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African troops push back Boko Haram
The recapturing of Damasak was the latest victory in a regional offensive that has turned the tide.
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Central, West African leaders to meet over Boko Haram
Armies from Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger have launched an offensive to end the group's campaign.
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AU wants UN to finance fight against Boko Haram
The 54-nation African Union has already approved a force of up to 10,000 troops.
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12 dead as Boko Haram raids Nigerian town
A security source said the casualties and wounded were mainly bus and truck drivers.
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Thousands protest Boko Haram in Cameroon
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Chadian soldiers kill 207 Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria
Chad’s military also claimed to have seized large quantities of small arms and ammunition.
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Boko Haram fighters kill 21 people near Chibok
Militants fleeing an army offensive have killed 21 people near the Nigerian village of Chibok.
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Nigerian planes bomb Boko Haram camps
Nigerian forces backed by air power killed more than 300 Boko Haram fighters during an operation.
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US to support Cameroon in Boko Haram fight
Earlier this week, the commander of US Special Forces operations in Africa pledged to help African nations.
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Boko Haram militants attack Chad troops in Nigeria
A source said eight Chadian soldiers were wounded.
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Niger approves sending troops to fight Boko Haram
Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Chad and Benin agreed at the weekend to send a joint 8,700-strong force.
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UN: Girls face rising violence in fight for education
Many attacks are done in the name of religion or culture, while others are gang-related.
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Boko Haram launches twin attacks in Niger & Cameroon
The jihadist sect has killed thousands and kidnapped hundreds in a bid to impose its rule.
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African nations pledge 8,700 for anti-Boko Haram force
African countries are pulling together to fight the terror group, pledging 8,700 soldiers, police & civilians.
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Boko Haram kill more than 100 in Cameroon
The terrorist group murdered residents of Fotokol inside their homes and a mosque during prayers.
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Nigerian military fights to recapture town from Boko Haram
The insurgents had launched several simultaneous attacks early on Sunday.
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Boko Haram releases captives
190 captives which included young men, women and children who were kidnapped, were released.
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Nigeria military continues attacks on Boko Haram
The situation in Maiduguri remains uncertain after attacks by suspected Boko Haram militants on two towns.
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Suspected Boko Haram militants attack Maiduguri, Nigeria
All roads have been closed & commercial activity has been shut down following an attack just after midnight.
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Conflicting reports on Boko Haram attack death toll
The Nigerian military says 150 people were killed while other reports claim 2,000 were killed.
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Boko Haram attack: 'Some people were slaughtered like insects'
Survivors of an attack by Boko Haram in Baga have described days of relentless violence.