Which African states slammed Burundi, South Africa and Gambia's withdrawal from ICC? Burundi, South Africa and Gambia's decision to leave the ICC generated widespread support for the ICC. Nov 3, 2016 Kenya Uganda
South African President Zuma lands in Zimbabwe after delay over critical 'state capture' report Zimbabwe's President Mugabe is expected to plead for South African investments amid economic crisis. Nov 3, 2016 Jacob Zuma Zimbabwe
Uganda has damning human rights record as torture and state oppression is rife says HRW Basic rights are consistently violated and security forces continue to use 'excessive force and torture'. Nov 3, 2016 Uganda Yoweri Museveni
Footballers and philanthropists come together to announce Best of Africa 2017 Awards The award celebrates the efforts of players with African heritage supporting charities in Africa. Nov 2, 2016
Calais refugees hunted by security forces after escaping new accommodation in France Eleven refugees escaped the centre where they were sent to after their forceful removal from Jungle camp. Nov 2, 2016
Ivory Coast: 93.43% of voters approve new controversial constitution, officials say Opposition groups contest official 42.2% turnout figure, claiming it is 'inflated' and invalid. Nov 2, 2016
Students blast President Museveni's order to close Kampala's Makerere University over protests Shutdown follows intense clashes between police and students, who were protesting a lecturers' strike. Nov 2, 2016 Yoweri Museveni
British MP condemns UK for refusing entry to Zimbabwean civil rights activist Pastor Evan Mawarire was among a number of civil rights activists forbidden from entering the UK. Nov 1, 2016 Zimbabwe
HRW warns of violence as French Sangaris mission leaves Central African Republic IBTimes UK speaks exclusively to HRW about vacuum left by French troops as 'emboldened' rebels gather. Nov 1, 2016
London club QPR to use buses in mercy mission to collect Calais child refugees and bring them to UK Championship club has pledged to lay on buses to go and collect vulnerable children from Calais. Nov 1, 2016
Burundi refugees in Rwanda expected to remain as biggest camp becomes 'semi-permanent' UNHCR tells IBTimes UK it does not expect refugees to return home in next 12 months. Nov 1, 2016 Rwanda Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza
Why Ivory Coast's decisive vote was met with both indifference and violence Opposition claims controversial text could enable President Ouattara to run for president for a third time in 2020. Oct 31, 2016
Zimbabweans fear new currency could throw back the nation to the horrors of its 2008 crisis Zimbabwe is distributing its 'bond notes' to help fight against cash shortages and food prices hikes. Oct 31, 2016 Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe
Why Zimbabwe's divided opposition is failing to knockout 'old Muhammad Ali' President Mugabe IBTimes UK speaks to scholar Blessing-Miles Tendi about President Mugabe's chances in 2018 elections Oct 28, 2016 Robert Mugabe Grace Mugabe
US closes embassy in Kenya's Nairobi following knife attack Country is on high alert over feared terror attacks from Islamic group al-Shabaab. Oct 28, 2016 Kenya
Burundi's withdrawal from ICC is 'a major loss for the victims of the gravest crimes' claims HRW What justice for hundreds of people who have been tortured, killed, raped or disappeared in Burundi? Oct 28, 2016 Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza
French court rejects former Rwandan spy chief's bid to drop genocide trial Already sentenced to 25 years, the prosecution believe Pascal Simbikangwa should face a harsher penalty. Oct 27, 2016 Rwanda
Zimbabwe faces 'a national health crisis' as lack of drugs worsens spread of cholera and typhoid Legislators are urging President Robert Mugabe to declare the spread 'a national health crisis'. Oct 27, 2016 Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe
Calais: Children forced to sleep outside in bitter conditions after being denied access to shelter French authorities declared Calais camp 'empty' but charity claims vulnerable children left with nothing. Oct 27, 2016
Opposition campaign against new constitution in Ivory Coast 'severely undermined', says HRW Opposition claims new text could enable President Ouattara to run for president for a third time in 2020. Oct 27, 2016