Articles by Elsa Buchanan

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Zimbabwe opposition says it won't accept President Mugabe to 'rule from a wheelchair'

Mugabe, 93, was endorsed by his Zanu-PF party as the presidential candidate for elections in 2018.

Apr 6, 2017

Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe

First video evidence of Burundi's ruling party youth wing inciting rape in song

Regime slams 'inappropriate language' by Imbonerakure as IBTimes UK hears calls for rapes are widespread.

Apr 6, 2017

Burundi

Burundi demands money from citizens in desperate effort to avoid economic meltdown

Documents obtained by IBTimes UK shows how teachers have to contribute up to an eighth of their salaries.

Apr 5, 2017

Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza

Four church workers charged over Sister Gloria abduction in Mali

The Colombian nun, Sister Gloria, was kidnapped last month in Mali by four armed men claiming to be jihadis.

Apr 5, 2017

Mali

Dozens killed and 10,000 displaced as armed groups spread in central Mali says HRW

Presence of Islamist groups and recruitment of local residents has inflamed ethnic tensions.

Apr 5, 2017

Mali

African diplomats warn India that racist attacks will be brought to United Nations

Threat follows a string of racially-motivated attacks on African students living in India.

Apr 4, 2017

India

Angola in crisis: 15 years since the guns fell silent, nepotism and corruption stalk a fragile nation

On 4 April 2002 warring parties signed an agreement to end 27 years of civil war.

Apr 4, 2017

Satirical magazine launches crowdfunding campaign for presidential candidate Francois Fillon

Fillon told a radio host he could not save money on a salary estimated at €22,900 per month.

Apr 3, 2017

France

Protests in France: Why is the Chinese community in the streets?

It is a time of heightened unease for the 1-2m people of Asian origin living in France.

Apr 3, 2017

Marine Le Pen

Mali: Terror threat spreads after Sahel groups join forces to create new jihadist alliance

Malian authorities forced to develop an integrated security plan with the support of international forces.

Apr 3, 2017

Mali

Catholic priests living in hiding in DRC's restive Kasai following brutal attacks

Priests fled after unidentified militiamen attacked buildings belonging to the Catholic church in Luebo town.

Apr 3, 2017

Pope Francis

DRC human rights violations - in numbers

Pope Francis calls for peace in DRC after condemning 'bloody clashes' in Kasai

400 people have died in ongoing violence between Kamwuina Nsapu militia and security forces.

Apr 3, 2017

Pope Francis

Who is Jean-Luc Melenchon? French left-winger wants to see a 32-hour working week

Melenchon has risen steadily as a serious contender in France's upcoming presidential election.

Mar 31, 2017

France Marine Le Pen

DRC unrest: Catholic Church slams 'killings and plundering' by security forces in Kasai

Military operation under way in Kananga city to dislodge suspected Kamuina Nsapu militiamen.

Mar 31, 2017

UN will scale back Monusco peacekeeping force in DRC by 1,500

Reduction comes against backdrop of clashes between rebel factions and political turmoil.

Mar 31, 2017

Joseph Kabila

'We are ashamed': Indians apologise for racist attacks on African students in Uttar Pradesh

A mob attacked a group of Nigerian students, accusing them of cannibalism and murder.

Mar 30, 2017

India

Melania Trump hands award to Rebecca Kabugho

Melania Trump presents Women of Courage award to DRC activist Rebecca Kabugho

Rebecca spent months in jail for her political activism with the LUCHA pro-democracy movement.

Mar 30, 2017

LUCHA

Herdsmen burn luxury lodge of conservationist Kuki Gallmann in Kenya's drought-stricken Laikipia

Seven out of 30 tourism lodges in one of Kenya's most important wildlife areas have closed since Christmas.

Mar 30, 2017

Kenya

Fears of government crackdown after striking Burundi students 'abducted'

Students' representatives have all gone into hiding after colleagues were arrested by security services.

Mar 30, 2017

Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza

African students in India to file formal complaint with African Union after string of racist attacks

Africans have been targeted in racially-motivated attacks this week, particularly in Greater Noida.

Mar 30, 2017

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