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Nigeria Boko Haram: President Buhari accused of exaggerating military success
Nigerian officials claims Boko Haram still present in north-eastern Nigeria, contrary to government's claims.
War on Boko Haram: South Africa denies sending troops to boost anti-terror fight in Nigeria
South African National Defence Force slams 'reckless claims' as President Zuma ends official visit to Nigeria.
Nigeria Boko Haram: MTN aiding terror killings, claims President Buhari
Buhari accuses South African mobile giant of fuelling insurgency by failing to block unregistered sims.
March for women kidnapped by Boko Haram to be held as 'Future For Our Girls' campaign launched
The march marked International Women's Day and shone a light on the plight of women kidnapped by the militant group
Isis in Libya: How Boko Haram jihadis are flocking to join Daesh's holy war in North Africa
In Libya Daesh has grown from a force of 3,000 fighters to 6,500 in three months.
Nigeria eliminates thousands of ghost workers, saving millions of pounds
The Nigerian government during its latest audit identified that nearly 24,000 staff were non-existent.
Boko Haram: Nigeria and Cameroon free 1,900 civilians held captive by terrorists
Regional offensive against Boko Haram continues to score success, but analysts warns group still deadly.
Biafra and Southern Cameroons might 'join forces to achieve independence'
IBTimes UK speaks with activist Ebenezer Akwanga on struggle for independence in Cameroon and Nigeria.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Civilians still dying as conflict not over, Amnesty International says
IBTimes UK speaks with Amnesty on fight against Boko Haram and crimes allegedly committed by the army.
Nigeria: Boko Haram still deadly contrary to army claims as real 'death toll not reported'
Journalist with ties to group claims Boko Haram operative and deadly despite the fact it suffered casualties.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Rwandan envoy Stanislas Kamanzi denies comments on insurgency
Stanislas Kamanzi has claimed he was misquoted during a speech at American University in Adamawa state.
Boko Haram: Nigeria urged to learn from Rwanda genocide to tackle insurgency
Stanislas Kamanzi says Nigeria should tackle unemployment and promote tolerance to end insurgency.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Terror strategy 'splits group between al-Qaeda and Isis'
Journalist Ahmad Salkida claims row over Boko Haram's modus operandi alienating combatants.
Boko Haram slaughters 30 in north-east Nigeria
Militants raid villages in Damboa district, killing people and stealing food and cattle.
Boko Haram: Teenage suicide bomber flees terror group
Boko Haram has increased its number of suicide bombings using kidnapped girls and children.
Nigeria: Female suicide bombers kill more than 60 at camp for displaced persons
The attack took place yesterday, but was not made public due to a 'breakdown in the telephone system'.
Nigeria: Islamic State 'recruiter' arrested after 'planning trip to Libya terrorist camp'
Security officials say they have also prevented 'lone wolf' attacks on Nigerian civilians.
Boko Haram: Nigerian army launches probe into latest attacks in Borno state
Dozens killed in attacks blamed on Boko Haram after government declared anti-terror war 'technically won'.
Nigeria: 65 dead while children 'burned alive' as Boko Haram attacks village near Maiduguri
Suicide bombers and gunmen slaughter dozens of civilians in Nigerian village of Dalori.
Kenya: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari urges international community to act against terrorism
Buhari spoke about terrorism fight during ceremony to hounour Kenyan soldiers killed by Al-Shabaab.
At least 10 people dead amid reports of triple-suicide bombing in north east Nigeria
Chibok reportedly hit by three explosions on 27 January 2016.
Boko Haram: Nigerian army kills dozens of terrorists and frees 370 hostages in Borno state
Nigerian army conducts raids across Bono state as joint offensive continues.
Senegal: Hotels urged to increase security or face closure as terror attack fears spread
Recent terror attacks in Mali and Burkina Faso prompt Senegal to increase security measures.
Burkina Faso attack: Video shows security forces battling Al-Qaeda gunmen
Al-Qaeda gunmen filmed storming the Splendid Hotel, burning cars, and firing in the air.
South Sudan has highest number of children out of school due to conflict warns Unicef
Millions of children victims of violence in conflict-ridden country due to prolonged tit-for-tat violence.
Boko Haram suicide bombing kills 10 in Cameroon
President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria had 'technically won the war' against Boko Haram in December.
Boko Haram: 7 killed in latest attack but defence says army is doing 'a fantastic job'
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigeria's defence on the anti-Boko Haram fight.
Boko Haram: Nigerian President Buhari wants to negotiate with IS-linked militants over 200 kidnapped girls
The mass kidnapping of the girls catapulted Boko Haram to global infamy.
Isis ally Boko Haram kills 48 in multiple suicide bombings across northern Nigeria
The first blast took place at a mosque in Maiduguri where at least 20 people were killed.
Nigeria: 15 killed as Boko Haram suicide bombers go on rampage in village in Maiduguri
An eyewitness said that a woman ran into the village shouting "Boko Haram" and blew herself up.