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Boko Haram: Borno state governor accuses aid agencies of misusing refugee funds
Accusation follows President Buhari's claim UN spreading 'non-existent' hunger fears in Boko Haram-hit areas.
Detained Isis suspect claims group executed two missing Tunisian journalists
Suspect claims blogger Sofiene Chourabi and photographer Nadhir Ktari executed in Derna after IS court order.
5 Nigerian soldiers, 15 attackers killed in Boko Haram attack on army base in Yobe state
The attack was targeted at the Nigerian army's 27 Task Force Brigade in Yobe state.
Boko Haram fighters continue to surrender in Niger as terror group fights for survival
About 50 Boko Haram fighters have surrendered since December as anti-terror regional offensive continues.
Chibok girl and six-month-old baby held by Boko Haram rescued by Nigerian army
Rakiya Abubakar was one of 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram from Chibok village in April 2014.
Is Boko Haram's insurgency really over, following the Sambisa forest offensive?
Nigeria claims Sambisa forest offensive 'final crushing of Boko Haram' but attacks blamed on group continue.
Boko Haram leader releases new video dismissing claims that Nigerian army defeated them
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari had said on Christmas Eve that the extremist group had been defeated.
War against terror: Niger launches amnesty and deradicalisation program for Boko Haram deserters
Announcement comes days after Islamist group Boko Haram lost major stronghold in Nigeria.
War on Boko Haram: Nigerian army captures key terror stronghold says President Buhari
The camp in Sambisa Forest is believed to be the terror group's last stronghold in the region.
Nigerian army arrests 560 Boko Haram fighters as Sambisa Forest offensive continues
Operation Lafiya Dole resulted in recapture of several territories held by Isis-affiliated terrorists.
Nnamdi Kanu's wife: Even if it takes 20 years, we will not allow witness secrecy trial
IBTimes UK speaks with wife of pro-Biafran speratist leader as trial on treason continues in Nigeria.
Could anglophone Cameroon become the latest Boko Haram recruitment hotspot?
Analyst tells IBTimes UK Boko Haram could exploit unrest in anglophone Cameroon, marred by protests.
Two girls kill at least 3 in double 'suicide attack' in Nigeria
Local reports suggest the girls involved in the attack in Maiduguri were aged seven or eight years-old.
Female suicide bombers kill 30 in suspected Boko Haram attack at Nigerian market
Boko Haram renowned for forcing civilians on suicide bombing missions in crowed areas like Madagali market.
Nigeria accuses aid agencies of spreading 'non-existent' hunger fears in Boko Haram-affected north-east
Thousands killed and millions displaced in Nigeria's north-east due to seven-year-long Boko Haram insurgency.
Nigeria turns east: Russia and Pakistan now selling warplanes to help in Boko Haram fight
Decision comes as US refuses to sell arms to Nigeria due to alleged human rights abuses committed by army.
400,000 children face famine in northeastern Nigeria as offensive against Boko Haram continues
Boko Haram blamed for the death of at least 20,000 people and the displacement of millions.
Beyond Boko Haram: Photographer Fati Abubakar captures resilience of Borno state communities
IBTimes UK interviews photographer Fati Abubakar on daily life in Borno, ravaged by Boko Haram insurgency.
Cameroon reopens border markets with Nigeria as Boko Haram attacks decrease
Boko Haram has been carrying out attacks in northeastern Nigeria and neighbouring countries since 2009.
Two female suicide bombers attack Cameroon's Far North in suspected Boko Haram attack
Nigeria-based Boko Haram renowned for forcing civilians to carry out suicide-bombing missions.
Isis fighters sentenced to death in Somalia's Puntland region
Isis seized Qandala town in October – marking the first time the group captured territories in East Africa.
Boko Haram 'has no problem' moving to central Nigeria as offensive strangles northern stronghold
Offensive has scored some successes, but intelligence warns insurgents fleeing to Taraba state.
Two suicide bombers die at Maiduguri checkpoint as fight against Boko Haram continues
Nigerian army and police are foiling most of the attacks planned by Boko Haram militant group.
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh calls for peaceful campaign ahead of December election
Opposition parties have formed a coalition headed by Adama Barro, who will run against Jammeh.
Ethiopia: World's fifth largest refugee hosting nation is already home to nearly 750,000 displaced
Majority of refugees in Ethiopia flee from war-torn South Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea.
Boko Haram warns Donald Trump: 'War is just beginning'
US supported Lake Chad governments in the fight against Boko Haram under the Obama administration.
Lake Chad crisis: Nigeria's efforts to prioritise assistance 'encouraging'
IBTimes UK talks to Oxfam on humanitarian crisis in Lake Chad as millions have been displaced by Boko Haram.
Lake Chad crisis: Why president Buhari says Boko Haram is not just a Nigerian problem
At least 2.6m people have been displaced in the Lake Chad region by Boko Haram insurgents.
Borno police deploys female officers following allegations of rape against girls displaced by Boko Haram
Rights group claimed officials abused 43 women and girls in seven internally displaced camps in Maiduguri.
Talks with Boko Haram to free Chibok girls 'still ongoing' claims Nigeria
At least 196 girls still missing after being kidnapped from Chibok village in April 2014.