Africa

Nearly quarter of Zimbabwean populations at the risk of starving to death, vice president warns.

WHO also said the microcephaly-causing disease could have potentially devastating effects for families.

Born Free foundation confirmed the finding in the Alatash and Dinder parks.

Watch the final two-part interview with Danae Dholakia, the UK's Special Envoy to Africa's Great Lakes region.

It is thought that around 67,500 people have been displaced in the Somali region alone.

Scientists hope media attention will help protect striking female calf suffering from leucism.

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth on the DRC's presidential elections.

Virunga is Africa's oldest national park and home to some of the last remaining gorillas.

Animal welfare activists hail policy announcement, saying end to ivory trade 'may be in sight'.

The DRC's opposition parties will hold rallies demanding that Kabila steps down from power.

The 32-year-old Manchester City star has bemoaned the result of the awards.

The 26-year-old striker has denied talk of moving to the Premier League.

More than 8,000 specially tailored classes have been created to help them catch up with German students.

Rwandan president can now sit for three more terms once his second term in office ends in 2017

The social circles of African elephants is being maintained, even though generations are disappearing.

Decision is part of review initiated by Barclays chief executive Jes Staley to turnaround the company.

90 people were killed in Friday clashes in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, say government sources.

Deaths are thought to have been in response to attacks on military complexes that killed 87.

'Bali' deal will speed movement, release and clearance of material, including goods in transit.

Five-star hotel for dogs features an à la carte menu, spa and concierge service.

Gilbert Diendere is charged with the murder of former president Thomas Sankara.

Aliko Dangote proposed that African states introduce a European Union-style cooperation.

Pro-Biafran leader has been unable to see his lawyer for more than a week.

Kabore secured 53.49% of the total votes across 368 communes in Sunday's polls.

Civil servants and senior politicians were paid off, according to ex-employees and court documents.

Pontiff urged civilians to reject hatred and violence while visiting a mosque in Bangui.

Former PM Roch Marc Kaboré and Zéphirin Diabré seen as frontrunners among 14 candidates.

IBTimes UK takes a closer look at the social, political and economic factors in the DRC before the elections.

Kenyan activist speaks to IBTimes UK about how Pope Francis' visit to Africa could eliminate homophobia.

Revelation comes ahead of Pope Francis's scheduled visit to the country's capital Bangui.