ISIS, Al-Qaida See Global Chaos From Coronavirus as an Opportunity to Mobilize
With domestic security efforts down, some Islamist extremists are encouraging followers to learn about Islam and increase attacks
Boko Haram
Explained Why Planned U.S. Troop Cuts in Africa Cause Alarm
Extremist groups on the continent have set 'a record pace of activity in 2019,' experts warn
Suspected Islamists Kill at Least 65 in Northeast Nigeria
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Boko Haram and rival Islamic State in West Africa have often carried out attacks in Nigeria's Borno state
Boko Haram Militants Kidnap 16 Girls in Southeastern Niger
Dozens of Islamist militants came in the night on horseback and abducted the girls from two villages in the Diffa region
U.S. Confirms It Provides Armed Drones to Niger
The effort is part of a U.S. effort to counter violent extremists in the region, U.S. spokeswoman says
Nigeria: 82 Chibok Girls Free in Boko Haram Swap
The April 2014 abduction by Boko Haram brought the extremist group's rampage in northern Nigeria to world attention
Nigeria Says Boko Haram Forced From Last Stronghold
President Muhammadu Buhari praises troops for defeating terrorism group that has killed tens of thousands, but simultaneous attack shows fighting unlikely to end soon.
Boko Haram Releases 21 Abducted Chibok Schoolgirls, Nigerian Official Says
Purported release comes few months after video was published showing one of the girls begging Nigeria's government to exchange detained militants for the girls' freedom.
Boko Haram Video Shows Chibok Schoolgirls Abducted in 2014
African terrorist group says some of the girls killed in airstrikes; captive pleads with Nigerian government to release detained Boko Haram members in exchange for the girls.
Boko Haram Internally Fractured Over ISIS Ties, U.S. General Says
The group's leader had not fallen into line with ISIS instructions, including by ignoring calls for Boko Haram to stop using children as suicide bombers.
Boko Haram Attack Kills 86 in Nigerian Northeast
Another 60 people are left wounded after shooting, burning and explosions from three suicide bombers continued for nearly four hours on Saturday.
Obama Sends 300 Military Personnel to Cameroon to Fight Boko Haram
The forces will be conducting airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
Teenage Suicide Bomber Kills Five, Injures 30 in Northeast Nigeria
Islamic militant group Boko Haram may be responsible.
Seven Killed, 20 Kidnapped in Cameroon by Suspected Boko Haram Militants
Targeted village lies north of Maroua, where dozens of people were killed in a series of suicide bombings by the Nigerian Islamist group last month.
Up to 100 Nigerians Killed by Suspected Boko Haram Insurgents, Say Sources
Militants shot dead 'many' people late on Wednesday in town in northeast Nigeria, according to several sources.
Nigerian Army Committed War Crimes in Fight Against Boko Haram, Amnesty Says
London-based human rights group says Nigerian army responsible for deaths of more than 8,000 people 'murdered, starved, suffocated, tortured to death.'
UN: More Than 200 Young Women Rescued From Boko Haram Are Pregnant
Many undergoing screening for various diseases and infections including HIV/AIDS, says UN.
Nigerian Military: 234 More Females Rescued From Boko Haram
Over 677 females have been declared rescued this week from group's stronghold in country's northeast.
Boko Haram Kills 41, Prevents Hundreds Voting in Nigerian Presidential Election
Millions across Africa's most populous country, however, make it to the ballot box in safety in the most closely contested presidential race in the nation's history.
Boko Haram Execution Site Discovered Near Nigerian Town
Town of Damasak was seized by the Islamist group last November, but recaptured on Saturday by troops from Niger and Chad.
Nigeria's Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to ISIS in Video
The pledge of allegiance was attributed to Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau.
Middle East Updates / Boko Haram Reportedly Pledges Allegiance to ISIS
Iran VP: Technical roadblocks hampering nuclear deal eliminated; ISIS militants destroy ancient remains of 2,000-year-old Iraqi city of Hatra; Egypt investigating how foreign tourists filmed pornographic video near Giza pyramids.
At Least 50 Killed in Four Blasts in Northeast Nigeria; Boko Haram Suspected
There were two explosions at two markets and a third blast at a bus station in Maiduguri, witnesses and the local government said.
Nigerian Army Says Kills 300 Boko Haram Militants in Counter Offensive
'Weapons and equipment were also captured and some destroyed,' defense spokesman Major-General Chris Olukolade said in a statement.
Boko Haram Victims Remain Displaced, Traumatized by Massacres
In run-up to Nigeria's general elections, scheduled for February 14 and then postponed to March 28 due to security concerns, Boko Haram has stepped up brutal attacks.
Boko Haram Launches Attack on Northeast Nigeria's Biggest City
Extremists are said to be attacking Maiduguri, the birthplace of the extremist movement, from four fronts and are within 10 miles of the city.
African Union to Send 7,500 Soldiers to Fight Boko Haram
Terrorist group has been increasing its attacks as Nigeria prepares for national elections.
U.S. Prevented Sale of Israeli Helicopters to Nigeria
Nigerians wanted to buy retired Cobra attack helicopters last summer to fight Boko Haram.
Suspected Boko Haram Militants Capture Nigerian City
Nigerian military repels multiple attacks on Borno state capital Maiduguri but Islamist militants capture another Borno town.
Boko Haram Releases About 190 People Held Captive in Nigeria's Yobe State
Government spokesman says militants released young men, women and children who were kidnapped on January 6.