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Nigerian army boko haram maiduguri november 2 2012
May 21, 2013
7:16 pm
The decision to release the prisoners was an attempt to better peace efforts in Nigeria and was linked to a recommendation from a panel set up by the presidency to open dialogue with insurgents.
May 21, 2013
5:39 pm
Clone of Carl Pistorius trial
The case attracted international attention because both brothers were in court, at the same time, for the deaths of two women.
May 21, 2013
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1 nigeria military operation boko haram 2013 05 21
The army’s new battle with Islamic militants will rely not only on superior firepower, but also on gaining locals' trust.
May 20, 2013
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Nigerian army boko haram maiduguri november 2 2012
About 120 Boko Haram Islamists were arrested in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri on Monday as they were organizing the burial of a commander.
May 20, 2013
3:48 pm
East congo retreat 2012 12 03
Violence rocks the Congo just days before the UN's Ban Ki-moon sets foot in the country.
Africa, Need to Know
May 20, 2013
12:17 pm
Ghana holy water stampede
An unexpectedly large crowd overwhelmed police in Ghana on Sunday when thousands showed up at TB Joshua's church, creating a stampede that killed four people.
Ghana, Want to Know
May 20, 2013
11:55 am
Iron age coins
The discovery of the coins could rewrite Australian history.
May 19, 2013
10:49 am
Tunisian police clash
Ansar al-Sharia called on its hardline Islamist supporters to defy a government ban on its annual rally.
Africa, Want to Know
May 18, 2013
1:06 pm
Benghazi bullet
Unidentified gunman attacked three military posts in Benghazi on Saturday, highlighting the Libyan government's struggle to establish security.
Africa, Want to Know
May 18, 2013
12:29 pm
Nigerian army boko haram maiduguri november 2 2012
The US is 'concerned' by allegations of human rights violations by Nigerian security forces, Secretary of State John Kerry said.
May 18, 2013
6:01 am
Book shelves 2013 05 17
Wondering which books to read this summer? Watch these international writers talk about their favorite books from abroad.