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.

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

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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

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Anti-Boko Haram force takes shape

How five armies are uniting to tackle Nigeria's Boko Haram

 

10 years ago

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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

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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.

 

10 years ago

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Can regional force defeat Boko Haram?

Will Nigerian pride hinder anti-Boko Haram force?

 

10 years ago

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22 Jul

Boko Haram area 'to get $2bn in aid'

The World Bank pledges $2.1bn (£1.4bn; €1.9bn) to help rebuild north-eastern parts of Nigeria, wracked by years of Boko Haram militancy, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says.

 

10 years ago

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29 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

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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.

 

9 years ago

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18 Nov

'$2bn stolen' from anti-Boko Haram fight

Nigeria's president orders the arrest of a former top official for allegedly stealing more than $2bn ($1.31) meant to fight militant Islamists.

 

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