Fears Briton is among hostages 'taken by Islamists' in Nigeria

One-Minute Read Mon 18 Feb, AT 11:22

Is capture of seven foreigners the latest example of extremists flexing their muscle in north Africa?

Child given an oral vaccine

Why is the WHO declaring a polio global health emergency?

Briefing Thu 24 May, AT 11:20

Briefing: Crippling disease is making a comeback – and the World Health Organisation wants money to wipe it out for good

SBS raid: Italians outraged - but are they being disingenuous?

First Post Fri 9 Mar, AT 11:36

‘The UK still moves in the nostalgia of imperial glory’ writes diplomat angered by ‘lack of consultation’

Christopher McManus

Why did the SBS raid fail? And why wasn't Italy informed?

First Post Fri 9 Mar, AT 09:03

Questions in London and Rome after two kidnapped engineers die when Special Forces are 'unlucky' for once

Abubakar Shekau of Boko Haram

What is Boko Haram and can it be stopped?

Briefing Sun 22 Jan, AT 15:01

After the Islamists' deadliest attack yet, the Nigerian government appears helpless

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