Nigeria

Protests erupted in Abuja after homes and shops owned by foreigners were set alight in Pretoria.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 23, 2017

Leader on medical leave for more than four weeks, but presidency says no reason to worry about his health.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 22, 2017

Reuters photographer Afolabi Sotunde's images of derelict buildings highlight how the textile industry has suffered in the country's first recession in 25 years.

Alex Wheeler Feb 15, 2017

Buhari's medical leave in London enters fourth week as rumours of ill-health continue.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 13, 2017

IBTimes UK visited Abuja House, west London, to follow up on president's condition as ill-health rumours persist.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 10, 2017

Nigerians increasingly concerned about leader's health, currently in the UK for a medical check-up.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 10, 2017

Kenya intends to appeal against high court's ruling to keep camp open claiming Dadaab is a 'terrorism haven'.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 09, 2017

The White House has released a list of 78 attacks which took place from September 2014 to December 2016.

Callum Paton Feb 07, 2017

Nigerian officials maintain leader is 'alive and well' as protests against death rumours hit capital Abuja.

Staff Reporter Feb 02, 2017

Nigerian officials maintain leader 'alive and well' as protests against death rumours hit capital Abuja.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 02, 2017

Attacks blamed on Boko Haram continue as government and army claim fight against terrorists nearly over.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 31, 2017

The offshore bloc is estimated to contain up to 9 billion barrels of oil.

Kedar Grandhi Jan 28, 2017

Officials said it was a 'dangerous' new trend.

Tareq Haddad Jan 24, 2017

Foreign Office warns against "all but essential" travel to The Gambia after state of emergency declared.

Mark Piggott Jan 17, 2017

Habibu Barrow died while being rushed to hospital not far from the Gambian capital Banjul.

Callum Paton Jan 16, 2017

Accusation follows President Buhari's claim UN spreading 'non-existent' hunger fears in Boko Haram-hit areas.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 11, 2017

The attack was targeted at the Nigerian army's 27 Task Force Brigade in Yobe state.

Ananya Roy Jan 09, 2017

About 50 Boko Haram fighters have surrendered since December as anti-terror regional offensive continues.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 06, 2017

Rakiya Abubakar was one of 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram from Chibok village in April 2014.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 05, 2017

Announcement comes days after Islamist group Boko Haram lost major stronghold in Nigeria.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 29, 2016

The Nigerian had previously tried to bury charms in other people's property and farmland.

Samantha Payne Dec 27, 2016

The camp in Sambisa Forest is believed to be the terror group's last stronghold in the region.

Tareq Haddad Dec 24, 2016

Operation Lafiya Dole resulted in recapture of several territories held by Isis-affiliated terrorists.

Ludovica Iaccino Dec 22, 2016

President Buhari asked to be given bill for food at the banquet, says Buhari's spokesperson.

Ludovica Iaccino Dec 16, 2016

Local reports suggest the girls involved in the attack in Maiduguri were aged seven or eight years-old.

Jen Offord Dec 11, 2016

The building in Akwa Ibom State was full due to the ordination of a pastor as a bishop.

Jen Offord Dec 10, 2016

Boko Haram renowned for forcing civilians on suicide bombing missions in crowed areas like Madagali market.

Ludovica Iaccino Dec 09, 2016

Thousands killed and millions displaced in Nigeria's north-east due to seven-year-long Boko Haram insurgency.

Ludovica Iaccino Dec 06, 2016

Neither Opec nor US shale producers could land a winning blow in the fight for oil market dominance.

Gaurav Sharma Dec 06, 2016

Decision comes as US refuses to sell arms to Nigeria due to alleged human rights abuses committed by army.

Ludovica Iaccino Dec 05, 2016