Who is Diezani Alison-Madueke? Ex-Nigeria oil minister charged with money laundering
She was dubbed as 'one of the most powerful officials of President Goodluck Jonathan'.
Italy admits to police brutality at Genoa G8 Summit and compensates victims
Amnesty deemed case 'most serious suspension of democratic rights in Western World since World War 2'.
Somalia's president declares state of war and gives Al-Shabaab 60 days to surrender
Amid spate of attacks and kidnappings, Mohamed vows to help militants find jobs if they surrender.
Nigeria urged to release journalist arrested for 'bullying' televangelist on Instagram
Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo is being held for allegations against a prominent pastor.
Rwanda genocide anniversary: Harrowing pictures of Nyamata church massacre
On 7 April, Rwanda will commemorate 23 years since genocide that killed at least 800,000 people.
Former Nigeria oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with money laundering
Madueke, said to be 'at large', is accused of bribing three officials before the 2015 presidential election.
Eating with the fishes: Mafia runs more than 5,000 restaurants in Italy
Agriculture is now one of the priority investment areas for the underworld, reveals new report.
Murdered Giulio Regeni's family begs Pope Francis to seek truth during papal visit to Egypt
The student was tortured and murdered in 2016 as he was researching the country's economy.
Pro-Isis hackers release kill list with names and addresses of 8,000 Americans
"Kill them wherever you find them" says United Cyber Caliphate in a video released along with the list.
South Sudan frees aid workers accused of arming opposition in Yei
Government says charges against staff from Médecins Sans Frontières are valid.
Nigeria's Boko Haram kidnaps 22 girls days before Chibok mass abduction anniversary
Most of the girls kidnapped thought to be aged 17 or below and will likely become fighters' brides.
War-torn South Sudan temporarily suspends $10,000 work permit fees
Juba criticised for fee hike seen as a way to reduce influx of foreign aid workers into the country.
Pirates hijack Indian cargo ship off Somalia coast
The vessel, with its 11 crew members, was commandeered on 1 April.
Hero dog dies tackling female suicide bomber who targeted Nigeria wedding
Bomber tried to detonate explosive in Borno state, epicentre of Boko Haram's insurgency.
Bodies of coup plotters killed by Gambian strongman Jammeh's death squad discovered
Bodies were buried in military firing range near Jammeh's home village of Kanilai following 2014 failed coup.
South Sudan aid worker murders: The five most dangerous countries for NGOs
Aid agency staff have been raped, kidnapped and murdered while working in war-torn states.
Amnesty urges Nigeria's Anambra governor to investigate pro-Biafra deaths
Security forces alleged to have killed 150 pro-Biafra supporters since August 2015, something army denies.
South Sudan rebels attack foreigners to get them out of the country
Ayaz Hussein Jamali freed along two Indian oil workers, kidnapped by forces loyal to rebel Riek Machar.
Nigeria hit by Meningitis epidemic that has claimed 282 lives so far
New strain of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis not common in Nigeria and new vaccines will be required.
Has Nigeria's President Buhari really cancelled a second medical trip to the UK?
Conflicting reports on Buhari's planned medical trip to the UK have emerged.
Opposition in English Cameroon calls for federalism amid protests and internet shutdown
English areas witnessing anti-government protests and strikes over perceived marginalisation.
Mozambique university bans dreadlocks, sandals, shorts and tight dresses
Zambian police have pledged to arrest people who where mini-skirts or have their belly buttons exposed.
Aid agencies 'will not abandon' South Sudan amid spate of murders, rapes and kidnappings
The UN says 79 aid workers have been killed since the war began - 12 since the beginning of 2017
Ethiopia extends state of emergency by four months
Emergency declared in October 2016 following anti-government protests in Oromia and Amhara regions.
President Buhari cancels second medical trip to UK and invites doctors to Nigeria
Buhari has already spent 51 days on medical leave in the UK amid fears he was too ill to resume office.
Jordan urged to hand over Sudan's President Bashir to ICC over alleged war crimes
President, wanted for alleged war crimes in Darfur, is attending the Arab summit in Jordan.
Amnesty International urges South Sudan to free hundreds 'held in torturous conditions'
Call comes days after President Salva Kiir said he would pardon all political detainees in war-torn country.
Ethiopia imprisons 16 accused of trying to create a separate state in Oromia
Defendants part of Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), labelled as terrorist organisation by the government.
Nigerian government claims once again Boko Haram has been defeated
Ministry of Information believes it is just a matter of time until leader Abubakar Shekau is captured.
Husband of pregnant Violette Uwamahoro says her temporary release is first step towards justice
Exclusive: IBTimes UK talks to husband of Briton accused of plotting against Rwandan government.
