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The Catholic Archbishop of Jos, in central Nigeria, has accused the West of ignoring the threat of the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram. Ignatius Kaigama said the world had to show more determination to halt the group's advance in Nigeria. He said the international community had to show the same spirit and resolve it had done after the attacks in France. Continue...

The number of people killed after drinking a "poisoned" homemade beer in Mozambique has risen to 69, state radio has reported. The beer, usually made from millet, may have been contaminated with crocodile bile, a health official said. A toddler was among those killed after apparently drinking the beer at a funeral in Tete province on Saturday. Continue...

Interpol has placed deposed Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on its wanted list, almost one year after he fled to neighbouring Russia. He is accused by Ukrainian officials of embezzling millions of dollars in public funds. Mr Yanukovych was ousted after clashes between police and protesters in Kiev left dozens dead, mainly demonstrators. Afterwards, Russia moved to annexe Crimea from Ukraine and conflict broke out in parts of eastern Ukraine. Mr Avakov said a warrant had been issued for Mr Yanukovych's son Olexander, although that could not be confirmed on the Interpol website. Ukraine's new government accuses the former president of ordering snipers to fire on protesters, although he rejects the accusations against him.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi or Manuel Neuer will be named the 2014 Fifa Ballon d'Or winner on Monday. The world player of the year will be announced at a ceremony in Zurich. Ireland's Stephanie Roche will find out if her stunning strike for Peamount United will beat Robin van Persie and James Rodriguez to be goal of the year.