Kidnapped Kenyan teacher rescued in Somalia: army

The Nigerian military is expected to hand over nearly 300 people rescued from Boko Haram camps, so they can receive treatment and see their families.

Journalist Michael Scott Moore, a dual US and German citizen, is released after nearly three years in captivity in Somalia, officials say.

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Nairobi, Wednesday. Kenya’s president vowed Wednesday to keep troops in Somalia to fight Islamist Shebab rebels, apparently dismissing suggestions the country may be drawing up an exit strategy in order to focus on attacks on its own soil.

Nairobi. The government has confirmed the deaths of 11 suspected Al-Shabaab fighters and two Kenya Defense Forces soldiers during an attack near Baure military camp in Lamu East sub-county on Sunday.

The Somali government says it will submit its dispute with Kenya over their sea border to the International Court of Justice.

The African Express aircraft crashed in flames before it was due to land, killing all six on board.

Long road to recovery for rescued Boko Haram captives

EU naval vessels rescue more than 700 migrants off Sicily, as Africans continue to attempt the perilous crossing from Libya.