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Nigerien troops kill suicide bomber

A would-be suicide bomber was shot dead in southeastern Niger, on the border with Nigeria,…

Niger calls on citizens to protest against Boko Haram

Niger’s ruling coalition on Thursday called for a national day of protest against Boko Haram…

8,700 troops being assembled to battle Boko Haram

Five African nations on Saturday pledged to deploy 8,700 troops, police and civilians as part…

Nigeria's neighbours real test for Boko Haram – US

Boko Haram is flush with cash and weapons after a string of battlefield advances, but…

Boko Haram wounds Nigerien army general, loses 109 men

*United States intelligence estimates Boko Haram fighters to between 4000 and 6,000 An army general…

How to battle Boko Haram: UN envoy

The four African nations most threatened by Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram must put aside…

Boko Haram: Regional counter force misses deadline

Nigeria and its neighbours vowed to have nearly 3,000 troops on the ground to combat…

Nigeria, neighbours shape multi-national force against Boko Haram

The leaders of Nigeria and its neighbouring countries met in Niger on Tuesday for talks…

Jonathan goes to Niamey for summit on terrorism

President Goodluck Jonathan will undertake one-day official visit to Niamey, capital of Niger Republic tomorrow…

Nigerians escaping from Boko Haram flood Cameroon

Sustained Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria's far northeast have forced thousands of people from their…