Libya-Italy route set for more migrant traffic as weather conditions ease.

Coastguard intercepts seven boats near Sabratha, west of Tripoli.

Kills 35 Boko Haram militants and frees 97 hostages in Borno state.

Girl's rescue from Boko Haram may boost Nigeria's president.

Recognizes the need to empower Libya to combat Islamic State.

Number of refugees using Libya-Italy route continues to rise.

A 5.6-magnitude quake that struck northeastern area was felt in capital.

Islamic State used an explosive-laden SUV to carry out a massive attack in a busy Sadr City market in northern Baghdad killing at least 50 people and injuring over 100 others.

Suicide car bomb targeted traffic police headquarters in Mogadishu.

Will assist African Union in fighting against al-Shabab militants.