The Latest Breaking News from Boko Haram

North-western Nigeria has become increasingly violent. This is due to the activities of militias, known locally as “bandits”. These are loosely organised armed groups, reportedly over 120 factions with 28 to 2,500 members. They are now deadlier than the well-known Boko Haram, which operates in north-eastern Nigeria.

Will Ribadu, celebrated in his first stint in government, succeed in his second or see his reputation dip again?

Ibrahim Ngaroua was taken hostage by Boko Haram in 2017 in the north of Cameroon, and finally escaped the terrorist group four years later. He was one survivor to recently share their harrowing experiences with students from a local peace institute.

“We are so appreciative of whatever you are able to do to help us in this unprecedented and scary time,” write the band, as they plan to stay in the US until the situation improves at home

Terrorism is a global problem affecting many countries. Until 2017, however, southern Africa was largely spared from this phenomenon. The bloody conflict sparked by Ansar al-Sunna in northern Mozambique has since changed the region’s security landscape.

Hundreds of people remain homeless in Nigeria's capital of Abuja after losing their shanties to government bulldozers

An alarming number of Nigerians — approximately 25.3 million — are in danger of acute food insecurity during the next few months, according to a recent report from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization.

Unidentified assailants killed two customs officers, a policeman and a civilian in an overnight attack on a security post in northern Cameroon, the mayor and two military sources said on Tuesday.

From the economy to security, Buhari’s legacy will be one of missteps and misdeeds as he hands over power, analysts say.

The Nigerian military says it has rescued two young women who were kidnapped nine years ago by the jihadi militant group Boko Haram

Warning: this story contains graphic descriptions of violence. Pseudonyms are used to protect the interviewees’ identities.