Nigeria

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

AbuBakar Shekau rants excessively before firing off his machine gun

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boko Haram offensive targeting police reported in Yobe State capital

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

President Goodluck Jonathan seeks national assembly to extend emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.

Blast at cellphone market in Azare comes after similar attack at a bank in the town last week.

Boko Haram conceded the town after holding it for just two days.

US Centers for Disease Control say two of three types of polio appear to have been eradicated globally - but type 1 remains the 'biggest problem'

BREAKING: Islamist militant group captures village where over 200 schoolgirls were taken in April.

Shell to compensate communities after failing to inspect faulty oil pipeline for years

South Africa was knocked off the largest GDP perch by Nigeria in April.

BREAKING: Goodluck Jonathan has been in charge of Nigeria since 2010 and will run again in February election.