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20/05/2013

African press review 20 May 2013

The Nigerian army's operation in the northeast against Boko Haram and Raila Odinga's future plans in Kenya are among the stories in today's African press..

Nigerian army imposes curfews in Boko Haram strongholds
20/05/2013 - African news explained

Nigerian army imposes curfews in Boko Haram strongholds

In Nigeria, security forces continue their operation against Boko Haram in the northeastern state of Borno.

17/05/2013

African press review 17 May 2013

The African press is dominated by the situation in Nigeria following President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration of a state of emergency in the northern states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.

State of emergency declared in Nigeria
16/05/2013 - African news explained

State of emergency declared in Nigeria

The Nigerian army says it has started deploying extra troops in the northeast of the country after President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three states worst hit by increasing ...

Boko Haram claims Bama, Baga attacks as Nigerian commission considers amnesty deal
14/05/2013 - African news explained

Boko Haram claims Bama, Baga attacks as Nigerian commission considers amnesty deal

A leader of the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria has claimed responsibility for two recent attacks in Borno State.

08/05/2013

African press review 8 May 2013

In Nigeria, 55 died in an attack by the Islamist group Boko Haram. Also, a Zimbabwean journalist is arested, and Sudan's president expresses hope for a future reunion with South Sudan.

23/04/2013

African press review 23 April 2013

Monitoring corruption in both Nigeria and South Africa is a key subject in today's newspapers..

21/04/2013 - France - Cameroon

French ex-hostages speak out about kidnapping

Members of the family held hostage for two months by a Nigerian Islamist group spoke about their ordeal on French national television over the weekend.

20/04/2013 - France

French press review 20 April 2013

The big story making the front pages is the release of the seven French hostages seized in Cameroon by the Nigerian Islamist sect, Boko Haram.

20/04/2013 - France - Cameroon - Nigeria

French hostage family back in France

The French family held hostage by a Nigerian Islamist group arrived in Paris early Saturday morning, after being freed Thursday night.

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