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Muslim jihadis hate West because of its obsession with sex says Oxford historian Diarmaid MacCulloch
'A unique feature of Western culture is that it loves talking about sex'.
Boko Haram: Nigerian military obtain video evidence of foreign fighters within militants
Gruesome Boko Haram video shows amputations and a man being stoned to death as crowds cheer
Nigeria Boko Haram: Kidnapped Chibok girls feared to be suicide bombers
Use of girl bombers intensifying with the militant group using them as they arouse less suspicion.
Nigeria: Boko Haram army fighting leaves dozens dead in Maiduguri
Boko Haram offensive in Borno State capital claims lives of 60 people including civilians.
Boko Haram in Nigeria: Women describe being 'sex machines' for Islamist captors
Of 500 women rescued from Islamist militia, more than 200 were pregnant after being repeatedly raped.
Nigeria: Boko Haram impregnated girls 'to guarantee new generation of fighters'
The Nigerian army recently rescued nearly 700 civilians, among whom 214 girls who were found pregnant.
Nigeria: Freed women say Boko Haram is fracturing
Women rescued from Boko Haram by Nigerian troops speak out.
Boko Haram Nigeria: Women rescued from Islamist extremists tell of the horrors of captivity [Photo report]
Women rescued from Boko Haram's forest stronghold have been telling of the horrors they faced in captivity.
Nigeria Boko Haram: 214 girls and women rescued from Sambisa forest 'visibly pregnant'
UNFPA said the girls are in need of special assistance to reintegrate into society
Boko Haram: Nigerian military frees 234 more women and children from Islamists' custody
Hostages rescued from militants' hideout in Sambisa forest.
Chad receives $1.1bn debt relief from IMF and World Bank
Funding comes from Heavily Indebted Poor Country Initiative and Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative.
Nigeria: Boko Haram 'last known stronghold' on brink of falling in army offensive
Nigerian military aided by troops from Chad, Cameroon, Benin and Niger in its fight against terrorists.
Survivors of Boko Haram attack recount their terrifying ordeal
Survivors of Boko Haram recount their terrifying eight-month long ordeal
Chibok girls kidnapping: Nigeria marks Boko Haram #bringbackourgirls anniversary [Photo report]
Nearly 300 schoolgirls were abducted from the remote Nigerian town of Chibok a year ago.
Nigeria: Buhari vows to defeat Boko Haram on Chibok girls' kidnapping anniversary
Muhammadu Buhari pledges to rescue schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram militants if they are alive.
Nigeria Chibok girls' kidnapping anniversary: Boko Haram still rapes, tortures and kills thousands
Amnesty reports urges government and global community to investigate ongoing war crimes in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Boko Haram uses children as 'human bombs'
Boko Haram Islamist militants are targeting women and girls for particularly horrific abuse.
Who is newly elected Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari?
An ex-military ruler-turned-democrat, Muhammadu Buhari has a tough job ahead.
Amnesty International: 'Death penalty does not act as a deterrent against terrorism'
An Amnesty International death penalty report found a trend in capital punishment to tackle terrorism
Nigeria elections: APC leader Muhammadu Buhari defeats Goodluck Jonathan and declared president
BREAKING: Opposition presidential candidate claims victory in historic election result.
Nigeria elections: Opposition presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari 'claims victory'
Spokesmen for former military ruler say Buhari has defeated incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan.
Nigeria: Humanitarian situation is 'dire' under Boko Haram threat
Boko Haram continues to commit 'horrendous acts against civilians' said head of the United Nations office in West Africa.
Nigeria election marred by violence as count extends into third day with no clear winner
Problems with ID cards and attacks by Islamist militants delay poll as Goodluck Jonathan faces off against Muhammadu Buhari
Nigeria elections: Boko Haram violence and technical glitches force polling extension
Polling in many areas has been extended in Nigeria after newly introduced voting card readers malfunction.
Nigeria: Several feared dead in suspected Boko Haram attacks
At least 3 people killed and several injured in suspected Boko Haram attacks on Nigerian polling stations.
Nigeria voting in key presidential elections amid heavy security
Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan faces stiff fight from Muhammadu Buhari.
Nigeria: Fears of Boko Haram violence ahead of election as poll 'too close to call'
Election pits a southern Christian incumbent against a Muslim former military ruler.
Nigeria: Two Al Jazeera journalists detained for 'loitering' near Boko Haram areas
The reporters are being kept in their hotel rooms in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state.
Nigeria: Boko Haram uses human shields to fight government offensive
Nigerian army aided by neighbouring countries continues to regain control of captured territories.
The world's 15 deadliest conflicts including Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan [Photo report]
Battles against terror groups such as Isis and Boko Haram pushed death tolls up.