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A Nigerian soldier, part of the "Operation Flush" patrolling the remote northeast town of Baga, Borno State, April 30, 2013.

Video Nigeria Launches Airstrikes Against Militants

Spokesman says all known militant camps in three northeastern states are being attacked More

Gunmen Storm Nigeria Police Station

It is not clear who carried out attack, which occurred beyond region covered by military crackdown on Islamist insurgency More

A South Sudanese soldier marches during celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of the founding of the SPLA

On SPLA 30th Anniversary, Peace Eludes South Sudan

South Sudan marks 30 years since the Sudan People's Liberation Army was founded.More

Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Ahmed Karti at news conference in Cairo, Aug. 26, 2012 file photo.

Sudanese Foreign Minister to Visit Juba on Friday

Visit represents first high-level meeting between neighbors since Khartoum accused Juba of backing rebels in major attack three weeks ago More

Roman Catholic priest Frank Bwalya (in red) and supporters hold red cards to display their displeasure with the government as they attend a rally in front of the National Assembly, in Lusaka, Zambia, March 22, 2011.

Zambia Blocking Opposition Party Registration, Says Priest

Supporters of the ruling Party deny the government is blocking the registration of an opposition party led by Father Bwalya More

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Video Nigeria Launches Jets and Helicopter Gunships Against Militants

The Nigerian military has begun operations against the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, using fighter jets and helicopter gunships. Thousands of people have died in Boko Haram attacks and the government's counter-insurgency effort in the past four years. As a result, there are some doubts over the effectiveness of an all-out military response, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
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Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Ahmed Karti at news conference in Cairo, Aug. 26, 2012 file photo.

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Roman Catholic priest Frank Bwalya (in red) and supporters hold red cards to display their displeasure with the government as they attend a rally in front of the National Assembly, in Lusaka, Zambia, March 22, 2011.

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