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In Brief

Nigeria: can Muhammadu Buhari really defeat Boko Haram?

New president vows to succeed where Goodluck Jonathan failed and rid Islamist militants from the north

29 May 2015

Concentration of Boko Haram attacks on Nigerian towns and villages

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In Brief

Boko Haram: satellite images reveal extent of massacre

Before and after images show devastation of 'catastrophic proportions' and one town almost wiped off the map

15 Jan 2015

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In Depth

Boko Haram: why is Nigeria losing its battle with terror?

Lack of international support, political inertia and inherent corruption are to blame for bloodshed

13 Jan 2015

Goodluck Jonathan

Nigeria: can Muhammadu Buhari really defeat Boko Haram?

Boko Haram: satellite images reveal extent of massacre

Boko Haram: why is Nigeria losing its battle with terror?

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