EU Referendum: President Erdogan says Turkey should hold Brexit-style vote on accession bid
Erdoğan accuses Brussels of refusing Turkey EU membership as it is a 'Muslim-majority country'.
Isis urging Nigeria's Boko Haram to stop using children as suicide bombers, claims US military
Boko Haram known for kidnapping women and children and forcing them to carry out suicide bombing missions.
Germans protest nude swimming ban ahead of refugee centre opening
Nudists claim ban undermines their way of life, known as Freikorperkultur, or Free Body Culture.
Niger Delta Avengers deny ceasefire accord with Nigerian government
Local reports claimed 30-day truce reached between government and militants including NDA.
South Africa's violent protests blamed on ANC members as Tshwane burns over election candidate
Security minister David Mahlobo says ANC members started the protest over Thoko Didiza's mayoral candidacy.
South Africa: Guptas return home after more than two months 'due to wedding celebrations'
Guptas deny wielding excessive political influence in South Africa.
South Africa: Violent protests erupt over Tshwane mayor election
Protesters angry at ANC's decision to chose Thoko Didiza as mayor candidate.
Niger Delta Avengers: Militants and government agree 30-day ceasefire
Truce reportedly reached as attacks blamed on Niger Delta Avengers halt oil production.
Pro-Biafrans claim Niger Delta Avengers link: Who is behind group that halted Nigeria's oil production?
NDA latest militants to wage war against Nigeria where attacks blamed on group nearly halved oil production.
Kenya Al-Shabaab: Two policemen 'burned beyond recognition' in attack that leaves five dead
Militants ambush police vehicle in Mandera vowing attacks will continue until Kenyan troops leave Somalia.
Nnamdi Kanu: Trial adjourned to 26 September as Ipob leader wears 'I love Biafra' bracelet in court
Trial adjourned after lead counsel asks court to allow time to new lawyer to study case.
World Refugee Day 2016: Iceland and Sweden deny asylum to Nigerian Boko Haram victim
Eze Okafur was stabbed and his brother killed when militants stormed their house in Maiduguri in 2010.
Boko Haram kills 18 women during funeral and burns village in Nigeria's Adamawa State
Gunmen attack Kuda village, Adamawa State, setting houses on fire and shooting civilians.
Nigeria: Boko Haram steps up propaganda with new radio station to 'tell own story'
Radio station will be used to recruit, brainwash and counter government reports, says terrorism expert.
Mali: Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb releases new video of hostage Beatrice Stockly
Aqim demands the release of imprisoned fighters in Mali and Niger in exchange for Stockly's release.
Hong Kong: Protests erupt as bookseller Lam Wing-kee reveals details of detention in China
Lam Wing-kee was among five booksellers who mysteriously disappeared in 2015.
Pro-Biafrans stage silent protest in Whitechapel hoping to engage President Buhari
Nigerian leader will be staying in London until Sunday 19 June to reportedly rest and cure an ear infection.
Ethiopia: Oromo people flee persecution, arrests and torture at hands of government forces
Activists and human-rights groups say authorities have killed more than 400 Oromo people since November 2015.
Kenya: High Court rules anal tests permissible as proof of gay sex
The Kenyan government has stated homosexuality is an 'unnatural act'.
Niger Delta violence: Avengers blow up NNPC pipeline as peace talks fail to begin
Attacks blamed on militants caused oil production to drop to 1.6 million barrels per day from 2.2 million.
Gambia: Activists condemn drumming music and dance ban during Ramadan
Activists told IBTimes UK the ban is divisive and anti-constitutional.
Oscar Pistorius trial: Athlete made every effort to save Reeva Steenkamp's life claims defence
Court should not impose 15-year sentence as Pistorius feared for his life, says his lawyer.
Venezuela riots: 4 dead as food crisis cripples economy and President Nicolas Maduro battles recall
Riots continue in Venezuela where people are unable to buy basic items such as flour and rice.
Migrant crisis: Ethiopia claims UN trust fund sponsored Eritrean rebel groups
UN set up the trust fund to help economic development in countries that people attempt to leave for Europe.
Venezuela: Rioters chant 'we want food!' amid looting that leaves three dead
Riots and looting are routine in Venezuela as people are unable to buy basic items such as flour and rice.
Niger Delta Avengers agree to dialogue with Nigeria but vow more attacks if demands not met
Niger Delta Avengers latest group to wage war against Nigeria due to perceived marginalisation.
Isis fighter Larossi Abballa who murdered police officer and wife in Paris was a convicted terrorist
Larossi Abballa was convicted in 2013 for being part of jihadist organisation with links to Pakistan.
Niger Delta violence: Government Tompolo urges Avengers to start dialogue with government
Violence in Niger Delta has caused oil production to drop to 1.6m barrels per day from 2.2m.
Shanghai: Three injured in blast caused by homemade explosive at Pudong airport
Eyewitness says a beer bottle filled with white smoke rolled by his feet before explosion.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Gunmen slit throats of four women in latest attack in Borno
The gunmen reportedly killed the women after they did not find their husbands in targeted raid in Mairari.