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January 25, 2017

Libyan east-based army routs militants from part of Benghazi

A Libyan military spokesman says troops have routed Islamic militants from a key area they controlled in the eastern city of Benghazi.

January 25, 2017

At least 4 killed in trio of suicide attacks in Nigeria

Police and witnesses say at least four people have been killed in three attacks by suicide bombers in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri.

January 25, 2017

Death toll jumps to 28 in al-Shabab hotel siege, car bombing

At least 28 people were killed and dozens more wounded Wednesday as Somali security forces ended a siege by extremist fighters who stormed a hotel in the capital, police said.

January 25, 2017

IMF's Lagarde in Central African Republic to urge support

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund is making her first visit to Central African Republic to encourage the global community to support a country whose infrastructure has been "shattered" by conflict.

January 25, 2017

The Latest: Migrants in Serbia protest, urging open borders

The Latest on the influx of migrants into Europe (all times local): 3:05 p.m.

January 25, 2017

EU leaders urged to back migrant measures for Libya

The European Commission is urging European leaders to endorse sweeping measures to help stop tens of thousands of desperate people from leaving Libya in search of better lives in Europe.

January 25, 2017

2 South Sudan opposition figures held in Kenya, lawyer says

Two South Sudanese men affiliated with the country's opposition have been detained by Kenyan authorities and are at risk of being deported back to Juba, according to their lawyer.

January 25, 2017

Burundi's government frees scores of prisoners after pardon

Burundi's government has started releasing scores of prisoners, including some accused of endangering state security, following a clemency order issued by President Pierre Nkurunziza.

January 24, 2017

In a new Gambia, the prison doors begin to swing open

Gambian soldiers picked up Tijan Barrow, beat him with their guns and threw him into a cell at the notorious National Intelligence Agency prison.

January 24, 2017

Suicide bombers are using babies to avoid detection

Babies are terrorists’ newest weapon, Nigerian officials warn.