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In Nigeria's capital, residents live in fear after attacks
In Nigeria's capital, residents live in fear after attacks

When gunmen bombed their way into Kuje prison freeing hundreds of inmates just 25 miles from Nigeria’s capital, Assumpta Mgbe who lives nearby huddled her children around her. Another key concern for residents are schools, a soft target for many gunmen across Nigeria.

S.Africa's Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail
S.Africa's Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail

South Africa's ex-leader Jacob Zuma on Monday asked a top court to overturn a ruling that ordered him back to jail to serve a sentence that had triggered protests and looting. His jailing sparked violent protests and looting in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal that spread to the financial hub Johannesburg in July, claiming over 350 lives and dealing a crippling blow to South Africa's economy.