In Nigeria, an Islamic State-linked group steps up attacks
An Islamic State-linked group appears to be regaining strength in northeastern Nigeria and is now warning it will target civilians who...
Associated Press 1
Jun 26, 2020
580 killed in central Mali so far in 2020 as security worsens - Bachelet
580 civilians have been killed so far this year in central Mali, as a deteriorating security situation and widespread impunity undermine...
United Nations
Jun 26, 2020
Rohingya say dozens perished in months-long voyage to Malaysia
Survivors from boat crammed with 300 refugees say bodies were thrown in the sea during the tortuous four-month voyage. Survivors from a...
Al Jazeera
Jun 26, 2020
Challenges ahead as UN set to extend 'most dangerous' mission
The United Nations Security Council is expected next week to renew the mandate of its peacekeeping mission in Mali, MINUSMA. Often dubbed...
Al Jazeera
Jun 26, 2020
More than 30,000 refugees flee violence in northwestern Nigeria in last two months alone
More than 30,000 Nigerian refugees have arrived in Niger’s Maradi region during the past two months alone, tripling the number who have...
United Nations
Jun 26, 2020
Gunmen kill more than dozen civilians in eastern DR Congo attacks
Local officials say at least 19 people killed in the eastern part of country in two separate attacks by ADF fighters. At least 19...
Al Jazeera
Jun 25, 2020
Kosovo Specialist Prosecutor Charges Thaci with War Crimes
A ten-count indictment has been filed against Kosovo's President Hashim Thaci charging him with crimes allegedly committed in the...
Balkan Insight
Jun 24, 2020
Uganda reopens border to thousands of people fleeing violence in DRC
Call for other African countries to reopen for refugees, after crossings were shut to stem the spread of coronavirus Uganda has...
The Guardian
Jun 24, 2020
Al-Shabab claims suicide attack outside Turkish base in Somalia
At least two civilians and attacker killed in the first attack targeting the military base in Mogadishu, officials say. A suicide...
Al Jazeera
Jun 23, 2020
Nigeria's president rebukes security chiefs over worsening violence
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria’s president criticised his heads of security on Thursday for their handling of attacks across the north of the...
Reuters
Jun 22, 2020
When the Soldiers Meant to Protect You Instead Come to Kill
Market day was in full swing when soldiers sped into the northern town of Taouremba, firing in the air, as their drone buzzed overhead....
New York Times 1
Jun 22, 2020
Somalia: At least seven killed in two bomb attacks
Attacks targeted towns of Wanlaweyn and Bacadweyn on Saturday and Sunday. At least seven people have died in two separate bomb attacks in...
Al Jazeera
Jun 21, 2020
