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Four killed in suspected Boko Haram Nigeria attack on Monday: sources
World
December 26, 2017
Four killed in suspected Boko Haram Nigeria attack on Monday: sources
Four civilians were killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants on Monday in the Nigerian city at the…
Oil company leading Zohr gas production stands trial in biggest corruption case ever
World
December 21, 2017
Oil company leading Zohr gas production stands trial in biggest corruption case ever
The two oil giants and key directors, Eni and Shell, are to stand trial in what may be one of…
UN asks for record $22.5 billion for humanitarian aid in 2018
World
December 1, 2017
UN asks for record $22.5 billion for humanitarian aid in 2018
The United Nations has appealed for $22.5 billion to provide humanitarian aid to more than 90 million people next year.…
Nigerian army repels Boko Haram attack on town: spokesman
World
November 26, 2017
Nigerian army repels Boko Haram attack on town: spokesman
Nigeria’s military has repelled an attempt by suspected Boko Haram militants to seize the northeastern town of Magumeri, a spokesman…
Suicide bomber kills at least 50 in Nigeria
World
November 21, 2017
Suicide bomber kills at least 50 in Nigeria
A suicide bomber killed at least 50 people at a mosque in northeastern Nigeria on Tuesday in the biggest mass…
Nigeria convicts 45 Boko Haram members in mass trial
World
October 14, 2017
Nigeria convicts 45 Boko Haram members in mass trial
The individuals have received prison sentences, but the government has refused to divulge other details, such as the names of…
Trial of Boko Haram suspects in Nigeria poses legal nightmare
World
October 9, 2017
Trial of Boko Haram suspects in Nigeria poses legal nightmare
Mohammed Tola was surprised when relatives of a number of accused Boko Haram fighters began calling his office a few…
Tanzanian president discloses salary, one of lowest among African leaders
World
October 4, 2017
Tanzanian president discloses salary, one of lowest among African leaders
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has revealed he earns a salary of 9 million Tanzanian shillings ($4,000) per month, making him…
Cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria kills at least 23: UN
World
September 8, 2017
Cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria kills at least 23: UN
The United Nations says a cholera outbreak in northern Nigeria has killed at least 23 people and threatens thousands of…
27 dead after Boko Haram attacks on Nigerian villages
World
August 26, 2017
27 dead after Boko Haram attacks on Nigerian villages
Boko Haram extremists killed at least 27 people by shooting them and slitting their throats as they attacked several villages…