Boko Haram

The dead bodies of two schoolgirls have been found following the attack by the Islamist group.

As Isis continues to lose territories, many fighters are returning home, but many more are regrouping somewhere else or are joining other terrorist cells around the world.

Seven farmers were abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents from a plantation before there were slaughtered.

Attack occurred in Adamawa which along with Borno and Yobe states is under state of emergency due to violent insurgency.

Around the world, more than half of the people displaced by conflict are children, and over 245 million children live in conflict zones.

Tramadol, which is available on prescription in the UK, is the most abused drug in Egypt, with as much as 40% of the population using it.

This is the worst attack in Africa's history since Al-Qaeda was blamed for twin attacks on US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998, when 220 people died.

Italian priest Maurizio Pallu has been kidnapped by gunmen during a robbery in Nigeria's southern Benin City.

New research says factors such as rape and slavery fuel terrorism globally and provide fertile ground for captives to develop feelings of sympathy for and loyalty to abductors.

Most were under 15 years old, the UN agency said.

In a video, Shekau also called on Muslims to rise up for jihad.

University in Maiduguri, epicentre of Boko Haram's insurgency, targeted at least eight times since January.

There are conflicting reports on the number of attackers who opened fire.

Rescue operations to free abducted oil contractors ends in dozens of deaths in restive Borno state.

NNPC is conducting research operations in the area following crude oil discovery in restive north east.

Boko Haram renowned for kidnapping women and children and forcing them to carry out suicide bombing missions.

The refugees were returning to their village, which has been declared a 'no-go zone' following Boko Haram violence.

A day after the Niger attack, some 700 Boko Haram militants in Nigeria's Borno state surrendered to the police.

Shekau made remarks as insurgency continues to claim lives in Nigeria and neighbouring countries.

Boko Haram releases video through journalist Ahmad Salkida claiming responsibility for abduction and ambush.

Leader of Isis-affiliated group offered to free kidnapped priest in exchange for his parents, held by police.

Militants and security forces engaged in a 30-minute long fight in restive Borno state.

The CJTF helped to turn the tide against Boko Haram, but their presence now casts a shadow over longer-term efforts to bring stability to the troubled Lake Chad region.

Leader of Abu Sayyaf is one of the most wanted terrorists in both the Philippines and the US.

At least 10 people killed in mutilple suicide bombings at mosques across Borno state capital.

Isis-linked militants continue to attack Borno state, where they kidnapped nearly 300 schoolgirls in 2014.

"It was unbearable It was total horror" said policeman at bombing scene near camp for displaced people.

Buhari's medical trips are sparking speculations on future of one of Africa's largest economies.

Borno is Boko Haram's birthplace and epicentre of its violent insurgency.

Fomusoh Ivo Feh and two friends arrested and sentenced to ten years in prison for 'not condemning terrorism'.