The military has denied media reports that over 2,000 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Baga community, Borno State, by extremist group, Boko Haram. Read more »
During the same week as attacks in France, Boko Haram kiled an estimated 2,000 people in north-eastern Nigeria. But how much coverage have the Nigerian attacks had, and "where is ... Read more »
The Ivorian Press Agency has reported that two soldiers were killed in a raid on military posts along the country's border with Liberia. Read more »
At least 19 people are reported to have been killed when militants strapped a bomb to a girl estimated to have been about 10 years old and sent her into a crowded poultry market in ... Read more »
According to police, the assailants could be members of an active terror cell responsible for past gun and grenade attacks. Read more »
The defence headquarters has stated that normalcy had been restored in Damaturu, capital of Yobe state, and the town is still being reinforced with more troops. Read more »
Attacks in northern Nigerian in recent days "could be Boko Haram's deadliest act in a catalogue of increasingly heinous attacks carried out by the group," Amnesty International ... Read more »
Al Shabaab's losses over the last two years is threatening their existence, suggests a Somali commentator. Read more »
UN forces and the Congolese army have taken control of the main bases used by an armed group in the east of the country. Read more »
This year looks set to be another gloomy one for asylum seekers as the government makes a renewed attempt to deport and restrict the number of African migrants to SA, writes ... Read more »
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