Two top United Nations officials visiting Niger, one of the countries hit hardest by the current food crisis across Africa's Sahel region, have called on governments and donors to respond to the crisis in ways that will build resilience among local communities for the future.

Until they figure out how to use IEDs effectively, Boko Haram may remain just a regional threat. For now.

The Boko Haram, which is linked to Al Qaeda, killed at least four persons in the city of Geidam in Yobe State, Nigeria.