With lawlessness sweeping the Central African Republic (CAR), the government of Cameroon now says seven people were killed when armed men from the CAR attacked military ... Read more »
The government has moved to drop its plans to tax fishermen on Migingo Island, the territory which is the subject of a dispute with Kenya. Read more »
The United States has designated Boko Haram and Ansaru as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations," enabling Washington to mobilize resources and intelligence to combat the groups. Read more »
Mustapha Umar has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of participating in a bomb attack which left three persons dead and many others injured on buildings ... Read more »
At least 26 people have been killed by suspected members of the outlawed Boko Haram sect in a series of attacks in Borno State. Read more »
Russia's defense and foreign ministers are holding talks in Cairo to discuss arms sales and political relations, reports say. Read more »
The Democratic Republic of Congo say it is ready to sign a "declaration" that reflects the defeat of M23 rebels, despite pulling out of peace talks hosted by Uganda . Read more »
The country is mourning one of its legal brains and respected politicians, Dr Edmund Adrian Sengondo Mvungi, who died after being attacked in his home by bandits. Read more »
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