Nigeria: U.S. Passes Legislation on Boko Haram

In a long-awaited victory, the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote, passed legislation introduced by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and Senator Susan Collins that will enable the U.S. secretaries of State and Defense to jointly develop a five-year strategy to assist the Nigerian government to help combat Boko Haram.

Nigeria declares 55 Boko Haram militants wanted.

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