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Northeast in lockdown as Nigeria battles Islamists
19/05/2013 - NIGERIA

Northeast in lockdown as Nigeria battles Islamists

The city of Maiduguri and other northeastern areas remained under curfew on Sunday as Nigerian forces targeted Boko Haram strongholds. The defence ministry said 14 Islamists and three army soldiers had been killed since Saturday.
Nigerians flee as air strikes target Islamists
18/05/2013 - NIGERIA

Nigerians flee as air strikes target Islamists

Parts of northeast Nigeria imposed a round-the-clock curfew on Saturday as residents fled air strikes targeting Boko Haram strongholds. US Secretary of State John Kerry has warned the military to use "discipline" in its offensive against Islamists.
The World This Week - 17 May (part 2)
17/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 17 May (part 2)

It’s about more than the box office. It’s about art and national identity. As the Cannes Film Festival opens, François Picard’s panel defends Europe’s cultural exception from any stateside assault that could come from free trade negotiations between Washington and Brussels. Also, Nigeria’s offensive against Boko Haram and Barack Obama’s issues with snooping and spying.
The World This Week - 17 May
17/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 17 May

It’s about more than the box office. It’s about art and national identity. As the Cannes Film Festival opens, François Picard’s panel defends Europe’s cultural exception from any stateside assault that could come from free trade negotiations between Washington and Brussels. Also, Nigeria’s offensive against Boko Haram and Barack Obama’s issues with snooping and spying.
Nigeria: tackling the Boko Haram insurgency
17/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Nigeria: tackling the Boko Haram insurgency

Troops in Nigeria are on a mission to flush out Islamists. They've already taken over parts of the country's northeast. Then, homosexuality is still highly controversial in Africa... But gay marriage is legal in South Africa, drawing many from around the continent. And 500 billion locusts have invaded Madagascar.
Nigeria begins offensive against Islamist sect
17/05/2013 - NIGERIA

Nigeria begins offensive against Islamist sect

More than 2,000 Nigerian troops have begun an offensive in Borno state to regain territory seized by Boko Haram Islamists, army sources said Thursday. President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in Borno and two other states on Tuesday.
Nigeria orders 'massive' mobilisation against Islamists
15/05/2013 - NIGERIA

Nigeria orders 'massive' mobilisation against Islamists

A "massive" troop deployment was launched Wednesday in northeast Nigeria ahead of a planned offensive against Boko Haram, a day after President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three states under threat from the Islamists.
Nigerian president declares state of emergency
15/05/2013 - NIGERIA

Nigerian president declares state of emergency

Soldiers were being deployed in northeastern Nigeria for a planned offensive against Islamic extremists after Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in three states under threat from Boko Haram.
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Nigeria: who are the Boko Haram Islamists?
25/04/2013 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Nigeria: who are the Boko Haram Islamists?

The radical group Boko Haram wants to create an Islamic state in northern Nigeria. We take a closer look at just who they are and what they are after. Next, South Africa is becoming more and more integrated, but one town is determined to stay absolutely white. Finally, award-winning architect Diébédo Francis Kéré is using his fame and his talent to help rebuild his home country, Burkina Faso.
French family kidnapped in Cameroon describes ordeal
23/04/2013 - FRANCE - CAMEROON

French family kidnapped in Cameroon describes ordeal

Four children between the ages of 5 and 12 were among seven members of a French family kidnapped by Islamist militants in Cameroon last February and held hostage for two months, living exposed to the elements in the shade of a tree.
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