Nigeria

Crew members abroad the 'Golfo Azzurro', the rescue vessel of the Spanish aid organisation Proactiva Open Arms, spotted two overcrowded rubber boats floating at sea in the early hours of Saturday (1 April)

Only the three bombers were killed in the explosion

Security forces alleged to have killed 150 pro-Biafra supporters since August 2015, something army denies.

State of Borno aims to build vast orphanage to care for unaccompanied and displaced children.

Conflicting reports on Buhari's planned medical trip to the UK have emerged.

Buhari has already spent 51 days on medical leave in the UK amid fears he was too ill to resume office.

Ministry of Information believes it is just a matter of time until leader Abubakar Shekau is captured.

Buhari, 74, is due to go back to the UK in April to undergo further medical treatment.

Militants loyal to Abu Musab al-Barnawi target Sabon Garin Kimba village to steal food and medical supplies.

The area around the city of Maiduguri is one of the worst affected by the Islamist militants.

Richest Africans hail from Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania.

Protesters allege rights group smears reputation of security forces, something Amnesty strongly denies.

Supergroup includes Beninese Angélique Kidjo, world music star Mariam Doumbia Nigerian pop star Nneka.

IBTimes UK investigates on meaning behind latest video released by Abubakar Shekau's faction.

'These are your boys you sent,' says one militant in a message directed at President Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari was shown on state television walking unaided from his plane to an awaiting helicopter.

Aisha remarks come as concern is growing over health of Buhari, on medical leave in UK since 20 January.

Buhari,74, has been on medical leave in London since 20 January amid fears leader too unwell to resume office.

Court documents show Dolezal changed her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo in 2016.

Protests erupted in Abuja after homes and shops owned by foreigners were set alight in Pretoria.

Leader on medical leave for more than four weeks, but presidency says no reason to worry about his health.

Reuters photographer Afolabi Sotunde's images of derelict buildings highlight how the textile industry has suffered in the country's first recession in 25 years.

Buhari's medical leave in London enters fourth week as rumours of ill-health continue.

IBTimes UK visited Abuja House, west London, to follow up on president's condition as ill-health rumours persist.

Nigerians increasingly concerned about leader's health, currently in the UK for a medical check-up.

Kenya intends to appeal against high court's ruling to keep camp open claiming Dadaab is a 'terrorism haven'.

The White House has released a list of 78 attacks which took place from September 2014 to December 2016.

Nigerian officials maintain leader is 'alive and well' as protests against death rumours hit capital Abuja.

Nigerian officials maintain leader 'alive and well' as protests against death rumours hit capital Abuja.

Attacks blamed on Boko Haram continue as government and army claim fight against terrorists nearly over.