Islamist insurgency in West Africa
At least 18 people are killed and over 100 homes torched after Boko Haram militants attacked a village near the commune of Bosso in Niger's southern Diffa Region.
Sources: AFP via Yahoo
Sources: AFP via Yahoo
Boko Haram kill 28 people and burn down hundreds of homes in Toumour, Diffa, Niger.
Niger security forces kill 12 Boko Haram militants in Bosso.
A warplane bombs a funeral ceremony in Niger killing 30 civilians.
Boko Haram launch a raid on a prison in the town of Diffa in Niger. Authorities repel the attack.