Cholera threatens millions in drought-hit east Africa as famine looms
UK charities warn millions of people, already facing hunger, are at risk of contracting waterborne diseases.
Nigerian army 'ignored' information on Boko Haram attack days before deadly Magumeri raid
Military under scrutiny as Boko Haram resumes deadly attacks in restive northeast.
Ethiopia welcomes foreign investments as it strives to end poverty and inequality
IBTimes UK interviews Ethiopian ambassador on development, state of emergency and gender equality.
140 people have starved to death in Somalia since beginning of March
Half of Somalia population face famine due to drought and long-standing instabilty.
Nigerian protesters storm Amnesty International offices in Abuja urging NGO to leave
Protesters allege rights group smears reputation of security forces, something Amnesty strongly denies.
Several feared dead as plane crashes in South Sudan
It is believed at least 44 people were on board plane that crashed in Wau town.
Mozambique: Footballer devoured by giant 16ft crocodile as he jogged beside Zambezi river
Body still missing of Estevao Alberto Gino, 19, played for the Atletico Mineiro de Tete.
Pope Francis begs forgiveness for Church 'sins' during Rwandan genocide
Pontiff makes the remarks as he meets Rwanda's President Paul Kagame in Rome.
Famine-stricken South Sudan denies use of oil revenues to buy weapons
The UN accuses leadership of failing its people amid conflict and famine, something Juba strongly denies.
Boko Haram's contested leader Abubakar Shekau reappears: 'Our caliphate is running smoothly'
Man thought to be Shekau denies claims his fighters had been killed and hostages held by group freed.
Woman pays $75,000 to have lunch with Italy's Silvio Berlusconi to aid quake victims
Lunch with Berlusconi will take place in Arcore, northern Italy, and proceedings will help quake victims.
Ooni of Ife: Come and discover a beautiful Nigeria the media don't tell you about
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK meets traditional Yoruba ruler of Ile-Ife, an ancient town in southwestern Nigeria.
Somali refugees fleeing Yemen war killed in Red Sea air strike
Helicopter attacked boat Somali refugees were travelling in, said coastguard.
Donald Trump's favourite Irish proverb is actually a Nigerian poem
US President welcomed Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny ahead of St Patrick's Day.
Famine-stricken South Sudan 'using oil revenues to buy arms' says UN
War-torn country became first nation to declare a famine since 2011.
Dirty rivers in drought-hit Mozambique kill as much as lack of food
IBTimes UK visits Changara district, where charity World Vision is assisting drought-hit communities.
Sierra Leone: 'Good Samaritan' pastor hands in huge diamond
President Ernest Bai Koroma said the whole country will benefit from the discovery.
South Sudan 'will not pay $1m ransom' for Indian engineers kidnapped by rebels
Fighters loyal to former vice president Riek Machar accused engineers of working for government.
Celebrities urge Turkish Airlines to send aid to hunger-stricken Somalia as famine looms
Turkish Airlines is the only major international carrier that flies to Somalia, where 6.2 million people are starving.
Does Nigeria's Boko Haram execution video mean the fight is still on?
IBTimes UK investigates on meaning behind latest video released by Abubakar Shekau's faction.
Mozambique: Faces of people affected by drought and crop-eating insects
IBTimes UK visits Mozambique's Tete province, where vulnerable communities have been impacted by lack of water.
Dozens of Ethiopians kidnapped and slaughtered by 1,000 South Sudanese gunmen in Gambella raids
Attackers may belong to Murle ethnic group, often blamed for deadly raids in border region.
Boko Haram terrorists execute Nigerian 'military spies' in latest video
'These are your boys you sent,' says one militant in a message directed at President Muhammadu Buhari.
Appeal to help East Africa as famine crisis looms threatening 16 million lives
People in South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia on brink of starvation due to violence and drought.
Kidnapped charity workers freed in South Sudan amid mystery of 'aid requested as ransom'
Fighters allied to rebel leader Riek Machar abducted eight people working for US charity Samaritan's Purse.
Rare black rhino massacred in South Africa as poaching of endangered species continues
The rhino, named Wozani, had its horn, ears, tail and feet cut off by poachers in Limpopo province.
Ethiopia rubbish dump landslide death toll rises to 72 as three-days of mourning declared
Makeshift houses destroyed at Koshe Garbage Landfill, which has been a dumping site for more than 50 years.
Nigeria's Vice President Yemi Osinbajo heads delegation to end Niger Delta crisis
Oil-rich area witnessing renewed violence at hands of militant groups that bomb oil and gas facilities.
Nigeria and South Africa launch anti-xenophobia system to halt violence
Decision comes after latest spate of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa's capital Pretoria.
'Spiny devil' crickets are latest plague in drought-hit Mozambique
IBTimes UK visits a drought-hit community in Tete province where charity World Vision is assisting people.
