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West Africa: Distrust Hampers Fight Against Boko Haram
DW, 30 December 2014
Boko Haram terrorists have become a threat beyond Nigeria's borders. The governments of the affected states say they have joined forces to combat the extremist group, but their… Read more »
Distrust Hampers West Africa's Fight Against Boko Haram
The governments of Cameroon and Nigeria say they have joined forces to combat the extremist group, but their co-operation leaves a lot to be desired, with the Nigerian media repeatedly accusing Chad's leaders of supporting Boko Haram, and Cameroon suspecting that the terrorists are receiving help in other countries.
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Nigeria: Cameroun Launches Air Strikes Against Boko Haram
This Day, 30 December 2014
Cameroun has carried out its first air strikes against militant Islamist group Boko Haram, after it overran a military base and attacked five villages, officials have said. Read more »
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Nigeria: The Boko Haram Many Routes Into Nigeria
Vanguard, 28 December 2014
Since July 26, 2009, acts of domestic terrorism perpetrated by the Jama'atu Ahlissunnah Lidda'awati wal Jihad (People Committed to the Propagation of the Prophet's Teachings and… Read more »
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Nigeria: 15 Killed in Borno Attack, Bomb-Laden Van Explodes
Daily Trust, 31 December 2014
Fifteen people were killed yesterday by suspected members of the Boko Haram in Kautakari village of Damboa LGA of Borno State, witnesses and security sources said. Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigerian, Not Cameroon Airforce Bombed Boko Haram Terrorists in North-East - - DHQ
Vanguard, 31 December 2014
Abuja -- Following reports Tuesday, that Cameroonian air force jets on Monday launched air strikes on scores of Boko Haram terrorists who occupied a military base in Northern… Read more »
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Nigeria: Video Shows Jonathan Linking Ex-Governor Sheriff to Boko Haram
Premium Times, 31 December 2014
About two weeks after Nigeria's secret police, the State Security Service [SSS], cleared a former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, of any link to the extremist Boko Haram… Read more »
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Nigeria: Boko Haram Conscripts Trapped Residents in Bama, Gwoza Residents
Daily Trust, 30 December 2014
Boko Haram militants are believed to be training middle aged men who are trapped in Bama, Gwoza and surrounding villages, opinion leaders have said. Read more »
InFocus
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More than 100 suspected Nigerian Islamic sect Boko Haram militants were reportedly killed and over 200 arrested. Read more »
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The fourth meeting of military and security chiefs from the Lake Chad Basin Commission and Benin Republic, began in Abuja with Nigeria's Minister of Defence Aliyu Gusau ... Read more »
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The Chadian ambassador has said that his country is only trying to help Nigeria. Read more »
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Intelligence reports obtained by Premium Times point to links between a former governor of Borno state, Ali Modu Sheriff, and the Boko Haram sect. The information further fuels ... Read more »
