northern Nigeria
Child Suicide Bomber in Cameroon Is 'Not Missing Chibok Girl'
One of two girls found strapped with explosives in Cameroon on Friday claimed to be one of the schoolgirls from Nigeria kidnapped nearly two years ago, but it now looks increasingly unlikely.
Niger Declares State of Emergency in Region Under Attack by Boko Haram
The 15-day state of emergency will allow authorities to increase security, impose a curfew, and restrict the movement of goods and people, according to an announcement on state television.
Bombs Abandoned by Boko Haram Kill 63 in Nigeria
The explosion killed dozens in northern Nigeria, a day after the US announced that they would give $5 million to fund a new multi-national taskforce to fight the extreme Islamic militant group.
One Senator Kept Child Marriage Alive in Nigeria Last Month
Thanks to a legal loophole, the average age of marriage for girls in Kebbi State, northern Nigeria, is 11 years old. The law is often manipulated and exploited for perverse ends, but it's rare that one forgotten detail in legislation can affect an...
