Muslims in Nigeria take part in an annual symbolic march to commemorate Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

This year Burkina Faso is marking the 64th anniversary since its independence.

Nigeria’s security forces have killed at least 13 people protesting against economic hardship, rights groups say.

Police fired shots and tear gas to break up protests in Abuja.

Members of the Islamic Movement have joined other Muslims around the world commemorating Ashura. 

A two-story school collapsed during morning classes Friday in north-central Nigeria, killing at least 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped in the rubble.

Nigerian authorities say at least 18 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in bombing attacks.

Iranian citizens in Nigeria join people at home and abroad in casting their votes to elect a president of their choice for their country.

Gunmen have attacked a village in northwestern Nigeria, killing at least seven people and abducting more than 100 others.

Civil society groups in Nigeria have called on the government not to sign any defense agreement.