Latest "Boko-Haram" stories

Top US general in Africa: ‘Wildfire of terrorism’ on march here

A stretch of continent, from the Sahel region to the Horn of Africa, concerns Gen. Stephen J. Townsend.

2 years ago

New four-star command allows US general to ‘coordinate closely’ with NATO allies in Africa

Close geography and economic ties between Africa and Europe means that regional security issues can quickly spread across the regions.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

This obscure, costly air base is the new front in the battle against violent extremism

Air Base 201 in Niger is well-positioned to strike extremist groups — including fighters affiliated with al-Qaida and the Islamic State — in countries throughout the Sahel region.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Cameroon is a good counterterrorism partner, but US cannot ignore alleged atrocities, says AFRICOM head

The United States has cut some military aid to Cameroon over human rights concerns but the countries' relations remain excellent, the U.S. ambassador asserted Thursday, while the central African nation's government remained silent.

5 years ago

Islamic extremists are now using drones in Nigeria, leader says

This appears to be the first confirmed use of drones by an extremist group in Africa, analysts say.

5 years ago

US confirms drones in Niger have striking capabilities

The United States Africa Command says the U.S. started arming drones in the Central African nation of Niger earlier this year.

5 years ago