Nigeria: Boko Haram Leader Reportedly Killed

Updated: Fri 2 Aug, 03:25 am

Sheikh Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has reportedly been shot and deposed by members of his own sect. read more »

Central Africa: Kony 'Losing Control'

Updated: Thu 1 Aug, 06:39 am

A new report by an American advocacy group says the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, Joseph Kony, is losing control over the rebels that for decades have wrought havoc throughout Central Africa. read more »

End Game in the Congo?

Updated: Fri 26 Jul, 08:11 am

The deployment of drones to monitor militia in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the deployment of an intervention brigade comprising 3,000 troops, mainly from Tanzania, South Africa and … read more »