Nigeria

At least 2,000 people were killed by an assault on Baga which left 620 homes destroyed by fire.

Samantha Payne Jan 15, 2015

Rights group says woman shot and killed by indiscriminate fire in deadliest massacre of insurgency.

Jack Moore Jan 15, 2015

Actress and special envoy says massacre 'direct consequence' of environment of 'total impunity'.

Jack Moore Jan 13, 2015

At least 16 were killed in lunchtime attack on a marketplace.

Fiona Keating Jan 10, 2015

Reports Baga town totally destroyed after Boko Haram militants sets it ablaze.

Nigel Wilson Jan 08, 2015

Presidential election at risk after wave of violence across Borno, Yobe and Damaturu.

Dotun Oladipo Jan 06, 2015

Militants overrun multinational military base in northeastern Nigeria as insurgency continues.

Jack Moore Jan 05, 2015

At least eight people wounded in suicide bomb attack on a church in Gombe.

Thomas Wyke Jan 02, 2015

Christian cleric confirms interfaith gesture from Muslim community during Christmas celebrations.

Jack Moore Dec 29, 2014

AbuBakar Shekau rants excessively before firing off his machine gun

Sho Murakoshi Dec 22, 2014

Explosion wounds 21 in second attack on city's public transport since October.

Jack Moore Dec 22, 2014

A school hall, filled with dead bodies, is porudly shown in the distressing video.

Thomas Wyke Dec 21, 2014

Soldiers have often argued they are deployed to rebel areas without enough ammunition and food.

Ludovica Iaccino Dec 18, 2014

BREAKING: Terror group continue attacks in country's northern regions in village of Gumsuri

Jack Moore Dec 18, 2014

Archbishop Ben Kwashi says Goodluck Jonathan's government must protect population.

Jack Moore Dec 12, 2014

Explosions take place in makeshift market in Nigeria's Jos, Plateau State.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 12, 2014

At least one of the bomb attacks was at the city's popular Kantin Kwari textile market, according to AFP.

Samantha Payne Dec 10, 2014

An anti-slavery programme will be launched next year in the UK.

Thomas Wyke Dec 07, 2014

Gunmen attack Nigerian prison and help more than 200 prisoners to escape.

Richard Cosgrove Dec 07, 2014

Cameroon to vote on controversial measure because of threat from terror group on border.

Jack Moore Dec 03, 2014

Explosions and gunfire were heard as militants rampaged through capital of Yobe State.

Jack Moore Dec 03, 2014

Boko Haram offensive targeting police reported in Yobe State capital

Jack Moore Dec 01, 2014

Jonathan orders thorough probe into carnage in Kano by suspected Boko Haram Islamists.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 29, 2014

Bomb blast hits mosque where Emir of Kano prays in northern Nigeria's biggest city.

Jack Moore Nov 28, 2014

Girl who is alleged to have poisoned wedding food could face death sentence.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 27, 2014

IMF backs devaluation amid declining revenues following drop in Opec oil prices..

Boby Michael Nov 27, 2014

Boko Haram takes control of town after killing scores of civilians.

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 26, 2014

But chart shows the pair has been above 160 since January 2014.

Boby Michael Nov 26, 2014

BREAKING: Police and witnesses confirm explosions in northeastern Nigeria stronghold of Boko Haram.

Jack Moore Nov 25, 2014

APC chairman criticises ruling PDP party for 'sacrificing lives' for 'selfish political ends'.

Jack Moore Nov 19, 2014