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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: AP)

Boko Haram raid for supplies burns crops, kills 6 soldiers in remote...

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

26 Oct 2017 2:59 PM IST

Madagascar has suffered plague outbreaks almost every year since 1980 - typically between September and April. (Photo: AFP)

Death toll rises to 124 in Madagascar plague

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

25 Oct 2017 1:54 PM IST

Envoy for border talks with India on powerful panel

Former Chinese ambassador to India, Le Yucheng was among the 172 alternate members elected to the Central Committee.

25 Oct 2017 1:35 AM IST

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe (Photo: AP)

Robert Mugabe removed as WHO goodwill envoy for Africa

Britain, Canada and the US swiftly denounced any prospective role for Robert Mugabe.

23 Oct 2017 3:34 AM IST

Hundreds of soldiers and police have been killed in the attacks. (Photo: AP)

Extremist group Hasm attacks Egyptian troops, 28 killed, 32 injured

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

21 Oct 2017 5:21 PM IST

The clip surfaced after a recent move by Hurriyat leaders to downplay fears of the growing influence of the ISIS in the Valley. (Photo: AP)

'Credible' terror threat in Senegal warns US embassy

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

20 Oct 2017 6:27 PM IST

Somalis remove the body of a man killed in Saturdays blast, in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Photo: AP)

Somalia truck bombing toll crosses 300 as funerals begin; 70 still...

Somalia's government is blaming the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group, which has not commented.

16 Oct 2017 2:48 PM IST

Officials search for bodies in Mogadishu on Sunday at the scene of Saturdays truck bomb blast. (Photo: AP)

Over 231 killed in deadly Mogadishu bomb blast

Doctors struggled to assist horrifically wounded victims, many burned beyond recognition.

16 Oct 2017 6:50 AM IST

Twin blasts in Somalias Mogadishu leave 189 dead, over 200 injured

Twin blasts in Somalia's Mogadishu leave 189 dead, over 200 injured

Doctors struggled to assist horrifically wounded victims, many burnt beyond recognition.

15 Oct 2017 5:31 PM IST

Ambulance sirens still echo across the city as bewildered families wander in the rubble of buildings. (Photo: AFP)

Mogadishu blast: Death toll rises to 53, 60 injured

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

15 Oct 2017 1:51 PM IST

The explosion left a trail of destruction across a busy intersection, with several bodies and bloodied slippers and shoes. Windows of nearby buildings were shattered. (Photo: AFP)

Huge blast rocks Mogadishu, Somalia's capital; 20 killed, 15 injured

Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab recently stepped up attacks on army bases across south and central Somalia.

14 Oct 2017 8:25 PM IST

Turkana, an arid region bordering South Sudan, is awash with small arms and violent clashes between competing communities over resources and territory are common. (Representational | Photo: AFP)

Northern Kenya school raid: 6 killed

Toposa tribal militia believed to be responsible, suspended students allegedly participated in the raid.

14 Oct 2017 5:49 PM IST