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Three-nation offensive drives Boko Haram to Cameroon rampageThe Nigerian Islamic militants killed 90 civilians in Cameroon Wednesday after the African Union authorized a 7,500-strong force from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Benin.
Ebola fight enters new phase with vaccine trials in AfricaMass testing of two potential Ebola vaccines is underway in Liberia's capital after regional success in limiting new cases. The disease has claimed nearly 9,000 lives in West Africa.
African troops to join Boko Haram fight. Is Nigeria's army all in?The African Union has decided to send 7,500 troops to help fight the spread of Boko Haram into the region. But Nigeria has sent mixed messages on if it even wants intervention from other African countries.
From the Monitor archives: Sentencing of a notorious apartheid assassinThe South African government charged Eugene De Kock for killing dozens with anti-apartheid activists during that era. 海角大神 covered his 1996 trial.
Boko Haram: Nigeria regains border town after Chadian military assaultBoko Haram militants were forced to retreat from the town of Michika after Chad deployed airstrikes against them. The African Union said Friday that members should stand up a 7,500-member multinational military force to counter the militants' threat.
In empty classrooms, evidence of Kenya's struggle to fight Al ShababThe insecurity along Kenya's border with Somalia has forced an exodus of teachers from Wajir County ahead of the new school year. A spree of attacks by the militant group has been aimed at non-Muslims.
Should South Sudan really hold an election this year?With elections in June, the three-year-old country has to decide if the ballot box is the best place to establish peace amid a year-long civil war. Here is what's at stake if they decide to push forward.
Nigerian Army missing in action amid Boko Haram terror surgeThe militant Islamist group has increased its destructive attacks in the new year, leaving many wondering why the response from the Nigerian Army and government has been inadequate.
Five Ebola cases left in Liberia after major turnaroundOnce the 'poster child of disaster', Liberia marked the milestone on Monday after a dramatic reduction of cases. At its height, the government was recording more than 300 new cases weekly.
Fighting extremism in coastal Kenya: a mosque reboundsLocals have reclaimed a mosque in the port city of Mombasa after it was overrun by young extremists late last year. But the youth won't give it up that easily.
China and Kenya at odds over suspected Chinese cyber criminalsKenya has detained 76 suspected Chinese cyber criminals. China wants them repatriated, but Kenya has yet to agree. Could it damage robust economic relations between the two countries?
Cover StoryAfrica's quiet solar revolutionThe continent skipped land lines for mobile phones. Now a new generation of start-ups is trying to bring sun power to rural Africa 鈥� and leapfrog the fossil fuel era.聽
Nigeria considers possible 'troop surge' to fight Boko HaramThe West African country has announced it may recall troops serving abroad to boost its campaign against the Islamic militants. The new strategy comes amid mounting criticism of the government's failure to rein in Boko Haram.
Top Nigerian aide denies 'conspiracy' in failed battle against Boko HaramPresident Goodluck Jonathan's security adviser rejected conspiracy claims leveled at the government's lackluster efforts at fighting Boko Haram jihadists. He blamed 'cowards' for the failed campaign.
As Nigerian election nears, Boko Haram looms largeA new video released by the Islamist terror group Boko Haram laid claim to the largest massacre yet, just days after the UN Security Council condemned the group for the first time. A briefing on the implication for next month's election.
Top Ugandan rebel commander in ICC custody: briefingA Lord's Resistance Army deputy recently surrendered. He has arrived at the International Criminal Court to face crimes against humanity charges.
As Zambians go to the polls, it's all about the economyThe country is voting after the death in office of its president, with results expected later this week. A billion-dollar national debt and falling copper prices will be major challenges for the next leader.
Zambia's election: What's at stake for the country's economy?Whoever wins Tuesday will have to tackle Zambia's billion-dollar debt and the prospect of falling copper prices.聽Ruling party candidate聽Edgar Lungu has maintained a slight edge that many attribute to his endorsement from the late president.聽
Could one of Kony鈥檚 abductees trigger his downfall?How the the capture of Dominic Ongwen, a top Joseph Kony lieutenant, could precipitate more defections and the breakdown of the Lord's Resistance Army.
Why the UN is planning fresh military offensive in Congo: briefingUN officials hope an operation being planned for the violence-wracked eastern Congo will be the downfall of the major rebel group FDLR, which had promised to disarm by Jan. 2.
