Islamic extremists

These former members of the insurgent group Boko Haram say they've escaped and turned themselves in to Chadian authorities. The army of Chad has intervened in northern Nigeria against the Islamist group.

Nigeria’s army may finally have Boko Haram on the run

Conflict

After months of taking a light approach toward the militants of Boko Haram, the Nigerian military has been on the offensive in recent weeks and seems to be winning. But that doesn’t mean the Islamist group is disappearing any time soon.

Abuja residents react as victims of a bomb blast arrive at a local hospital this week.

Why Nigeria’s government can’t prevent the kidnapping of 100 teenage school girls

Conflict & Justice
Abuja residents react as victims of a bomb blast arrive at a local hospital this week.

Why Nigeria’s government can’t prevent the kidnapping of 100 teenage school girls

Conflict & Justice