Haruna Umar and Sam Olukoya | AP
- Jun 26, 2020
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...
OHCHR
- 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...
Al Jazeera
- 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...
Joseph Stepanksy | 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...
Sélim Meddeb Hamrouni | UNHCR
- 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...
Al Jazeera
- Jun 25, 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...