Articles by Elsa Buchanan

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Cholera spreading in drought-hit Somalia as WHO projects 50,000 cases by summer

Somalia already faces famine, described as the "largest humanitarian crisis in history of the UN".

Apr 13, 2017

Somalia

Three years on, Nigeria is still negotiating with Boko Haram over release of Chibok girls

197 teenagers abducted on 14 April 2014 are still missing.

Apr 13, 2017

Nigeria Boko Haram

'It was chaos' says MSF doctor recalling brutal attack on civilians in Central African Republic

Civilians are paying the price of renewed, brutal fighting in the CAR, MSF warns.

Apr 13, 2017

Human rights

central african republic goran tomasevic

US sanctions against militia leaders 'sends strong message to armed groups in CAR'

US imposed sanctions on ex-Séléka leader Abdoulaye Hissène and Maxime Mokom, anti-Balaka commander.

Apr 13, 2017

People fled Central African Republic to Chad

Thousands of sexual and gender-based violence cases among Chad refugees worries UNHCR

20% of all cases of SGBV committed against girls under 18, UNHCR said.

Apr 13, 2017

Human rights

Burundi government bans major opposition MSD party for 6 months in continuing crackdown

Interior Minister issues official order after accusing MSD of 'inciting violence' and funding armed groups.

Apr 12, 2017

Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza

Zambia's UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema officially charged with treason

The charge allows no bail and can carry the death penalty.

Apr 12, 2017

Somali forces rescue sailors held by pirates after Indian ship was hijacked

The Al Kausar was the third vessel to be hijacked in 2017 by Somali pirates after a five-year lull.

Apr 12, 2017

Somalia India

South Africa mourns inspiring girl with rapid ageing disorder who outlived doctors' hopes

Phalatse suffered from rare genetic disorder that causes rapid ageing but was a 'champion of positivity'.

Apr 12, 2017

South Africa Jacob Zuma

Tunisia doctors urged to stop forced anal examinations to 'prove' homosexuality

A medical watchdog in Tunisia has called for doctors to cease the 'degrading' practice.

Apr 12, 2017

Tunisia

Arrested Zambia's UPND opposition leader to face 'treason' charges says lawyer

It is believed charges may be linked to Hakainde Hichilema's blocking of President Lungu's motorcade.

Apr 11, 2017

UN warns of 'mass deaths' as famine threatens 20m in Yemen and three African states

An 'avoidable humanitarian crisis' is 'fast becoming an inevitability', UN refugee agency has warned.

Apr 11, 2017

Oil giant Shell admits dealing with money launderer during corruption probe

Emails allegedly show Shell executives knew convicted ex-oil minister would pocket more than $1bn.

Apr 11, 2017

Royal Dutch Shell

Zambia opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema

Zambia's UPND opposition leader claims 'President Edgar Lungu wants to kill me'

Claims come as security forces raided Hakainde Hichilema's home and used 'toxic gas' to force him out.

Apr 11, 2017

Niger's top university shut down by authorities amid violent clashes over student protest

At least 20 students demanding better studying conditions wounded following security forces response.

Apr 11, 2017

Thousands of refugees 'flee northern CAR for second time in less than a year'

IBTImes UK hears from UN refugee agency about displaced women forced to give birth at border.

Apr 10, 2017

Strikes grip DRC's Kinshasa amid divided opposition over new PM Bruno Tshibala appointment

After PM came to power, many fear that a ban on demonstrations all over DRC will ignite violence.

Apr 10, 2017

DRC Joseph Kabila

Rights organisations urge Zambia to remain in ICC amid claims human rights are "steadily declining"

There have been concerns about a mass African exodus from the world court.

Apr 10, 2017

Cabinda War FLEC rebels in Angola urge the world to act as "people die in silence"

'We are not terrorists', claims rebel group fighting for independence of oil-rich former Portuguese Congo.

Apr 7, 2017

DRC 'could explode' if President Kabila does not appoint Felix Tshisekedi as PM today, say experts

Kabila "could either tame tensions or trigger an explosion" says Vava Tampa at Save The Congo.

Apr 7, 2017

DRC Joseph Kabila

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