Kenya: Why US President Obama's half brother says he will vote for Donald Trump
Barack's half-brother Malik Obama explains why he is changing party loyalties ahead of US elections.
Veteran music star Koffi Olomide held in Kinshasa following 'assault' allegations
UPDATE: Rumba star to spend three months in jail in Kinshasa after 'assault' charge
DRC: Six Lucha activists face 'forcible removal' from prison after rejecting presidential pardon
The group asked not to be released in solidarity with other prisoners of conscience currently detained
Migrant crisis: Charity-run restaurant feeding 200 unaccompanied children closed after authorities' raid
EXCLUSIVE: Cafe manager tells IBTimes UK about raid which traumatised children
Withdrawal of Zimbabwe veterans' support for Mugabe is a 'serious blow to dictator' say analysts
Analyst Charles Laurie warns that backlash could weaken Robert Mugabe's ruling Zanu-PF party.
Zimbabwe: President Robert Mugabe faces tough fight for survival as veterans end backing
The former resistance fighters allege President Mugabe is a manipulative dictator.
Zimbabwe veterans' full statement: Withdrawal of support for President Robert Mugabe
Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association has withdrawn long-term backing of 'dictatorial' Mugabe.
Migrant crisis: A record 7,300 people now live in Calais' Jungle migrant camp
There are now 761 minors in the camp of whom 80% are unaccompanied by an adult.
Migrant crisis: Authorities raid makeshift shops, kitchens and cafés in Calais' Jungle migrant camp
13 migrants arrested for alleged illegal trading as authorities prepare dismantling of second half of camp
Zimbabwe President Mugabe slams #ThisFlag leader Pastor Mawarire for first time
Robert Mugabe said Pastor Evan Mawarire and his supporters should leave Zimbabwe.
Dozens tortured, disappeared and killed in counterterrorism operations abuses in Northeastern Kenya
Rights researcher Otsieno Namwaya told IBTimes UK of operation 'worse than Usalama Watch'
Thousands flee violence in South Sudan as UN expects 'numbers to keep growing'
5,000 asylum seekers flee to Uganda following South Sudan's recent violence.
Zimbabwe posts salary schedule for unpaid civil servants as it grapples with financial crisis
Robert Mugabe's government failed to pay salaries to army for the second month running.
AIDS 2016: Vulnerable HIV-positive communities 'left behind' because of discrimination and stigma
International AIDS Conference warns that laws and stigma hinder access to HIV prevention, treatment and care.
Kenya: Rights lawyer Willie Kimani's murder case 'should lead to justice for the real perpetrators'
Hundreds of murders blamed on Kenyan police have not lead to proper investigations, HRW told IBTImes UK
Kenya: Four police officers charged with the murder of rights' lawyer Willie Kimani
Three decomposing bodies were found stuffed in burlap sacks in a river a week after abduction of trio.
President Mugabe's regime blames Zimbabwe's economic woes on 'international sanctions'
Mugabe is cash-strapped after decades of isolation from Bretton Woods' institutions.
Nice attack: Links between Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel and Isis 'not established' says minister
Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve claimed Nice attacker was 'very rapidly radicalised'.
Nice attack: 'There have been gunshots, run! So, we ran, not knowing why' say survivors
Harrowing details of 14 July's attack in Nice are coming to light
Nice attack: 12,000 social media users stand in solidarity with victims using #JeSuisNice
Thousands have also tweeted #LiberteEgaliteFraternite – the French national motto.
Nice attack as it happened: Truck drives into crowd in Bastille Day celebrations killing at least 84
The death toll has reached 84 with 52 people critically injured in the attack.
Kenya: Seven dead in Kapenguria police station siege 'carried out by policeman'
UPDATE: Gunman who attacked and killed six police officers in Kapenguria was a policeman.
Freed Pastor Evan Mawarire calls for protests as South African union joins push for Zimbabwe reform
South African trade union federation Cosatu backs neighbouring Zimbabwean #ThisFlag demos.
South Sudan: Radio journalist allegedly gunned down by armed men 'for being Nuer'
John Gatluak targeted for being from same Nuer tribe as opposition leader Riek Machar.
Uganda President Yoweri #MuseveniPhoneCall goes viral: The funniest memes
Snap of Museveni caught talking to a mystery caller from a foldout chair sparks new #M7Challenge.
Zimbabwe authorities change charges against #ThisFlag leader Evan Mawarire as he appears in court
Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights confirmed charges changed to 'subverting a constitutional government'.
South Sudan: Foreign nationals and aid workers flee Juba despite ceasefire holding
South Sudan reported at least 272 people – including 33 civilians – had been killed in recent fighting.
Former Burundian minister Hafsa Mossi murdered in capital Bujumbura
Mossi, Burundi's representative to the East Africa legislative assembly, was gunned down.
Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye to petition for 'rights violation' after bail release
FDC leader asked for a speedy trial of his much-delayed treason case.
Zimbabwe day of action #ZimShutDown2016 goes ahead despite Pastor Evan Mawarire's arrest
#ThisFlag campaign leader Mawarire charged for inciting public violence and disturbing peace