In Cameroon’s southwest and Nigeria’s southeast, violence has disrupted the education of hundreds of thousands.
Authorities say M23 rebels have seized the town of Minova, a trade hub for the eastern provincial capital of Goma.
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Attacks by rebel ELN fighters in the Catatumbo region have forced thousands of people to flee the area.
Integrating Syria’s myriad armed groups into unified command structure is a priority of the new government.
Move comes in response to ELN attacks in country’s northeast, which President Gustavo Petro describes as war crimes.
After seven-week hijack, Puntland locals say they are victims of foreign trawlers. But China calls the attack ‘vicious’.
Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region.
Nigerian air force launches investigation after reports say at least 15 people killed in air attack in Zamfara State.
Despite recent military gains, eastern DRC remains mired in conflict, mainly as a result of the M23 rebellion.
Residents and local media report that the victim is a 73-year-old who was taken in the city of Agadez.
The Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus has previously been targeted by ISIL and other armed groups in Syria.
Convoy of pro-government fighters was returning from a funeral when they came under fire from bandits in Katsina State.
Attack on village of Kyauk Ni Maw, in Ramree island township, kills more than 40 people and destroys about 500 homes.
Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.
