tajamuka supporters tell IBTimes UK about plans to step up its mass actions in the coming weeks
Burundi: Tutsi army officers on missions abroad choose to defect instead of returning home
Defections come amid fears a crackdown by the authorities has particularly targeted young Tutsi officers.
Kenya: Night-time weddings banned amid rise in attacks on guests
Local authorities in Mombasa claim dusk weddings targeted by knife-wielding gangs.
South African government turns its back on #ThisFlag Zimbabwean activists
South African minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says Zimbabweans can only bring change through polls.
Zimbabwean Government brands social media users as 'cyber terrorists' and reiterates threats
#ThisFlag and #Tajamuka organise and mobilise anti-government protests via social media.
Why Liberia could plunge back into conflict if a historic land rights bill isn't passed
Human rights and civil society groups urge it to be adopted before 30 August 2016 to prevent armed conflict.
Zimbabwean #ThisFlag leader Pastor Evan Mawarire dismisses critics of his US stay
Pastor has not confirmed he is settling in US to seek safety but Zimbabweans 'feel abandoned'.
Fadumo Dayib: Somalia's first female presidential candidate urges talks with al-Shabab
Presidential hopeful Dayib shares her hopes for Somalis in an exclusive interview with IBTimes UK.
Pope Francis slams 'shameful silence' of international community on Beni massacres in DRC
More than 1,150 people have been killed and kidnapped in DRC's mineral-rich North Kivu province.
DRC: Beni residents urged to become vigilantes after over 40 killed in massacre
At least 45 people including children were killed with axes and machetes in Beni on 13 August.
Zimbabwe: Opposition leaders vow to end reign of Mugabe's Zanu-PF in historic show of unity
Joice Mujuru and Morgan Tsvangirai hope to challenge ageing President Mugabe in 2018 poll.
Zimbabwe: #ThisFlag followers 'confused and betrayed' by Pastor Evan Mawarire's US move
Figurehead slammed for going to US where he is believed to be settling after receiving death threats.
Iwacu editor's plea for help after bodies found during search for missing Burundian journalist
One body found beheaded during search for missing journalist Jean Bigirimana – allegedly abducted on 22 July.