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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
Twenty fighters killed in assault on army base, official says as group's leader allegedly rejected peace talks on video.
Africa Last Modified: 04 Mar 2013 06:29 GMT
Purported member of armed group says truce reached after meetings with government, but public scepticism remains high.
Africa Last Modified: 29 Jan 2013 12:51 GMT
Rights groups accuse Joint Task Force in Maiduguri of gross human rights violations in fight against Boko Haram.
Africa Last Modified: 04 Dec 2012 12:46 GMT
Boko Haram spokesperson says attacks on mobile-phone towers across the north were meant to foil security operations.
Africa Last Modified: 07 Sep 2012 02:59 GMT
Goodluck Jonathan fires defence minister and national security adviser amid mounting sectarian violence in north.
Africa Last Modified: 23 Jun 2012 00:50 GMT
Washington designates three leaders of the African armed group as "terrorists" in bid to halt violence in Nigeria.
Americas Last Modified: 21 Jun 2012 23:59 GMT
Suleiman Mohammed, described as group's head of operations, held in Kano with wife and children, military officials say.
Africa Last Modified: 12 May 2012 14:54 GMT
Diplomatic source says contact has been made between government and Islamist group through intermediaries.
Africa Last Modified: 17 Mar 2012 07:26 GMT
Unidentified attackers bomb their way into state-run jail in Kogi, killing one guard and freeing more than 100 inmates.
Africa Last Modified: 17 Feb 2012 05:42 GMT
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