Nigerian army says it killed 76 extremists during a weeklong operation in Borno State

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian troops killed 76 Islamic militants in the country's northeast during operations conducted in various parts of Borno state, the military said Thursday. The operations took place between Jan. 7 and Jan. 13, Nigerian army spokesperson Edward Buba said...

At least 40 farmers killed by Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria, an official says

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least 40 farmers were killed in an attack by Islamic militants in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state, a government official said Monday. The attack Sunday was suspected to have been carried out by extremists from the Boko Haram group and its breakaway...

At least 40 farmers were killed by Boko Haram militants during a weekend attack in northeast Nigeria, an official says

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — At least 40 farmers were killed by Boko Haram militants during a weekend attack in northeast Nigeria, an official says.

Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead

N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — An attack on Chad's presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded, state media reported Thursday. The attack on Wednesday night occurred while Chadian President Mahamat Deby Itno was inside the...