Nigeria

Nigeria's president Goodluck Jonathan's visit was overshadowed by three bombings that left at least 35 dead.

Bad hitmaker announced his plans to relocate on Twitter.

Cameroon's troops launch operation against Boko Haram militants in Waza region near border with Nigeria.

Niger troops to join Cameroon, Chad and Benin forces.

Nigeria postpones presidential elections by six weeks after top security officials warn against inadequate security measures.

Islamist insurgents have attacked Nigeria's northeastern town of Maiduguri, in a fierce gun battle that has killed eight people.

Nigerian authorities also suspect the group is preparing dozens of suicide bombers to carry out massive attacks.

African Union plans dispatching 7,500-strong regional force to Boko Haram-affected nations.

Popular Twitter facts account in hot water with members of the West African community.

The Islamist group has warned civilians they face 'serious danger'

The extremist group attacked the village of Kambari

Terror group's leader says Baga civilians were killed 'as our Lord instructed us'.

At least 2,000 people were killed by an assault on Baga which left 620 homes destroyed by fire.

Rights group says woman shot and killed by indiscriminate fire in deadliest massacre of insurgency.

Actress and special envoy says massacre 'direct consequence' of environment of 'total impunity'.

At least 16 were killed in lunchtime attack on a marketplace.

Reports Baga town totally destroyed after Boko Haram militants sets it ablaze.

Presidential election at risk after wave of violence across Borno, Yobe and Damaturu.

Militants overrun multinational military base in northeastern Nigeria as insurgency continues.

At least eight people wounded in suicide bomb attack on a church in Gombe.

Christian cleric confirms interfaith gesture from Muslim community during Christmas celebrations.

AbuBakar Shekau rants excessively before firing off his machine gun

Explosion wounds 21 in second attack on city's public transport since October.

A school hall, filled with dead bodies, is porudly shown in the distressing video.

Soldiers have often argued they are deployed to rebel areas without enough ammunition and food.

BREAKING: Terror group continue attacks in country's northern regions in village of Gumsuri

Archbishop Ben Kwashi says Goodluck Jonathan's government must protect population.

Explosions take place in makeshift market in Nigeria's Jos, Plateau State.

At least one of the bomb attacks was at the city's popular Kantin Kwari textile market, according to AFP.

An anti-slavery programme will be launched next year in the UK.