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Boko Haram's Leader Apparently Comes Back From the Dead... Again
There were claims last week that Islamic State-affiliated militant group Boko Haram had a new leader, fuelling claims that Abubakar Shekau had died. He's now reportedly released a new audio message.
Chad’s President Says Boko Haram Has Been 'Decapitated' and Will Soon Be Defeated
The president claimed that Boko Haram has a new leader, and said the fight against the Nigerian militant group would be over "before the end of the year."
Why Chad's Muslim Population Didn't Oppose the Country's Burka Ban
In June, the government announced that burkas, turbans, and other religious face coverings would be banned nationwide. Interestingly, local Muslims raised seemingly little outcry.
Chadian Forces Launch 'Major Sweep Operation' Against Boko Haram on Lake Chad
In response to Boko Haram's recent incursions into Chad, the country's government has dispatched 1,000 troops as part of a plan to occupy all of Lake Chad's islands.
After 25 Years, Former Chad Dictator Accused of Killing 40,000 Goes on Trial
Former Chad dictator Hissène Habré stands accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and torture committed during his brutal eight-year rule.
Nigeria's President Just Fired Four Top Generals in Charge of Fighting Boko Haram
After a series of suicide bombings unleashed by the extremist groups in recent weeks, President Muhammadu Buhari relieved the commanders.
Male Suicide Bomber Disguised in Burka Kills 14 in Latest Attack on Chad’s Capital
A bombing at a crowded market in N'Djamena was the third attack on Chad’s capital in less than a month as the country steps up its fight against Boko Haram.
Chad's Fight Against Boko Haram
VICE News examines how Boko Haram's violence has destabilized the entire Lake Chad region, and how Nigeria's neighbors are fighting back.
Chad's Fight Against Boko Haram (Trailer)
VICE News examines how Boko Haram's violence has destabilized the entire Lake Chad region, and how Nigeria's neighbors are fighting back.
Explosion Kills 11 in Chad’s Capital During Anti-Terrorism Operation
Two weeks after twin Boko Haram attacks left 34 dead in Chad's capital N'Djamena, a terror suspect detonated a suicide belt during a police raid.
At Least 40 Dead as Boko Haram Fighters Loot and Burn Villages in Niger
The Nigeria-based militant group carried out a pair of attacks on two separate villages in neighboring Niger just days after authorities blamed them for a pair of deadly suicide bombing in Chad.
Chad's National Police Academy Targeted in Suicide Attack
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack in N'Djamena but suspicion fell on Islamic militant group Boko Haram. At least 23 people were killed in the two explosions.