Who is Fadumo Dayib, Somalia's first female presidential hopeful?
Meet the presidential candidate who confounds stereotypes and wants to confront injustice.
Zimbabwe: President Robert Mugabe faces 'threat of split within armed forces', warns lawyer
Lawyer Alex Magaisa tells IBTimes UK the regime faces challenges with current military generals.
Who is Stephen Schwartz, the first US ambassador to Somalia in 25 years?
Schwartz has served in key leadership positions at missions overseas and in Washington DC.
Angolan authorities urged to investigate death of teenager shot by soldiers during peaceful protest
Rufino Antonio, 14, was fatally struck in the neck by military police during anti-eviction protest in Luanda.
DRC: Ban of Human Rights Watch researcher Ida Sawyer slammed by institutions and activists
Work permit denial reflects brutal curbs on free speech, says monitoring group.
Burundi: 'If they radiate me from the Bar but that I stay alive, I'll continue the fight', says lawyer
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks to lawyer Dieudonné Bashirahishize under threat for speaking to UN watchdog.
Migrant crisis: Save 'vital' services in Calais' Jungle refugee camp, say humanitarian groups
Plans to demolish kitchens and shops 'will have traumatic impact' – especially on children.
DRC Opposition leader Moise Katumbi says President Joseph Kabila 'must leave by front door'
Leader has 'three year plan' to illegally stay in power and 'install dictatorship'.
Growing concerns for threatened Burundi lawyers who provided information to UN torture watchdog
Human rights experts urge government to ensure four men will not face punishment.
Zimbabwe's #ThisFlag leader Pastor Evan Mawarire renews calls for neighbouring South African support
South Afric'sa ruling ANC adheres to President Mugabe's claims #ThisFlag receives funding from the West.
Top Zimbabwean war vets purged from Zanu-PF as Mugabe loses support of power base
Dismissals come after war veterans withdrew support for President Robert Mugabe, who faces criticisms
#ThisFlag movement leader Pastor Evan Mawarire 'will face more death threats'
President Mugabe warned Pastor Mawarire would "rot in jail and be dealt with" upon return to Zimbabwe.
What are bond notes and why are Zimbabweans protesting against them?
Lawyer Alex Magaisa tells IBTimes UK the government is unable to live within its means.
Burundi regime rejects 228-strong UN Police force to monitor human rights violations and abuses
Burundi government says French-led UN resolution authorising the force was made without its consent.
DRC: US veteran Darryl Lewis accused of being 'mercenary' sues Congolese officials for 'torture'
DRC regime accused Katumbi of hiring 600 US mercenaries in plot to destabilise President Kabila
Iwacu press group to file complaint as journalist Jean Bigirimana still missing after 11 days
IBTimes UK speaks to Iwacu director Antoine Kaburahe about missing reporter and father of two
Zimbabwe's #ThisGown protest march going ahead despite police threats and war veteran arrests
Arrested veterans Victor Matemadanda and Francis Nhando accused of "undermining President Mugabe".
Negotiations between Frelimo and Renamo suspended as Mozambique war escalates
International mediators suspend peace talks until 8 August as Renamo multiplies attacks.
DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi will return despite regime barring his plane from landing
Katumbi's brother Raphael Katebe Katoto says he will attempt to return no matter what.
DRC: Opposition bloc 'Rassemblement' repeats call for new dialogue facilitator
Opposition claims Togolese mediation leader Edem Kodjo has too many ties with President Joseph Kabila.
Nelson Mandela's lawyer worried about 'possibility of civil war' in Zimbabwe
Concerns growing after war veterans withdrew support for President Robert Mugabe
'We are at the tip of the end of President Mugabe' Zimbabwe's Tajamuka campaign says
EXCLUSIVE: Spokesperson Promise Mkwnanzi tells IBTimes UK about Tajamuka's vision for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Tajamuka campaign to file application to probe Mugabe's capacity to rule nation
EXCLUSIVE: Application is for courts to investigate President Mugabe's competency to lead nation
Etienne Tshisekedi's opposition eyes 'transitional government' if Kinshasa fails to call elections
Electoral Commission supposed to call presidential elections on 19 September.
DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi appeals to UN over safety fears during return, says brother
Security services deny pressuring judge into convicting Katumbi, and warn his sentence still holds.
DRC: Children allegedly associated with armed groups detained in 'appalling conditions', say HRW
Minors detained by DRC security forces having been accused of belonging to rebel groups.
DRC government arrests pro-democracy activists over banners demanding respect for constitution
Activists reportedly held banners calling for President Kabila to step down after his two-term limit ends.
DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi will return to Kinshasa on 30 July, says brother
EXCLUSIVE: Brother Raphael Katebe Katoto says Moise Katumbi will defy warrant for his arrest in DRC.
Burundi ruling party youth wing Imbonerakure gang-raped hundreds of women and girls says HRW
Imbonerakure allegedly beat and gang-raped female family members of perceived opposition.
DRC: Moise Katumbi adviser warns of 'confrontations' as leader threatened with arrest if he returns
EXCLUSIVE: Tensions are high in country where conditions for political dialogue 'are not met'.