In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...

The vote is being held amid security challenges due to Boko Haram attacks.

Three countries in the insurgency-torn central Sahel region have set up their own alliance.

More than 30 people have been killed by the floods, which authorities say affected about one million people.

The counter-terrorism summit in Nigeria is discussing solutions including a possible regional military force.

The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States...