Boko haram
Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.
Gunmen kill three in Nigeria school attack
Nigerian forces rescue hundreds of abductees held by Boko Haram
Twenty killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Nigeria
Waltz invites Nicki Minaj to UN embassy after she speaks out in support of Christian Nigerians
Trump on Saturday said he has asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible "fast" military action in Nigeria if the West African nation fails to crack down on the killing of Christians.
Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians
Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria and halted US aid, accusing the country of allowing Christian persecution.
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM says it killed soldier in first Nigeria attack
Nigeria is battling an Islamist insurgency led by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) that has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than two million more.
A voluntary journey toward a better, less violent future must begin - opinion
All values melt away in the face of fear. We are learning that only force prevails, not just in the Middle East but worldwide. We are forced to learn their language to survive, which is so sad.
Hamas and Boko Haram: Why do students support the worst humans on Earth? - opinion
That expensively educated university students – among them Jews – are aligning themselves with the bigoted, murderous, antisemitic Boko Haram-like Hamas is ludicrous and evil.
Islamic State West African Province says Boko Haram leader is dead
Two people familiar with Boko Haram chief al-Barnawi told Reuters the voice on the recording was that of the ISWAP leader.
Boko Haram leader reportedly Abubakar Shekau killed, Nigeria investigates
Abubakar Shekau has been the figurehead of an Islamist insurgency that has since 2009 killed more than 30,000 people and forced around 2 million people to flee their homes.
ISIS in Mozambique 'beheading' children, reports say
"One mother told the agency she had had to watch as her 12-year-old son was killed in this way close to where she was hiding with her other children."
Central African Republic conflict grows – and matters to region
In the last weeks a series of incidents have raised concerns in a country beset by violence for the last decade.
Niger votes in hopes of first democratic transition
More than 40% of Niger's population lives in extreme poverty, and the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed growth to a crawl.
