Five civilians have been slayed by Jihadists in DRC
The civilians were taken hostage during a skirmish with the Congolese army.
Suspected kihadists killl six people in Niger
Jihadists have had control over much of Northern Mali since a coup attempt in 2012
Dozens of civilians killed in Burkina Faso terrorist attack
Thirtysix people were killed which the government has called a terrorist attack.
Burkina Faso: Islamist armed groups threatens Christians and civilians
Last year over 250 people were killed in targeted attacks.