Boko Haram attacked three villages in Borno State yesterday morning, leaving 42 people dead.
The invasion occurred in Kanari, Wazarde, and Gula villages located along Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, Vanguard reports.
Sunday, 1 June, 2014
Nigeria: Boko Haram fighters kill 42 people in fresh attacks on 3 villages in Borno State
Friday, 30 May, 2014
Sudan: Warplanes bombard Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) rebel stronghold in South Kordofan
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) said the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) bombarded during the last three days Kauda, a rebel stronghold in the Nuba Moutains area, South Kordofan state.
“More than 53 bombs were dropped on residential areas, schools, hospitals, and farms,” SPLM-N spokesperson, said Arnu Ngutulu Loddi in a statement extended to Sudan Tribune on Friday.
Nigeria: Boko Haram gunmen kill 35 people in attacks on three villages
Boko Haram gunmen killed 35 people in attacks on three villages in Nigeria’s restive northeast Borno state near the border with Cameroon, a military source and residents said Thursday.
Dozens of Boko Haram gunmen dressed in military uniform stormed Gumushi, Amuda and Arbokko in all-terrain trucks and motorcycles, opening fire on residents and torching homes with petrol bombs, they said.
Monday, 26 May, 2014
Mali: Tuareg separatists accept ceasefire agreement
Tuareg separatist groups in Mali on Friday accepted a ceasefire agreement with the government following clashes this week that threatened to plunged the country back into war.
The agreement was reached following a meeting between the chairman of the African Union and separatist groups in northern Mali to discuss a permanent truce and the resumption of talks between the rebels and the government in Bamako.
Saturday, 24 May, 2014
Somalia: Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack on parliament compound in Mogadishu
A car bomb laden with explosive devices, rammed into the main entrance of the parliament compound on Saturday. Over 100 Members of Parliament were present at the ordinary parliamentary session when the unexpected blast rocked the compound. Although no legislators were killed, three MPs were reported have been injured and are suffering from critical wounds.
The Al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab terrorist group quickly claimed responsibility for the attack. Several of the terrorist insurgents stormed parliament almost immediately after the first blast, gunning down all security guards stationed at the main checkpoint outside. The first explosion was followed by a detonation of a suicide vest worn by one of the Islamist militants.
Friday, 23 May, 2014
Mali: National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) tuareg rebels seized Kidal and Menaka towns
Tuareg rebels have made further advances in northern Mali and have seized two towns, Kidal and Menaka, the United Nations confirmed on Thursday.
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters that fighters from the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) had taken the towns after clashes with Malian government forces.
Wednesday, 21 May, 2014
Mali: National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA) tuareg rebels defeat army in Kidal
Tuareg rebels in Mali say they have defeated government forces in heavy fighting for control of the key northern town of Kidal.
Several government soldiers were killed, wounded or captured, a rebel spokesman said.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon called for an immediate ceasefire.