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Top 3 reasons why Al Qaeda is more dangerous than ever
On the one-year anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s death, defense analysts say that there are plenty of reasons to think that a resurgence of the perniciously resourceful Al Qaeda is not out of the question.
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What is Nigeria's Boko Haram? 5 things to know
The Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has generated headlines with a number of bloody attacks. Scott Baldauf breaks down the group's origins, funding, and possible ties to Al Qaeda.
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Hostage video: Europeans kidnapped in Nigeria blame Al Qaeda
In a video of two European engineers who were kidnapped in Nigeria, the hostages say their kidnappers are from Al Qaeda, but their home governments have doubts.
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Why Nigeria's tactics with the militant Boko Haram may not work
The Nigerian government's strategy for dealing with Boko Haram is based on its experience with militants in the Niger Delta, but Boko Haram's different grievances means those tactics may not work.
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A comprehensive look at the history of attacks by Nigeria's Boko Haram
Boko Haram has been receiving more attention from the international community and media since its June 16 attack in Abuja. The scrutiny warrants a look at its history.
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Nigeria Islamist group Boko Haram blamed for escalating violence
Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram is suspected in Sunday's deadly attacks on beer gardens, the latest since the inauguration of a Christian president May 29.
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Boko Haram attacks show new range, sophistication
Recent attacks by Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram drive home to politicians the need to bring isolated northern Nigeria into alignment with the government.
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Is Nigeria's Boko Haram a Wahhabi group?
The founder of Boko Haram could be labeled a Wahhabi for his opposition to secular governance, Western education, and other Islamic interpretations – but so could other Wahhabis in the country.
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In Nigeria, political excitement comes long before the general election
Although Nigeria's general election isn't until April, gubernatorial elections and an upcoming presidential primary are generating early excitement and sometimes tension.
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Ivory Coast, Sudan referendum: Africa stories to look out for in 2011
The year 2011 will include some big developments in Africa to look out for – Sudan's referendum and the continuing strife in Ivory Coast, among others.
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Why there's still no death toll for the Christmas Eve bombings in Nigeria
An initial police report estimated that the Nigeria bomb blasts – claimed by an Islamic militant group presumed to be targeting Christians – killed 32 people. But Muslim and Christian groups alike distrust the police tallies.
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Nigeria's Jos remains tense after Christmas terror attacks
The Christmas church attacks and reprisal attacks on Muslim homes have residents of Jos, Nigeria, worrying about a spread of voilence.
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Nigerian militant killed after days of violence
The head of Boko Haram, a militant Islamist movement responsible for attacks this week, was killed. But the police response has raised questions about the use of excessive force.
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Nigerian forces move in on Islamist radicals
Boko Haram has attacked schools, police stations, and other symbols of state power. While the group is relatively minor, the attacks underscore a widespread public distrust of the government.
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Nigerian militants attack police amid worsening sectarian tensions
Islamist groups opposing Western-style education clashed with security forces, leaving dozens dead.
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