Boko Haram

The Nigerian bishop on the impact of Boko Haram, religious crises masking economic issues—and his hopes for reconciliation

Even those who live in terror nearby—within striking distance of the extremist group—are unsure of Boko Haram’s agenda

Boko Haram’s massacre in Baga has significance far beyond the immediate human consequences

The terrorist group has killed an estimated 2,000 since seizing Baga and surrounding villages

Attacks by Boko Haram have lead to Nigerians abandoning their homes, creating a humanitarian crisis in Africa’s most populous nation

The NHL learns a lesson, Boko Haram seizes control, and other good or bad stories that caught our eye this week

Also: China and Russia sign a massive gas deal

Thousands have been killed or kidnapped by Islamist terrorists in Nigeria. But there’s been no meaningful effort to tackle this growing menace.

Helping the Nigerian schoolgirls means killing those who have enslaved them

Africa’s most populous nation risks becoming the new battleground for the global war on terror

A Michael Petrou report: Islamist terrorists spread chaos and fear in Africa while the West dithers

Boko Haram rejects Western education, as well as democracy