Al-Shabab's 'bomb-making materials seized'

The Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency say they have intercepted nearly 80 tons of sulphuric acid destined to be used in Al Shabab explosives.

How many hostages are being hold by al-Qaeda in the Sahel? We answer the question after the release of four hostages in return for over 100 jihadist fighters as part of a prisoner swap with the interim government in Mali.

And we pay tribute to Nigerian poet and playwright J.P. Clark who died at the age of 85.

(Photo: Al-Shabab fighters have staged numerous attacks in Somalia. Credit: Getty Images)