Abubakar Shekau

Boko Haram displaced feel forgotten amid Nigeria election fever

Africa Chris Stein - 20 Feb 2019

More than 27 000 people have been killed since the Boko Haram conflict began in 2009 and some 1.8-million others are still displaced

What’s behind the return of Boko Haram?

Africa Aminu Abubakar & Celia Lebur - 5 Jan 2019

A faction of Boko Haram affiliated to the Islamic State militant group, has intensified attacks against the army in the northeast of Nigeria

Nigerian army says Shekau has a ‘mental issue’ after the Boko Haram leader resurfaces

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 26 Sep 2016

The army's director, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, reassured citizens that they are capable of defending them from the terrorist group.

Danger of boosting Boko Haram

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 16 May 2014

There is the question of further raising Boko Haram's profile, and playing into the hands of some elements of the group.

Nigeria open to negotiate with Boko Haram over kidnapping

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 14 May 2014

After Boko Haram posted a video offering to release kidnapped girls in exchange for prisoners, Nigeria says "the window of negotiation is still open".

Nigeria rejects Boko Haram’s conditions for release of schoolgirls

Africa Staff Reporter - 12 May 2014

Nigeria says it will not agree to suggestions by Boko Haram that the kidnapped schoolgirls will be released once the country frees militant prisoners.

Suspected Boko Haram members kill 56 in Nigeria

Africa Aminu Abubakar - 13 Aug 2013

Suspected Islamist extremists have stormed a mosque and shot dead 44 worshippers and 12 others in a nearby village in Nigeria, say officials.

Press Releases

Boosting safety for cargo and drivers

IT Web - 24 Jan 2020

The use of a telematics system for fleet vehicles has proved to be an important tool in helping to drive down costs and improve efficiency, says MiX Telematics Africa.

Government News

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

SA News - 24 Jan 2020

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

Government News

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

Government News

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

Press Releases

MTN unveils TikTok bundles

IT Web - 22 Jan 2020

Customised MTN TikTok data bundles are available to all prepaid customers on *136*2#.

Special Reports

Marketers need to reinvent themselves

Derek Davey - 22 Jan 2020

Marketing is an exciting discipline, offering the perfect fit for individuals who are equally interested in business, human dynamics and strategic thinking. But the...

Press Releases

Upskill yourself to land your dream job in 2020

IT Web - 21 Jan 2020

If you received admission to an IIE Higher Certificate qualification, once you have graduated, you can articulate to an IIE Diploma and then IIE Bachelor's degree at IIE Rosebank College.

Press Releases

South Africans unsure of what to expect in 2020

IT Web - 20 Jan 2020

Almost half (49%) of South Africans, 15 years and older, agree or strongly agree that they view 2020 with optimism.