The Africa Report

‘The kamikaze factory’: The female underside of Boko Haram’s jihadist terrorism

How do women become cogs in a jihadist organisation? Cameroonian researcher David Wanedam answers in ‘La Fabrique à Kamikazes ...
Sahara Reporters

BREAKING: Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Two Military Bases In Yobe, Kill Dozens Of Soldiers, Policemen In Governor Buni’s Hometown

At least 36 soldiers and Mobile Police officers were reportedly killed after Boko Haram insurgents launched coordinated attacks on two military formations in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, ...
Cfr.org

Mother of Boko Haram Leader Abubakar Shekau Speaks About Her Son

In many ways, Boko Haram and its leader, Abubakar Shekau, are shrouded in mystery. But that is beginning to change. Abdulbasit Kassim and Michael Nwankpa recently published The Boko Haram Reader, an ...
Thomson Reuters Foundation

INTERVIEW-Nigeria might talk to Boko Haram via "back channels"

ABUJA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Nigerian security services are considering making contact with moderate members of shadowy Islamist sect Boko Haram via "back channels", even though explicit talks are ...
Uinterview

Nigeria Announces Ceasefire With Boko Haram, Could Include Release Of 200 Schoolgirls

Boko Haram and Nigeria have reached a ceasefire agreement six months after the terror group kidnapped over 200 schoolgirls, prompting global outrage. The agreement ...