Nigeria

Boko Haram kills 20 loggers in Nigeria, local militia and residents say

Boko Haram fighters have killed at least 20 loggers near Maiduguri in Borno state, the latest attack against civilians in northeast Nigeria.

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Regional force targets top Boko Haram leaders in Nigeria

Troops from Nigeria and neighboring countries have launched major offensives against Boko Haram factions and their leaders, the military said

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ISIS-allied Boko Haram faction claims killing of Nigerian troops

The Islamic State faction of Boko Haram on Friday said it was responsible for a late December attack on Nigerian army barracks.

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Nigeria says US agrees sale of 12 A-29 light attack aircraft in $593 million deal delayed by Obama

Nigeria's air force said the United States agreed to sell 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, re-activating a deal stalled by Obama over human rights concerns

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