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Move comes amid major offensive in three northeastern states against group seeking to create Islamic state.
Africa Last Modified: 20 May 2013 03:20 GMT
Group believed to have a number of factions with differing aims, including to launch an Islamic state in the north.
Africa Last Modified: 18 May 2013 17:20 GMT
Residents of Maiduguri ordered to stay indoors as military launches strikes against armed group in the north.
Africa Last Modified: 18 May 2013 15:46 GMT
As authorities launch an offensive to deal with the hardline rebel group, we ask if military action is the best answer.
Inside Story Last Modified: 18 May 2013 13:44 GMT
Troops shell rebel targets with jets and helicopters as offensive following declaration of state of emergency continues.
Africa Last Modified: 18 May 2013 12:15 GMT
At least 21 people killed in Borno state as army launches offensive against Boko Haram strongholds in the northeast.
Africa Last Modified: 17 May 2013 22:50 GMT
At least 21 people killed in Borno state after soldiers shelled suspected camps, official says.
Africa Last Modified: 17 May 2013 10:31 GMT
Army begins operation against fighters as fighter jets and helicopter gunships deployed in country's northeast.
Africa Last Modified: 17 May 2013 01:34 GMT
Six pregnant girls rescued from child traffickers who were planning to force the mothers to sell their babies.
Africa Last Modified: 16 May 2013 01:12 GMT
Forces being sent to states of Borno, Yoba and Adamawa after emergency imposed in wake of violent attacks by Boko Haram.
Africa Last Modified: 16 May 2013 00:24 GMT
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