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Chad's Former Dictator Hissene Habre Found Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
The verdict caps a 16-year battle by victims and rights campaigners to bring the former strongman to justice in Senegal, marking the first time that the former head of one African nation has been tried by a court in another country.
At Least 65 Dead After Boko Haram Marauders Lay Waste to Village in Nigeria
The militants opened fire on residents, set fire to houses, and targeted a crowd with suicide bombers near the northeastern city of Maiduguri.
Chad’s Former Dictator Threw a Fit During His War Crimes Trial in Senegal
Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre had to be carried into court and restrained by masked security guards at the re-start of his trial for crimes against humanity.
Boko Haram's Leader Apparently Comes Back From the Dead... Again
There were claims last week that Islamic State-affiliated militant group Boko Haram had a new leader, fuelling claims that Abubakar Shekau had died. He's now reportedly released a new audio message.
After 25 Years, Former Chad Dictator Accused of Killing 40,000 Goes on Trial
Former Chad dictator Hissène Habré stands accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and torture committed during his brutal eight-year rule.
Male Suicide Bomber Disguised in Burka Kills 14 in Latest Attack on Chad’s Capital
A bombing at a crowded market in N'Djamena was the third attack on Chad’s capital in less than a month as the country steps up its fight against Boko Haram.
Explosion Kills 11 in Chad’s Capital During Anti-Terrorism Operation
Two weeks after twin Boko Haram attacks left 34 dead in Chad's capital N'Djamena, a terror suspect detonated a suicide belt during a police raid.
At Least 40 Dead as Boko Haram Fighters Loot and Burn Villages in Niger
The Nigeria-based militant group carried out a pair of attacks on two separate villages in neighboring Niger just days after authorities blamed them for a pair of deadly suicide bombing in Chad.