Forbes Rich List 2017: Meet the 10 wealthiest people in Africa
Richest Africans hail from Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania.
Robert Mugabe calls for union of African states
In a rallying cry, Mugabe appealed for greater economic integration among African countries.
Disturbing new videos appear to show DRC soldiers killing militia child soldiers
New footage shows suspected Kamwina Nsapu militiamen executed by soldiers in Kasai region.
Jailed Zimbabwean anti-Mugabe pastor 'collected tin of lice' to show president 'nasty' conditions
Pastor Patrick Phillip Mugadza in prison for claiming 92-year-old Mugabe will die later this year.
Zimbabwe Tourism Minister says people 'want President Robert Mugabe to stay on'
Mugabe, 93, is the world's oldest leader and will run as Zanu-PF's presidential candidate in 2018 elections.
Eight of the 10 least happy countries in the world are in Africa, claims UN-sponsored report
World Happiness Report ranks Central African Republic, Burundi and Tanzania as 'unhappiest' African nations.
Disturbing details emerge following discovery of eight mass graves in DRC's Kasaï-Central
Kasaï Central is plagued by deadly violence between the security forces and a local militia, Kamwina Nsapu.
Human rights defender Omar Ali Ewado's whereabouts unknown after arrest
Family of president of Djibouti's League of Human Rights say reasons for Omar's arrest remain mysterious.
Watch music videos from Africa's all-female music supergroup campaigning for gender equality
Supergroup includes Beninese Angélique Kidjo, world music star Mariam Doumbia Nigerian pop star Nneka.
Rights group urges ICC to open probe into crimes allegedly linked to DRC President Kabila
APRODEC chairman speaks to IBTImes UK about new complaint filed at the ICC against Kabila.
US and Swedish UN experts kidnapped in DRC were investigating 'executions'
Probe follows footage seemingly showing soldiers shooting at civilians during a counterinsurgency operation.
Human Rights Watch urges Zimbabwe to investigate allegations of torture
Calls come as Zimbabwean delegation reports on Universal Periodic Review recommendations.
Zimbabwe delegation reports to UN on human rights situation – Statement in full
The situation on the ground remains dire, working group tells United Nations Human Rights Council.
Liberia Presidential candidate George Weah admits to speaking with ex-warlord Charles Taylor
Ex-President Taylor is serving 50-year sentence for his 2012 conviction of 11 counts of war crimes.
Zimbabwean MPs to be investigated after labelling Zanu-PF MP 'a homosexual'
Under the nation's 2006 laws, homosexuality is a crime.
Sister Gloria abduction: Colombian investigators sent to Mali to find kidnapped nun
Colombian nun was kidnapped last month by armed men claiming to be jihadis.
Somali pirates aboard hijacked Aris 13 tanker exchange gunfire with naval forces
Hijackers have demanded a ransom in first hijack of its type since 2012.
Zimbabwean activist warns of biased justice as protest leader Pastor Mawarire faces trial
Pro-democracy activist Linda Masarira tells IBTimes UK about pervasive criminal cases against opponents.
DRC bishops hopeful political peace talks entering last phase as negotiations resume today
Failings to ensure first peaceful transition of power in DRC could spark rise of insecurity and instability.
DRC North Kivu Mugunga III camp: Dozens of displaced families not receiving assistance
Displaced people say they expect more families to arrive because rebels 'continue to kill people'.
Families of oil tanker crew hijacked off Somali coast plead for their release
Hijackers have demanded a ransom but are yet to give details of the size in first such hijack since 2012.
Pope Francis sends strong political message by cancelling visit to DRC
The Pontiff was expected to meet controversial President Kabila during a visit this summer.
Congolese army clashes with Kamwina Nsapu militiamen in Kasaï-Central province
Local militia group is said to be avenging death of leader by carrying out attacks in region.
Ugandan military and police killed 15 children during offensive in Kasese town claims HRW
155 people were killed during the military operation on local king Charles Wesley Mumbere's palace.
Almost two million people now infected by malaria as epidemic spreads in Burundi
700 people have died from malaria so far this year as growing food insecurity linked to spread.
Tristan Voorspuy killing: Kenyan man in custody over shooting of ex-British army officer
Rancher and safari company owner was killed by armed herders responsible for land invasions.
Somali pirates claim to be 'fishermen' demanding compensation after Aris 13 oil tanker hijack
Eight crew members are reportedly onboard the ship which was captured in the Indian Ocean.
Kenya doctors union sign 'return to work deal' as they call off 100-day strike
The strike over better pay and working conditions has crippled public hospitals.
DRC gets Debout Congolaises!, a new 'feminist' web magazine to promote women's rights
Magazine a novelty in a country where women and girls suffer disproportionately from high rates of violence.
DRC President Kabila 'blocking peaceful handover' claims opponent Moise Katumbi
Katumbi, in exile, claims Kabila will block the implementation of 31 December power-sharing deal.
