Thursday

June 18, 2015

Attacks and armed conflicts

West African offensive

The Chadian Air Force carries out airstrikes against bases of Boko Haram in neighbouring Nigeria to avenge twin bombings in Chad's capital N'Djamena three days ago. (Al Jazeera)

The accidental detonation of an explosive device kills 13 vigilantes and injures 53 others near the town of Monguno in northeast Nigeria. The vigilantes were assisting the military in the fight against Boko Haram. (AP via News24)

At least 38 people were killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on two villages in Niger. (BBC)

Business and economy

Universal Orlando decides to close Wet 'n Wild Orlando at the end of 2016. It will be replaced by Volcano Bay, which is expected to open in 2017. (Florida Today.com)