Nigerian crude oil giant resumes pumping after workers suspend strike

The country's largest independent oil and gas producer, Seplat Energy, has issued written commitments on pay rises, the workers union said.

Chief Al Shabab bomb-maker killed in Somalia strikes

Somalia's intelligence agency said those killed included Abdifitah Mohamed Hassan, the chief mechanic in charge of preparing car bombs.

Mali's government rules out talks with terrorist groups

Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop tells diplomats that the government "does not envisage any dialogue" with the groups he blamed for the recent assaults.