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Boko Haram attacks on military bases were a frequent tactic as the group gained in size and strength, using the weapons and ammunition seized to capture swathes of territory in the northeast in 2013 and 2014. (Photo: AFP)World
Nigeria: Islamist fighters of Boko Haram raid remote village, kill 6

Sporadic attacks have claimed at least 20,000 lives, made more than 2.6 million homeless since 2009.

26 Oct 2017 2:57 PM IST

Madagascar has suffered plague outbreaks almost every year since 1980 - typically between September and April. (Photo: AFP)World
Plague in Madagascar, death toll climbs to 124

The highly contagious plague has caused alarm, total of 1,133 people have been infected.

25 Oct 2017 1:52 PM IST

Hundreds of soldiers and police have been killed in the attacks. (Photo: AP)World
Clashes with Islamist in Cairo kills 28, injures 32

Since the army removed President Morsi extremist groups have increased attacks on military and police.

21 Oct 2017 5:20 PM IST

Seven Pakistani terrorists were killed late on Friday after an operation was carried out by the Afghan Special Forces in Bila area of Lalpur district. (Representional Image | AFP)World
US embassy warns of 'credible' terror threat in Senegal

US embassy adviced Dakar to take special care in areas popular with Westerners as it prepares to host several...

20 Oct 2017 6:24 PM IST

Somali soldiers look at the destroyed houses amidst the wreckage of a car bomb blast in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Photo: AP)World
Death toll rises to over 300 in Somalia suicide bombings as funerals...

Officials said over 70 critically injured people were being airlifted to Turkey for treatment as international aid began...

16 Oct 2017 2:48 PM IST

Somali soldiers look at the destroyed houses amidst the wreckage of a car bomb blast in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Photo: AP)World
Somalia twin blasts: Toll rises to 276; world leaders condemn bombings

The United States condemned the bombing in the strongest terms in a statement released by the State Department.

16 Oct 2017 10:55 AM IST

Police said a truck bomb exploded outside a hotel in the K5 intersection that is lined with government offices, restaurants and kiosks, flattening several buildings and setting dozens of vehicles on fire. (Photo: AFP)World
189 dead, over 200 injured in twin blasts in Somalia's Mogadishu

Officials feared the toll would continue to climb from Saturday's truck bomb that targeted a busy street near key...

15 Oct 2017 5:26 PM IST

Somalias government has yet to release the exact death toll from an explosion many called the most powerful they had ever witnessed in Mogadishu. (Photo: AFP)World
Death toll from blast in Somalia's capital rises to 53

Hospitals struggle to cope with the high number of casualties, more than 60 others are injured.

15 Oct 2017 1:43 PM IST

The explosion left a trail of destruction across a busy intersection, with several bodies and bloodied slippers and shoes. (Photo: AP)World
Huge blast rocks Somalia's capital; police say 20 killed

The explosion appeared to target a hotel on a busy road in Hodan district and at least 15 people were injured.

14 Oct 2017 8:21 PM IST

\Six people were killed in the attack, including students, and we have others injured\ (Representational | Photo: AFP)World
At least 6 killed in northern Kenya school raid

Members of Toposa tribal militia believed to be responsible.

14 Oct 2017 5:46 PM IST

We have failed to criminalise marital rape.World
Congo woman publicly raped, beheaded for serving rebels 'forbidden'...

The incident takes place in the backdrop of the Kamuina Nsapu rebel movement.

12 Oct 2017 5:32 PM IST

Indian-origin Desiree Murugan was decapitated after the accused stabbed her 192 times. (Photo: iol.co.za.)World
South African 'healer' motivates beheading of Indian-origin woman;...

The four, who participated in this act had killed and decapitated the victim after stabbing her 192 times.

7 Oct 2017 9:47 AM IST

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