Nigeria: At least 26 college students killed in attack in Mubi town

News DeskOctober 2, 2012 10:54

It was not immediately clear whether the attack was by Boko Haram, or the result of a dispute between rival political groups at the college.

Tristan McConnellJune 26, 2012 15:07

Triple threat: Coordination suspected between African terrorist organizations

Despite scant evidence, government officials are concerned by potential operational links between Al Qaeda in the Islamic Magreb, Boko Haram in Nigeria, and Al Shabaab in Somalia.

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A car lies upside-down, vandalized on June 17 by Christian mobs in reprisal for a suicide bomb attack. Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamists claimed responsibility for suicide attacks on three churches that sparked reprisals by Christian mobs who rampaged and burned mosques, killing least 52 people. (Victor Ulasi/AFP/Getty Images)

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NAIROBI — The top US military commander for Africa has warned that Al Qaeda affiliates are seeking to strengthen ties across the continent. General Carter Ham, commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), described Nigeria's Boko Haram, Somalia's Al Shabaab and the Saharan Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Magreb as "dangerous and worrisome" but added that there were signs the groups were trying to coordinate their activities.

Three churches bombed in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state

News DeskJune 17, 2012 10:11

Churches in northern Nigeria have been targeted lately by radical Islamist sect Boko Haram.

Bombing at church in Bauchi, Nigeria kills at least 15

News DeskJune 3, 2012 11:03

While it was not immediately clear who was behind the attack, churches have been targeted by radical Islamist sect Boko Haram.

Dozens dead after gunmen set Nigeria's Potiskum cattle market alight

Luke BrowneMay 3, 2012 06:58

The market was set on fire during the attack late Wednesday, which may have been in revenge for the killing by traders of a man who had earlier tried to steal cattle.

Easter car bomb attack in Nigeria kills at least 38

News DeskApril 8, 2012 12:30

Witnesses said it appeared the car had tried to enter the All Nations Christian Assembly Church compound, but was turned away before it detonated nearby.

Michael GoldfarbMarch 9, 2012 13:32

Tensions between Italy and Britain over failed hostage rescue attempt

British raid in Nigeria led to deaths of two hostages held for more than nine months by Boko Haram

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Briton Chris McManus, who was killed yesterday in Nigeria when British Special Forces tried to rescue him from his captors. (-/AFP/Getty Images)

Success has many fathers, but failure?

Yesterday's failed attempt by British Special Forces to rescue a pair of British and Italian men held hostage by Nigeria's Islamist Boko Haram for the last nine months has led to diplomatic repercussions.

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has expressed genuine anger at not being informed about the raid in advance. "The way the British government has behaved is quite inexplicable. To have failed to inform or consult Italy, with regard to a military action which could have such consequences," Napolitano said.

British and Italian hostages killed in a failed rescue attempt in Nigeria

Alexander BesantMarch 8, 2012 14:57

A Briton and Italian are killed by Al Qaeda linked gunmen in Nigeria after a failed hostage rescue, the British Prime Minister announced Thursday.

Nigerian president visits site of deadly bomb attacks as violence continues

David TrifunovJanuary 22, 2012 18:10

The visit came as 10 people were killed during a botched bank robbery. Boko Haram has attacked financial institutions to fund its activities.