Violence in Nigeria has been increasing, and has led to former Congressman Frank Wolf warning that the West needs to step in to do something about the crisis.
Boko Haram
Rescued Boko Haram Captives Give Hope to Waiting Families
The recent recovery of two abducted girls from the clutches of the Islamist group Boko Haram prompted rejoicing and gave hope to grieving families still waiting to learn whether their daughters are alive.
A Weakening Boko Haram Reaches out to ISIS
Despite the regional efforts to contain Boko Haram’s insurgency, Western officials worry the presence of ISIS in Libya could help strengthen its collaboration with Boko Haram and trigger wider attacks.
Second Chibok Girl Rescued, Says Nigerian Army
Nigeria’s army says that it has rescued a second Chibok schoolgirl, two days after rescuing Amina Ali Nkeki, 19, the first of the 219 kidnapped girls to be found alive.
Can U.S. Do More to Aid Boko Haram’s Victims?
Former lawmaker Frank Wolf urges Congress to create a special envoy position to coordinate humanitarian efforts in Nigeria.
Escaped Chibok Schoolgirl: Rescue Efforts Must Continue for Kidnapped Girls
A kidnapped Chibok schoolgirl who escaped her Boko Haram captors said that hope should not be lost and efforts should not be abandoned for getting back the rest of the girls.
European Parliament debates Nigeria and Boko Haram
A conference on religious radicalisation, Boko Haram and terrorism in Nigeria was held by the largest group in the European Parliament last week.
Nigerian Bishop Outlines Ways to Defeat Boko Haram
A Nigerian bishop argues that terrorist group Boko Haram is the result of the country's troubled history, and can be countered by seeking reconciliation between Christians and Muslims.
Some Chibok Girls Alive, but Families’ Agony Goes on
Today (14 April) marks two years since the abduction of more than 200 girls from Chibok Secondary School in northern Nigeria’s Borno State. A video now released by the radical Islamist group, Boko Haram, apparently timed for this anniversary, appears to show some of the kidnapped girls.
Boko Haram Releases Video of Kidnapped Girls on Second Anniversary of Abduction
Thursday (April 14) marked two years since Boko Haram terrorists kidnapped 276 girls from a school in Chibok, Nigeria.
