The Sunni militant group is said to be behind thousands of deaths in Nigeria
Africa
Tunisian Forces Clash With Militants Amid Security Tensions
The violence coincides with an attempt to overhaul the government
Nairobi Westgate Mall Attacker ID’d as Somali Refugee
One of the four men who killed 67 people at a Kenyan mall
Libyan Militias Armed With Guns and Grenades Clash in Tripoli
A dozen reportedly injured amid heavy gunfire and blasts across the capital
Hundreds of Congo Rebels Surrender in Uganda
Rebel group ends fight against Congo government
Congo Rebel Group Quits Fighting
Government declares victory
Kenya Charges Four Somalis In Bloody Mall Attack
Accused of supporting attackers in Westgate Mall massacre
Two French Journalists Killed in Northern Mali
Following interview with a Tuareg rebel leader
Kenyan Chief Justice Orders Investigation of Gang Rape Sentence
Punishment included cutting grass
The Ivory Trade Is Out of Control, and China Needs to Do More to Stop It
Around 100 African elephants are being slaughtered daily just so people can carve ridiculous ornaments from their tusks
In Unofficial Vote, Abyei Overwhelmingly Chooses South Sudan
Vote was a test-drive, not official
92 Found Dead in Sahara Desert
The group of mostly women and children died of thirst
Armed Men Steal $54m in Cash in Libya
Thieves hit central bank van in daring raid