Hundreds Escape From Boko Haram Captivity

Nigeria’s army says it has received more than 700 people who have fled from Boko Haram militants in the north-east of the country.

Plus Kenya suspends long distance public transport journeys at night following a tragic accident.

And Liberia’s incoming vice-president Jewel Taylor says she is not worried about the president-elect’s inexperience.

(Image:Villagers cross a field in north-eastern Nigeria. The army says villagers are likely to be held for their labour. Photo: AFP/Getty Images)