Thousands have fled Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri as the security situation continues to deteriorate.

Nigerian authorities looking at ways to clamp down on Boko Haram activities as stakes are rising

Indigenous group, upon whose land the nation's capital was built decades ago, say they are still awaiting compensation.

A case against the Anglo-Dutch owned oil giant Shell to a Dutch court marks a historic turning point.

Summit looks to harness continent’s resources; rights groups say it condones actions of Equatorial Guinea's government.