Burundi: Genocide fear has UN on alert to deploy troops from DRC to keep peace
UN considering to move Monusco troops as it is not equipped enough to deal with violence in Burundi.
Rwanda poverty statistics 'altered to support Kagame's third term' claims activist
Rwanda refuted allegations it altered poverty statistics and claimed economy keeps growing.
Nigeria: Cabinet ministers sworn in during official ceremony in Abuja
Ministers sworn in before president Muhammadu Buhari six months after leader took office.
Biafra: Southeastern governors to hold meeting as protests for independence gain momentum
Pro-Biafrans call for independence from Nigeria and the release of their leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Syria war endgame: Russian peace plan calls for elections including Assad and opposition groups
Plan proposes constitutional reform and presidential election in which President Assad can take part.
Refugee crisis: We fled Syria but we are still suffering on the doorstep of Europe
IBtimes UK speaks with a Syrian mother in Serbia about her difficult journey to reach Germany as winter looms.
Biafra: TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu urges government to heed independence calls
Pro-Biafrans call for reinstatement of republic that ran from 1967-1970.
Boko Haram: Chad declares state of emergency following deadly attacks
Chad is part of ongoing regional fight aimed at curbing terrorism in the area.
Nigeria: Head of anti-corruption agency Ibrahim Lamorde 'fired' by President Muhammadu Buhari
Lamorde was appointed EFCC head in 2011 and has now been replaced by interim chairman Ibrahim Mustafa Magu.
Burundi hears echoes of anti-Tutsi hate speech that sparked Rwanda genocide
Burundi leaders spark fears of genocide by repeating anti-Tutsi propaganda amid violent political crackdown.
South Africa: MTN chief Sifiso Dabengwa resigns over $5.2bn Nigeria fine
Fine issued as MTN allegedly failed to disconnect unregistered sim cards in Nigeria.
Nigeria Boko Haram: One of most-wanted suspects arrested in Abuja
Chindo Bello arrested after army released list of 100 most-wanted Boko Haram suspects.
Rwanda warns Burundi of impending genocide if violent crackdown on dissidents continues
Rwandan President Kagame reminds of genocide catalyst as bodies lie in Burundi streets.
In Focus: Refugees battle sub-zero temperatures and starvation on Serbian border just to reach EU
IBTimes UK travelled to the Berkasovo-Bapska for a look at the conditions of those seeking a new life.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafrans march for Nnamdi Kanu and James Ibori's release
Reports allege pro-Biafrans clashed with police in Onitsha during protest.
Nigeria: Secret backstreet abortions kill 50,000 women a year
Clandestine abortions frequent in Nigeria, where termination of pregnancy allowed only to save mother's life.
Serbia refugee crisis photos: Thousands wait to cross into Croatia as winter looms
Every day thousands of refugees arrive in Serbia before they continue their journey to Europe.
South Sudan: Dinka and Nuer 'stockpile weapons' as plan to create more states fuels tension
Warring sides reached a ceasefire in August, but UN warned faction still gathering weapons and ammunition.
In Focus: West Africa witnesses new spate of homophobia but 'homosexuality has always existed'
IBtimes UK speaks with human rights activist Olumide Makanjuola on anti-gay laws in West Africa.
DRC child soldiers: Children grow up 'more comfortable with weapons than with books' [Video]
Hundreds of children are part of militant groups in DRC.
Nigeria: Banks to deactivate millions of accounts as BVN deadline approaches
Deactivation follows CBN's decision to introduce biometrics for customer identification.
Kenyan 'Jack the Ripper' hunted as 10 mutilated sex workers found dead in Nakuru
Suspected serial killer has murdered 10 prostitutes in October alone.
India court rejects police probe claiming girls found hanging from tree killed themselves
Post-mortem examination following death of the two cousins revealed they had been raped several times.
Nigeria: Army reveals 100 most-wanted Boko Haram suspects
Banners with pictures of wanted insurgents to be circulated among communities.
India-Africa summit: President Muhammadu Buhari vows to defeat Boko Haram, end corruption and fix economy [full speech]
Buhari to discuss corruption, terrorism, climate change and poverty alleviation with Narendra Modi.
Nnamdi Kanu: Is Radio Biafra director free or still in detention?
Nigerian government say Kanu released on bail but supporters claim he is still detained.
Nigeria: Telecom giant MTN 'in talks' to resolve $5.2bn fine
Africa's largest telecom company fined for failing to disconnect unregistered SIM cards.
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari arrives in New Delhi for India-Africa Forum
Buhari to discuss terrorism, climate change and poverty alleviation with Narendra Modi.
Nigeria Boko Haram: US condemns terror group's 'heinous attacks'
US reiterates support to government and people of the Lake Chad Basin affected by Boko Haram's insurgency.
DRC: Citizens begin stay-at-home protest over FDLR violence on civilians
Protest started after one woman and two men allegedly stabbed by FDLR memebrs.
