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Katy Perry Debuts Shorter Hair While Orlando Bloom Does UNICEF Work

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are away from each other these days. While the singer is busy with her comeback in the music scene, the actor is preoccupied with his UNICEF duties.

US Assures Nigeria It Will Help Fight Boko Haram

Boko Haram militants that mostly live in Nigeria's northern states have killed nearly 20,000 people and displaced more than 2 million others since 2002.

Nigerian Army Chief Wants Boko Haram Wiped Out By Year-End

The country has ramped up its military offensive against the insurgents in its northern region, taking back some territories over the last few months.

Most Boko Haram Fighters Aren’t Nigerians, Army Chief Says

Meanwhile, over 1,000 Chadians who are believed to have been fighting for Boko Haram have reportedly returned home.

Proposed Burqa Ban Withdrawn In Georgia

State lawmaker says he was just testing the waters, and political opposition to outlawing the garment is too strong.

Trump's Commitment To Fighting Boko Haram Questioned

Under the administration of Barack Obama, the U.S. provided $71 million worth of equipment, logistics and training to Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Benin in the fight against Boko Haram.

What Next For Chibok Girls?

The 21 girls from Nigeria’s Chibok town were released by the ISIS-affiliated Boko Haram militant group earlier this month.

ISIS Looks To Expand In North Africa

The terror group is reportedly looking for a new home as it continues to be pushed out from its strongholds in Syria and Iraq.

US To Invest At Least $50M In Niger Drone Base

The new base, which is expected to be completed next year, will provide the U.S. greater access to Islamist extremists in countries like Libya, Mali and Nigeria.

War Between ISIS And Boko Haram?

An alleged leadership change pushed by ISIS has created a rift and violence.

Boko Haram Is Killing African Soldiers

Boko Haram released a video Tuesday that showed militants threatening to "capture" Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, a former military leader who was elected to office after he vowed to eradicate the group.

Boko Haram Leader Believed ‘Fatally Wounded’

Nigeria’s air force said it had killed some senior Boko Haram militants in a raid on the Islamists’ northeast heartland.

Former Nigeria President Fears Assassination Attempt

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said a regional terror group wants him dead.

Over 5,000 Boko Haram Captives Freed

Eight Boko Haram members were also killed in Operation Lafiya Dole in the country’s northeastern Borno state, the Nigerian army said Sunday.

West African Leaders Mulling Anti-Extremist Force

The heads of about a dozen states discussed the setting up of a joint force to tackle outfits like Boko Haram, which has claimed over 20,000 lives in the past six years.

Boko Haram Attack In Bosso, Niger, Kills 32 Soldiers

Bosso is part of the Diffa region, which is home to many refugees and internally displaced people who have sought to avoid Boko Haram violence.

Second Missing Chibok Schoolgirl Found

Serah Luka was among 97 women and children rescued Thursday after clashes between soldiers and Boko Haram militants in northeastern Nigeria.

Boko Haram’s Ties To ISIS Worry UN

The Security Council was set to meet Saturday in Nigeria to evaluate efforts to combat the extremist group, which has been active in the country since 2009.