Meningitis kills 140 people in Nigeria in worst outbreak since 2009
Ministry of health says it is working hard to tackle epidemic amid fears death toll might increase.
Mass murder trial over 'witch' killings to begin in Papua New Guinea
122 men allegedly raided village, burning houses and killing seven people accused of sorcery in April 2014.
South Sudan government promises to declare unilateral ceasefire to end war
Conflict has killed thousands and displaced millions in spite of several ceasefires agreed by both sides.
Rwanda court frees pregnant Violette Uwamahoro accused of plotting to overthrow government
Uwamahoro was arrested in February after travelling to Rwanda to attend her father's funeral.
President Muhammadu Buhari's illness 'slowing down' economic reforms in recession-hit Nigeria
Buhari, 74, is due to go back to the UK in April to undergo further medical treatment.
Tanzanian President John Magufuli 'loves' song that led to rapper Nay wa Mitego's arrest
Artist was arrested – and subsequently released – for 'song with words that malign government'.
Sudan opens humanitarian corridor to deliver aid to 'brothers' in famine-stricken South Sudan
Millions of lives at risk in war-torn South Sudan where a famine was declared earlier in 2017.
Tanzanian rapper Nay wa Mitego arrested for 'denouncing government' in new song Wapo
Police said artist was arrested after "releasing a song with words that malign the government".
South Sudan ambush kills seven aid workers in 'heinous murder' condemned by UN
It's the highest number of aid workers killed in a single incident since civil war began in 2013.
New Boko Haram faction raids Nigerian village but promises not to harm civilians
Militants loyal to Abu Musab al-Barnawi target Sabon Garin Kimba village to steal food and medical supplies.
Henya Mania the Israeli vegan YouTuber who believes factory farming is akin to the Holocaust
Henya Mania speaks on veganism, her channel and why she believes factory farming can be compared to Holocaust.
Italy on alert ahead of Treaty of Rome anniversary as terror threat 'high'
Security beefed up following terror attack that left five people dead in London on 22 March.
South Sudan famine: Russia and US disagree on where blame lies
War-torn South Sudan is first country to declare famine since 2011.
Gambia to investigate human rights abuse following Yahya Jammeh rule
Commission, set up by President Adama Barrow, to look at persecution of homosexuals and political opponents
How drought-resistant seeds are giving hope to farmers in hunger-stricken Mozambique
IBTimes UK visits Tete province, where communities have been impacted by El Nino-linked drought.
Pregnant UK woman denies plot against Rwanda's Paul Kagame as trial begins in Kigali
Violette Uwamahoro, who lives in the UK, was arrested in February on a family trip to Rwanda.
Nigeria's aviation hit again as biggest airline Arik Air 'shut down'
Latest blow to Nigeria aviation industry weeks after Abuja International Airport closed for repair works.
First pictures of Gambia's deposed leader Yahya Jammeh emerge since exile
Jammeh went in exile following post-election political crisis sparked as he refuse to relinquish power.
Westminster terror attack: World leaders react to stabbing and car attack
Leaders react to suspected terror attack as armed policemen deployed to Westminster.
Sicilian fishermen on strike over 'greedy dolphins'
Fishermen in Aeolian Islands say dolphins break nets to eat fish, negatively impacting their business.
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.
