AU backs anti-Boko Haram troops plan
The African Union backs plans for a West African task force of 7,500 troops to fight Boko Haram militants.
BBC
Habari Zinazoendana
9 years ago
BBC14 Oct
US troops to help fight Boko Haram
US President Barack Obama announces that US armed forces have been deployed in Cameroon to help the fight against Islamist militants Boko Haram.
9 years ago
BBC28 Oct
Nigeria troops free Boko Haram captives
The Nigerian army has freed 338 people held by Boko Haram near the group's north-eastern stronghold, local officials say.
9 years ago
TheCitizen19 Nov
Graft-hit troops fighting Boko Haram, Buhari says
Nigerian troops were denied weapons to fight Boko Haram and thousands of lives were lost because of rampant fraud in the procurement process, President Muhammadu Buhari has alleged.
5 years ago
BBC25 Mar
Boko Haram kills troops in 'deadliest' Chad raid
The militants launched a devastating attack on an island in Lake Chad, killing 92 soldiers.
10 years ago
BBC29 Jul
'No border' for anti-Boko Haram army
A multinational force fighting Boko Haram militants in West Africa will be able to pursue them across borders, Nigeria says.
10 years ago
BBC
US aid for anti-Boko Haram force
The US says it will give $5m (£3.2m) towards a multi-national task force being set up to fight Boko Haram, as it steps up cross-border attacks.
10 years ago
BBC
Niger approves anti-Boko Haram force
Niger's parliament votes to send troops to Nigeria to join the fight against militant Islamist group Boko Haram, as the conflict spreads across borders.
10 years ago
BBC
Africa eyes anti-Boko Haram force
Ghana's President John Mahama says he and other African leaders will discuss plans next week to "deal permanently" with Boko Haram militants.
10 years ago
BBC
Anti-Boko Haram force 'retakes town'
A regional force recaptures the Nigerian town of Damasak a day after launching an air and ground offensive against militant group Boko Haram, sources say.
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