Dozens Killed in Nigeria Jihadist Attacks: Residents, Militias
At least 38 people were killed this week in suspected extremist attacks on loggers and a village in northeast Nigeria, anti-jihadist militia and residents told AFP on Friday.
Nigerian Troops Kill 80 Jihadists in Northeast: Military
Nigerian soldiers killed 80 jihadists who planned to attack a military position in conflict-battered Borno state, two days after multiple suicide bomber attacks in the state capital, the military said.
Nigeria Suicide Attacks Kill 23, Wound More Than 100
Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others.
Jihadists Kill at Least 30 in Northern Nigeria
At least 30 people were killed in three separate jihadist attacks in northern Nigeria, where escalating violence has choked the region in recent months.
Roadside Bomb Kills at Least 8 Troops in Northeast Nigeria
A roadside bomb killed at least eight troops over the weekend in Nigeria's conflict-hit Borno state, a military source said.
Suicide Bomber Kills Five Soldiers in Northeast Nigeria: Sources
A suicide bomber struck a military position in northeastern Nigeria near the border with Cameroon, killing at least five soldiers, security and local defense sources said.
Jihadist Turf War Kills Around 200 in Nigeria: Sources
Clashes between rival jihadist factions in northeast Nigeria have claimed some 200 lives in the restive Lake Chad area, intelligence, militia, and jihadist sources told AFP Monday.
Nigerian Military Says Killed 50 Jihadists in Army Base Raids
Nigeria's military said on Thursday it had killed 50 armed insurgents that were using drones to carry out multiple attacks on army bases in the volatile northeast.
Jihadist Ambush Kills Seven Troops in Northeast Nigeria
Jihadists in Nigeria's restive northeast killed seven troops this week, including an army commander, according to a military intelligence report.
Former Jihadist Fighters Join Niger Army
Ex-jihadists who "repented" have successfully been integrated into the Nigerien army after several months of training.
Jihadists Kill 63 in Attack on Nigerian Town
Jihadists killed at least 63 people in northeastern Nigeria while storming a town whose residents had been returned from a displacement camp.
Nigeria Says Killed Over 35 Jihadists Near Cameroon Border
Nigeria's air force said it had killed more than 35 jihadists in raids on militant fighters that had gathered near the Cameroon border following an attempted attack on ground troops.
Niger Army Claims to Have Killed a Boko Haram Leader
The Niger army said it killed a leader of the jihadist group Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin, where the country borders Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon.
Jihadists Kill 28 in Two Raids in Northern Nigeria
Two unrelated attacks by jihadist groups in northeast and northwestern Nigeria have killed 28 people, the military and residents told AFP on Thursday.
Nigeria Detains Troops, Police for Alleged Sale of Weapons to Armed Groups
The Nigerian military has detained more than 30 soldiers and police officers for allegedly stealing weapons from its stockpiles and selling them to armed groups including jihadists in the country.
Nigerian Military Says 60 Jihadists Killed in Raids
Nigerian military said it has killed more than 60 jihadists, including a senior commander, in aerial and ground assaults in the northeastern epicenter of insurgent violence which has raged since 2009.
Explosion Reported Near Military Barracks in Nigeria’s Capital: Army
An explosion occurred near a military barracks in the Nigerian capital Abuja, as an intelligence source said that the suspected attacker had died.
Jihadists Kill Four Nigerian Troops in New Base Attack: Sources
A jihadist raid on an army base in northeast Nigeria left at least four troops dead and others taken hostage, a military source and a resident said.
Jihadists Kill 15 Mourners in Northeast Nigeria: Sources
Jihadists linked to the Islamic State group opened fire on mourners in a village in Nigeria's Borno state killing at least 15 people.
Niger Says Withdrawing From Lake Chad Anti-Jihadist Force
Niger has withdrawn from the military coalition fighting Islamist insurgency groups in the Lake Chad region of west-central Africa, saying it will focus instead on protecting its oil operations from jihadist attacks.
Boko Haram Fighters Kill 20 Cameroonian Troops: Sources
Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid on the Nigerian border town of Wulgo, local security sources and residents told AFP.
13 Soldiers Killed in Jihadist Attacks in Niger: Army
Thirteen Nigerien soldiers were killed in two separate clashes with jihadist groups, the army said Wednesday.
Jihadists Kill Nigerian Soldiers After Burial of Attack Victims
Clashes between Nigerian forces and Boko Haram jihadists have killed nine soldiers in the northeast of the country, two military officers told AFP Thursday, days after a rival jihadist group shot dead dozens of farmers.
Jihadists Kill at Least 40 Farmers in Northeast Nigeria
Jihadists have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state in the latest violence to hit the conflict-wrought region, a government official said Monday.
