Nigeria victor issues Boko Haram vow
Craig TaylorThe winner of Nigeria’s presidential election Muhammadu Buhari vows that militants Boko Haram will “soon know the strength of our collective will”. BBC News – Africa
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Opposition wins Nigeria election
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Count begins after close Nigeria vote
Counting is under way in Nigeria’s presidential election, which has been praised by the UN despite technical problems and violence. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria voting extended to Sunday
Elections in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, are extended to Sunday in some parts of the country after delays and a number of attacks. BBC News – Africa
Boko Haram HQ in Nigeria ‘retaken’
The Nigerian army says it has retaken the north-eastern town of Gwoza, believed to be the headquarters of Islamist militant group Boko Haram. BBC News – Africa
Charles Taylor to stay in UK jail
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is ordered to serve the rest of his jail term in the UK, after losing a request to be transferred to Rwanda. BBC News – Africa