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Nigerian women from the Hausa tribe stand in line to validate their voting cards at a polling station located in Daura, the home town of opposition candidate Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on March 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
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Soldiers and policemen deploy to secure the venue during a rally of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Maiduguri on January 24, 2015. (AFP PHOTO/ TUNJI OMIRIN)
Boko Haram attacks northeastern Nigerian city, dozens killed
Maiduguri, Nigeria, AP—In fierce fighting Sunday that killed more than 200 combatants, Nigerian troops clashed with Islamic extremists who attacked Maiduguri, the biggest city in northeastern Nigeria, from three fronts. At the same time the insurgents continued...Caption:
A man poses with a sign in front of police officers in riot gear during a demonstration calling on the government to rescue the kidnapped girls, in Abuja, Nigeria, on October 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Olamikan Gbemiga)
Nigeria says reaches deal with Boko Haram to free abducted girls
Abuja, Reuters—Nigeria said on Friday it had agreed a ceasefire with Islamist militants Boko Haram and reached a deal for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the group six months ago. There was no immediate confirmation from the rebels, who have...Caption:
President of Senegal Macky Sall arrives for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, March 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Africa facing terrorism “storm”—Senegalese president
Dakar, Asharq Al-Awsat—Senegalese President Macky Sall has warned that Africa is facing a mounting terrorism crisis, particularly citing the threat of militant group Boko Haram, saying that the continent is in the “heart of the storm.” Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat from...Caption:
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan speaks at the opening session at the World Economic Forum in Abuja on May 8, 2014. Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on May 8 said the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram will mark a key turning point in the battle against the Islamists. (AFP/Pius Utomi Ekpei)