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Osama bin Laden’s files: AQIM commander recommended training Boko Haram’s members

A letter recovered in Osama bin Laden’s compound reveals that a senior AQIM commander recommended that his group train Boko Haram’s forces. Other official sources confirm that AQIM did provide the training and also groomed part of Boko Haram’s leadership. However, one of the Boko Haram leaders identified in the letter later cofounded a splinter group known as Ansaru, which rejects Boko Haram’s policies. Ansaru has been supported by AQIM.

Osama Bin Laden’s Files: Boko Haram’s leader wanted to be ‘under one banner’

A letter recovered in Osama bin Laden’s compound reveals that Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, sought direct contact with al Qaeda’s deputy leader at the time. There is abundant evidence that Boko Haram was supported by al Qaeda’s international network until Shekau swore allegiance to the Islamic State’s Abu Bakr al Baghdadi in 2015.

Boko Haram massacres praying Muslims

In its latest attacks, the Nigerian-based terrorist group Boko Haram targeted Muslims celebrating Ramadan.

Boko Haram kills 38 in attacks on villages in Niger

The suspected Boko Haram attacks in both Niger and Chad continue to demonstrate that the jihadist group is a threat to regional stability and not just Nigeria.

Boko Haram rolls with the punches, remains a threat

As coalition forces have pushed Boko Haram from its former strongholds, the terrorist group has retained the ability to strike back. Its relatively new official ties to the Islamic State may enhance the group’s longevity, creating a more difficult security environment for Nigeria and its partners.

Nigerian soldiers retreat from mined Boko Haram stronghold

Boko Haram crisis: Nigeria begins Sambisa ground offensive

Nigeria denies that Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds in northeast

Boko Haram kidnaps hundreds from Damasak

As forces from Nigeria, Chad, and Niger continue to push Boko Haram from its strongholds in northeastern Nigeria, the group has continued to inflict damage upon civilians. Earlier this month, Boko Haram kidnapped over 400 young women and children from the Nigerian town of Damasak near the border with Niger.

Analysis: Boko Haram loses ground, but remains in the fight

While Nigeria and its military partners are wresting control of northeast Nigeria from Boko Haram, it is becoming apparent that the fight against the jihadist group will continue regardless of the group’s ability to hold land.

Nigerian, Cameroon troops oust Boko Haram from town, village

Islamic State spokesman publicly accepts Boko Haram’s allegiance

In a new audio speech, the Islamic State’s spokesman, Abu Muhammad al Adnani, accepts the pledge of allegiance made by Boko Haram’s leader earlier this month.

Chad, Niger launch joint offensive against Boko Haram in Nigeria

Boko Haram leader pledges allegiance to the Islamic State

Boko Haram’s leader, Abu Bakr Shekau, has pledged allegiance to the emir of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi.

Chadian soldiers kill 207 Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria: army | Reuters

Chadian soldiers kill 207 Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria, army claims

Boko Haram continues deadly suicide attacks, uses children as bombers

Boko Haram is suspected of launching repeated suicide attacks in Nigeria’s northeast while Nigerian forces continue their attempts to dislodge the group.

Boko Haram attacks island on Niger side of Lake Chad: sources | Reuters

Boko Haram attacks island on Niger side of Lake Chad.

Female suicide bomber kills 10 in Nigerian bus station

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Female suicide bomber kills 10 in Nigerian bus station

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Thousands flee Niger town after Boko Haram attacks

Boko Haram brings war to Niger, senior Chadian general wounded

Boko Haram has attacked Niger for the first time. Fierce counterattacks by Chadian and Nigerian forces reportedly killed over 100 Boko Haram fighters. A Chadian general was also wounded in the battle.

Hundreds killed as Chadian military overruns Boko Haram strongholds

Chadian forces crossed the border and stormed several towns held by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. Fierce fighting has reportedly killed hundreds of insurgents over the past week. Battles continue in several strategic towns in the Lake Chad area.

Boko Haram takes key town in northern Nigeria, advances on Maiduguri

Boko Haram launched a series of attacks as it continued its campaign to take control of northeastern Nigeria. A number of villages came under fire within hours of an official visit by US Secretary of State John Kerry to Lagos.

Boko Haram releases photos showing children in training

A media organization linked to Boko Haram, the jihadist group that controls large portions of northeastern Nigeria, has released images purporting to show children receiving weapons training.

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Boko Haram attacks key city of Maiduguri

Cameroon strikes back after Boko Haram kidnaps 80 villagers

Cameroonian armed forces launched a counterstrike against Boko Haram on January 19 after an estimated 80 villagers were abducted the day before. Cameroonian forces have so far rescued 24 of the hostages.

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Mistrust between Nigeria, Cameroon stalls fight against Boko Haram

Chad joins Cameroon, Nigeria, in fight against Boko Haram

Chad’s parliament voted 150 to 0 earlier this week to deploy an undisclosed number Chadian security forces to assist Cameroonian and Nigerian soldiers battling Boko Haram. The US and Russia have also pledged military assistance to Cameroon this week.

Boko Haram continues to slaughter Nigerians

Boko Haram has continued its murderous rampage against civilians and security personnel. While concentrated in northeastern Nigeria, the group’s recent attacks have also targeted Cameroon and its security apparatus.

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Boko Haram crisis: Why it is hard to know the truth in Nigeria