South Sudan conflict reaches Yei, one of the safest towns in the war-torn country
Civil war started in 2013 when President Salva Kii fired his deputy Riek Machar and his cabinet.
Morocco leads mass walkout at Africa-Arab summit over Western Sahara independence
Morocco sees former Spanish colony as its 'southern province' but Polisario Front wants independence.
How one part of Cameroon still wants to hold on to its Anglo-Saxon roots
As protests continue in Anglophone Cameroon, IBTimes UK looks at the history of Southern Cameroons.
Tensions rise in Cameroon as teachers demand 'respect for Anglo-Saxon heritage'
IBTimes UK talks to Cameroon Teachers Trade Union on language-related grievances, strikes and protests.
South Sudan rebels deny leader Riek Machar arrested in Ethiopia and deported back to South Africa
Reports allege ousted vice-president arrested and deported back to South Africa in failed attempt to enter Ethiopia.
How use of French in Cameroonian courts has sparked renewed independence calls
IBTimes UK looks at causes behind ongoing independence calls that seek restoration of 'Southern Cameroons'.
Nigerian tribal king flies to London seeking justice for his people over oil spills blamed on Shell
King Emere Godwin Bebe Okpabi tells High Court 'my people are dying from contaminated water'.
Decapitated bodies of nine men found in Mexico's Guerrero state as cartel violence continues
Prosecutors say bodies show 'visible signs of torture' and are the result of rivalry between criminal groups.
World 'must commit to ending South Sudan war' as violence continues and hunger looms
4.6million people face hunger in war-torn South Sudan where civil war has killed thousands.
Isis fighters sentenced to death in Somalia's Puntland region
Isis seized Qandala town in October – marking the first time the group captured territories in East Africa.
New wave of destruction sees 1,250 houses destroyed in Myanmar's Rohingya villages
Soldiers are deployed to Rohingya following attacks on police blamed on sympathisers of Muslim minority.
Boko Haram 'has no problem' moving to central Nigeria as offensive strangles northern stronghold
Offensive has scored some successes, but intelligence warns insurgents fleeing to Taraba state.
Two suicide bombers die at Maiduguri checkpoint as fight against Boko Haram continues
Nigerian army and police are foiling most of the attacks planned by Boko Haram militant group.
Nigerian police investigating video of boy beaten and set ablaze for 'stealing porridge'
Nigerians call for end to jungle justice as video of alleged food thief being lynched emerges.
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh calls for peaceful campaign ahead of December election
Opposition parties have formed a coalition headed by Adama Barro, who will run against Jammeh.
South Sudan: Genocide fears spread as violence continues amid the rise of hate speech
UN calls for urgent intervention to prevent "mass atrocities" in war-torn country.
Newly-released photos bolster claim that Italy is prosecuting wrong man in human-trafficking case
Photos featured on Guardian website support claims that Italy is putting 'wrong Medhanie Mered' on trial.
South Sudan: Rebel leader Riek Machar says government 'must go' after interview ban
EXCLUSIVE Rebel leader Riek Machar talks to IBTimes UK as Juba bans interviews with him amid violence.
Niger Delta Avengers blow three pipelines in retaliation to navy 'Operation Sharkbite'
NDA vows to bring oil production 'to zero' unless disenfranchisement of poor communities in the Delta ends.
South Sudan cracks down on interviews with rebel leader Riek Machar as civil war rages
Machar, currently in South Africa, was dismissed as vice-president after fleeing Juba following July violence.
Ethiopia: World's fifth largest refugee hosting nation is already home to nearly 750,000 displaced
Majority of refugees in Ethiopia flee from war-torn South Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea.
Who is Abu Nassim? Isis commander wanted in Italy on terrorism charges is arrested in Sudan
Italy sentenced Moez Fezzani to six years in jail on terrorist recruitment charges in 2014.
Ethiopia charges 22 over terror plot after 'receiving instructions from Oromo Liberation Front'
Some 22 people are charged as Ethiopia tackles 'anti-peace' forces under state of emergency.
Boko Haram warns Donald Trump: 'War is just beginning'
US supported Lake Chad governments in the fight against Boko Haram under the Obama administration.
'Many' shot dead during clashes at Arbaeen Trek Shia procession in Kano city
IMN accused officers of blocking road leading to Zaria as Shia Muslims took part in Arbaeen Trek march.
Nigerian Air Force destroys barges and canoes in attempt to halt oil bunkering
Oil bunkering is common in the oil-rich Niger Delta, where the government is trying to stop further violence.
South Africa Security Minister David Mahlobo denies rhino poaching link after Al Jazeera documentary
Al Jazeera says its investigation raises questions as rhino horn trafficker alleges close ties to Mahlobo.
Abdulmumin Jibrin: President Buhari's corruption fight 'bold', but budget scandal must be addressed
Suspended APC politician tells IBTimes UK he is ready to risk his life to expose 'monumental' corruption.
South Sudan's rebel leader Riek Machar 'ready to go home'
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with rebel leader and ousted vice-president on conflict in South Sudan.
Riek Machar says peace deal can save South Sudan as violence spreads and millions flee
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK talks to rebel leader and ousted vice-president Riek Machar on war and peace in South Sudan.
