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At Least 19 Dead In Suicide Attack In North Cameroon

Friday's bombing was the latest in a series of deadly attacks in the northern part of the country.

Nigerian Troops Rescue 195 Boko Haram Hostages, Ambush Terrorists Near Sambisa Forest: Army Spokesman

Nigerian army spokesman Col. Sani Usman said troops ambushed Boko Haram militants Wednesday night as they emerged from their hideouts in Sambisa forest.

Nigeria's Naira Currency Falls To Record-Lows Against Dollar Amid Foreign Exchange Scarcity

There is currently a strong demand for dollars and foreign exchange from importers amid diminishing liquidity as the global price of oil, Nigeria’s top source of revenue, plummet to all-time lows.

Oil Prices 2016: After Brent Crude Rally, OPEC Rumors, What’s Next?

OPEC may change its stance on production caps, but industry experts say it might not be enough to end the oil glut around the world.

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ISIS, Al Qaeda In Africa: US Commander Warns Of Collaboration Between AQIM And Islamic State Group

As soldiers assemble in Senegal for U.S.-led counterterrorism training, experts say several factors would prevent complete unity among ISIS and al Qaeda-affiliated groups in North Africa and the Sahel region.

Where Is Abubakar Shekau? Boko Haram Leader’s Absence Underscores Nigerian Military's ‘Failure’

It's been almost a year since Boko Haram's leader was last seen, and the lack of intelligence on his whereabouts is deemed by some to be a military failure.

At Least 6 Killed At Cameroon Funeral By 2 Suicide Attackers

Two Boko Haram suicide bombers targeted a funeral gathering in the country's north.

ISIS In Africa: Alleged Islamic State Recruiter Arrested In Nigeria

The suspect, a local college student, is accused of arranging to travel to an ISIS training camp in Libya.

Tanzanian Gambler Stoned To Death At Kenyan Casino In Nairobi

Police said the Tanzanian man killed two employees at a Nairobi casino after gambling away 30,000 Kenyan shillings (about $300).

US Military Seeks To Prepare Africa For Shifting Terror Threat

Cooperation between the U.S. and African nations has increased as ISIS has exploited a power vacuum in Libya, a U.S. commander said.

International Wheat Market: Russia Set To Become Largest Exporter Of Crop, US Farmers Hurt

A strong U.S. dollar is hurting American farmers as other countries keep looking for cheaper alternatives when buying their wheat.

Buhari Recalls Oil-Rich Nigeria's Golden Days, Laments Vanishing Wealth

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday recalled the golden days of the 1970s and expressed dismay over diminished production and plummeting prices.

Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Agency Raids Office Of Goodluck Jonathan's Vice President

Former Vice President Namadi Sambo is the latest high-profile official who served under Goodluck Jonathan to be investigated for financial misdeeds.

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Corruption In Nigeria Could Cost 37% Of GDP By 2030: Report

A new report’s findings reveal that Nigeria’s GDP could gain up to $534 billion by 2030 if corruption is addressed.

Boko Haram Attackers Burn Children To Death During Attack That Killed 86 People In Nigeria

At least 86 people were killed in the onslaught that began Saturday evening at a village in northeastern Nigeria.

Amid Low Oil Prices, Nigeria Requests $3.5B From World Bank As Africa's Largest Economy Struggles

Nigeria's government is highly reliant on oil and has suffered from a worldwide oil glut.

At Morocco Conference, Non-Muslims Who Are Religious Minorities Gather To Discuss Their Rights

The event is being held to examine the rights of religious minorities in Muslim-majority communities, in theory and in practice.

Nigerian Army Rescues 370 Boko Haram Hostages During Anti-Terrorist Operations In Northeast, Military Chief Says

It was not immediately clear whether any of the rescued hostages were the Chibok schoolgirls, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in April 2014.

Davos 2016: Panel On Africa Bets On Public-Private Partnership Model For Growth

The panelists at the World Economic Forum summit identified power supply, technology and skills as the best ingredients to ensure growth.

In Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan Administration Accused Of Stealing $9B

Fifty-five people, including governors and civil servants within former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, allegedly stole $9 billion.

Gunmen Hold Hostages At Hotel In Burkina Faso

Attackers stormed the Splendid Hotel in the African nation's capital, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire with security forces.

Ebola Outbreak Ended? Sierra Leone Death Shows ‘Flare-Up’ Cases Possible After WHO Declared Epidemic Over

The Ebola epidemic is not quite over, with a new case emerging Friday and the World Health Organization warning more cases could occur.

Nigeria Chibok Kidnapping: President Buhari Vows Fresh Investigation Into Boko Haram Abduction Of Schoolgirls

President Muhammadu Buhari made the announcement after an emotional meeting with some of the girls’ families Thursday.

Oil Prices Approach $30 Per Barrel

The Tuesday slide sets a new 12-year low for the price of crude at just above $30 per barrel. Some analysts say prices could drop even more.

Anonymous Nigeria Hacks Government Websites, Declares Cyberwar Against Corruption, Poverty, Theft

At least four Nigerian government websites were down Friday afternoon after Anonymous Nigeria declared a cyberwar against corruption, poverty and theft.

Amid Boko Haram Insurgency, Nigeria To Buy JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets From Pakistan For $25M

The three single-engine multirole fighters, jointly developed by Pakistani and Chinese engineers, may help in the battle against Boko Haram.

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