Islamist militants in Nigeria have freed 10 people kidnapped five months ago, local media reports.One includes an aid worker from the UN refugee agency.They are believed to have been held by the Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap) – a Boko Haram offshoot which has previously killed hostages after failed negations.A UNHCR spokesman told the BBC that their employee was freed on Monday and commended the Nigerian authorities for their help.The victims are said to be undergoing medical checks and security debriefings in Maiduguri, the capital of north-eastern Borno state, before they are allowed to join their families.AFPCopyright: AFPIswap, known for its brutal tactics, has been behind some deadly attacks in the north-eastImage caption: Iswap, known for its brutal tactics, has been behind some deadly attacks in the north-eastThe Islamist militants have been behind a deadly insurgency in the north-east that began in 2009.Article share tools
Posted at 19:5119:51Sierra Leone beat Benin to reach Nations CupKei Kamara scores the crucial penalty as Sierra Leone beat Benin 1-0 to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 25 years.Read moreArticle share tools
Posted at 19:1619:16Scroll down for Tuesday’s storiesWe’ll be back on WednesdayThat’s all for now from the BBC Africa Live team. There will be an automated BBC News feed until we’re back on Wednesday morning.Keep up to date with what’s happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or checking the BBC News website.A reminder of our wise words of the day:Quote Message: A bull does not fall on his back.” from A Luganda proverb sent by Lubega Kirabo Duncan in Masindi, UgandaA bull does not fall on his back.”A Luganda proverb sent by Lubega Kirabo Duncan in Masindi, UgandaClick here to send us your African proverbs.And we leave with these photos from the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, which is hosting a rare week of culture to “revive the artistic life of Benghazi” after a decade of war, according to its organiser. It has started with musical events and an exhibition by Tripoli-based artist Elham el-Ferjani:
Islamist militants in Nigeria have freed 10 people kidnapped five months ago, local media reports.One includes an aid worker from the UN refugee agency.They are believed to have been held by the Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap) – a Boko Haram offshoot which has previously killed hostages after failed negations.A UNHCR spokesman told the BBC that their employee was freed on Monday and commended the Nigerian authorities for their help.The victims are said to be undergoing medical checks and security debriefings in Maiduguri, the capital of north-eastern Borno state, before they are allowed to join their families.AFPCopyright: AFPIswap, known for its brutal tactics, has been behind some deadly attacks in the north-eastImage caption: Iswap, known for its brutal tactics, has been behind some deadly attacks in the north-eastThe Islamist militants have been behind a deadly insurgency in the north-east that began in 2009.Article share tools
Posted at 19:5119:51Sierra Leone beat Benin to reach Nations CupKei Kamara scores the crucial penalty as Sierra Leone beat Benin 1-0 to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 25 years.Read moreArticle share tools
Posted at 19:1619:16Scroll down for Tuesday’s storiesWe’ll be back on WednesdayThat’s all for now from the BBC Africa Live team. There will be an automated BBC News feed until we’re back on Wednesday morning.Keep up to date with what’s happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or checking the BBC News website.A reminder of our wise words of the day:Quote Message: A bull does not fall on his back.” from A Luganda proverb sent by Lubega Kirabo Duncan in Masindi, UgandaA bull does not fall on his back.”A Luganda proverb sent by Lubega Kirabo Duncan in Masindi, UgandaClick here to send us your African proverbs.And we leave with these photos from the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, which is hosting a rare week of culture to “revive the artistic life of Benghazi” after a decade of war, according to its organiser. It has started with musical events and an exhibition by Tripoli-based artist Elham el-Ferjani:
