Boko Haram
ISIS Executes Christian Prisoners to Mark Christmas, 'Avenge' Dead Leader
The Islamic State West Africa Province killed 11 hostages and released footage of the executions on December 26.
Dozens of Soldiers Missing After Boko Haram Attacks
Boko Haram militants have killed 30,000 in Nigeria people since 2009.
Why Are Muslims and Christians Clashing in Nigeria?
The attacks and deadly retaliation are threatening to eclipse Boko Haram as the top security issue leading into next year's election, analysts have warned.
Nigeria Frees More Than 1,000 Boko Haram Hostages
The Nigerian army announced on Twitter that it freed over 1,000 hostages from the ISIS ally.
Muhammadu Buhari: Building a New Nigeria With the U.S.
"The grand corruption of our recent past saw tens of billions of dollars frittered away on fraudulent oil deals and bogus military contracts."
Why Are Militants Using Drones? UAV Weapons Have Spread
The spread of drone technology has allowed militant groups to build de facto air forces.
Boko Haram Release Kidnapped Girls
The Islamist militant group also said they had returned the girls out of feelings of pity.
90 Nigerian Schoolgirls Feared Abducted by Boko Haram
Confusion over whereabouts of schoolchildren following latest attack by Islamic militants in Nigeria.
Boko Haram Releases Video of Kidnapped Chibok Girls
As many as 100 of the 270 Chibok girls abducted from their school in April 2014 are still believed to be held captive by Boko Haram.
Boko Haram Leader's Wife 'Killed in Airstrike'
The Nigerian military has been hunting Abubakar Shekau for eight years but is yet to catch the shadowy jihadi.
U.S. Deaths in Niger Show Trump Needs to Tackle Africa
Militant groups including ISIS and Al-Qaeda are active across Africa.
After U.S. Travel Ban, Chad Recedes in Boko Haram Fight
The White House's decision to penalize a key counterterrorism partner in Africa may already be having negative consequences.
Why Are 1.2 Million Nigerians Too Scared to Go Home?
Boko Haram has rampaged across northern Nigeria in recent years and many people do not feel it is safe to return to their homes.
Why Are U.S. Special Forces in Niger?
Surrounded by Al-Qaeda, ISIS and Boko Haram militants, the country will soon be home to a $50 million U.S. drone base.
Three U.S. Special Forces Soldiers Killed in Niger
The U.S. soldiers were on a training mission with allies from Niger.
Nigeria's President Locks Horns With His Predecessor
Nigeria's former first lady has accused the Buhari administration of overseeing a "witch hunt" against her and her husband.
Four Nigerian Judges Will Try 1,600 Boko Haram Suspects
The Nigerian military has been accused of arbitrary arrests and executions of people suspected of being members of the Islamist group.
Why Does President Trump's Travel Ban Include Chad?
Chad has been fighting Boko Haram and Al-Qaeda for years, but Trump says it's not playing ball with Washington.
Boko Haram Keeps Killing Civilians, Despite Setbacks
The Nigerian militant group continues to recruit young girls to carry out suicide attacks.
After 40-Day Hunt, Nigeria Can't Find Boko Haram Leader
Abubakar Shekau, a jihadi with a $7 million U.S. bounty on his head, continues to give Nigeria's military the slip.
Nigeria's President Works From Home Due to Rat Takeover
Muhammadu Buhari had been in the U.K. on sick leave since May 7.
Is Nigeria's Lagos Really That Bad?
The Nigerian megacity ranked just above the Syrian capital in a recent report. But with a booming economy and young population, is Lagos really that bad?
Boko Haram Is Turning Women Into Weapons of War
Of the 434 suicide bombers sent out by Boko Haram, 56 percent were women. And the number is rising.
Boko Haram Has Razed Nearly 1 Million Homes in Nigeria
The damage is almost equivalent to the entire GDP of the U.S. island territory of Guam.
West Africa Security Threatened by Herdsmen Militancy
The military capability of the militant herdsmen has become increasingly sophisticated.
Dogs Foil Boko Haram Suicide Attack at Nigeria Hospital
The dogs prevented the bombers from entering the hospital, forcing them to detonate their devices early.
Nigeria President Condemns Sacrilegious Church Attack
Police don't believe Islamist militant group Boko Haram to be behind the attack that killed 11 people.
Vigilantes Are Reshaping Security Against Boko Haram
If vigilantes are going to continue the fight against radical Islamists, they must operate within the law.
Nigeria's Ex-President Denies Having 36 TVs Stolen
A property owned by Jonathan was burgled recently, but only six TVs were stolen, his spokesman has said.
Nigeria Has a Month to Catch Boko Haram's Leader
Nigeria's military has just over a month to capture Abubakar Shekau. But he's proven himself to be a formidable foe.