NIGERIA

Nigeria-based Boko Haram renowned for forcing civilians to carry out suicide-bombing missions.

Nigerian army reacts to Amnesty's claims of violence against supporters of independence of Biafran territories.

Nigerian officials have said that the human rights body is trying to tarnish the security forces' reputation.

As protests continue in Anglophone Cameroon, IBTimes UK looks at the history of Southern Cameroons.

IBTimes UK looks at causes behind ongoing independence calls that seek restoration of 'Southern Cameroons'.

King Emere Godwin Bebe Okpabi tells High Court 'my people are dying from contaminated water'.

Isis seized Qandala town in October – marking the first time the group captured territories in East Africa.

Raids in Italy saw the arrest of up to 20 alleged members of the Black Axe gang, according to reports.

Offensive has scored some successes, but intelligence warns insurgents fleeing to Taraba state.

Nigerian army and police are foiling most of the attacks planned by Boko Haram militant group.

Nigerians call for end to jungle justice as video of alleged food thief being lynched emerges.

Oil bunkering is common in the oil-rich Niger Delta, where the government is trying to stop further violence.

At least 36 people killed when armed bandits attacked mining site in Bindin, Maru Local Government Area.

IBTimes UK talks to Oxfam on humanitarian crisis in Lake Chad as millions have been displaced by Boko Haram.

At least 2.6m people have been displaced in the Lake Chad region by Boko Haram insurgents.

Social media users trigger sarcastic discussion on presidential election if the US was an African country.

Rights group claimed officials abused 43 women and girls in seven internally displaced camps in Maiduguri.

This year, South Africa, Gambia and Burundi announced their withdrawal from the ICC claiming it was biased.

Cameroon part of regional force against Nigeria-based Boko Haram, which also attacks neighbouring countries.

Women told HRW they were drugged and raped or coereced into sex through false marriage promises.

Eyewitnesses told local media the blasts took place near a camp for displaced people in Maiduguri.