The court also overturned 21 other sentences, including a death sentence handed down to the Muslim Brotherhood's former supreme guide Mohamed Badie. Read more »
The army is appealing to the public to come forward with any credible information that would assist in the arrest of these militants. Read more »
The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has said that although Boko Haram has its origins in Nigeria, most of the militants in the organisation have been recruited ... Read more »
Reports said Al-Shabaab captured several government soldiers alive during the battle in Tigeylow, a town near the border with Ethiopia. Read more »
A senior army officer has reportedly been killed in an ambush by Boko Haram militants in Michika, Adamawa State. Read more »
Girls in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are forced to join militia groups for food, money and protection, Child Soldiers International say. Read more »
In his message concerning the government's withdrawal of troops from South Sudan, state house spokesperson Manoah Esipisu has explained to the UN that Kenya has only detached ... Read more »
The African Union says the intention of the European Union to pay Burundi soldiers directly rather than through the government is discriminatory. Read more »
Gunmen attacked a bus carrying Young Star Club players and killed the driver. Read more »
The National Construction Authority has accused the building owner of defying their order to stop construction. At least six people were killed and more than 40 were injured when a ... Read more »
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