Scores Dead in Boko Haram Raids in Nigeria
Mr. Kirby says the deadly raids are examples of the horrific violence that Boko Haram continues to use to terrorize civilians in northeast Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin region.
Boko Haram’s Civilian Attacks Are Out of Control
Four people died in a suicide blast in the Chadian city Maiduguri. Also in northern Cameroon, 11 people were killed when two women blew themselves up.
Election-Related Violence Spirals in Burundi
Burundi citizens asserted it is unconstitutional for Mr. Nkurunziza to run for another term, as laws say the president can only run two terms.
Conflict Continues To Torment South Sudan
In fact, thousands have been killed, more than 2.2 million displaced, and 4.6 million people remain at risk of life-threatening hunger since December 2013.
Attack on Convoy Kills Six UN Peacekeepers in Mali
The incident happened when a convoy patrolled the road between Goundam and Timbuktu in northern Mali. There have been 42 casualties from attacks since April 2013.
