Nigeria: Thousands Flee to Niger Republic

Updated: Mon 20 May, 06:44 am

Thousands of people have fled the border towns of Borno and Yobe states into Niger Republic to avoid being caught up in military operation aimed at rooting out insurgents from these areas. read more »

Gunmen Kill Secretary of Christian Body

Updated: Thu 16 May, 07:02 am

The Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Borno State, Reverend Faye Pama Musa was shot dead in his house by unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect. read more »

Pressure Forces President to Free Zambian Students

Updated: Mon 20 May, 06:17 am

Threats by the international donor community has reportedly forced President Michael Sata to ask for the release of dozens of students who protested the removal of maize and petrol subsidies. read more »