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Boko Haram

Also known as: Boko Haram/ISWAP

Militant organization accused of orchestrating attacks and kidnappings in Nigeria and of which Namibian terrorism suspect Jona Hangula is accused of working with.

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April 2026
7 AprNew Era
Boko Haram suspected of attacking Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in attempt to overrun the town
Source
“Police said "terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP attacked the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in an attempt to overrun the town", located less than 100 kilometres north of Maiduguri, the capital of northeastern Borno state.”
Jihadists raid Nigeria police station, kill 4 officers
March 2026
19 MarNew Era
Boko Haram was blamed by the military for the blasts in Maiduguri
Source
“The military blamed the blasts in the city of around 1.2 million people on suspected Boko Haram militants and warned of "an increased threat" of suicide attacks in the final days of the holy month of Ramadan.”
Nigeria suicide bombings kill 23, 100 wounded
17 MarNew Era
Boko Haram have recently stepped up attacks on military bases in northeast Nigeria
Source
“Fighters from Boko Haram and rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have recently stepped up attacks on military bases in northeast Nigeria.”
Nigeria troops repel first attack in years on northern city
September 2025
21 SeptThe Namibian
Boko Haram thrived on poverty, unemployment and neglect
Source
“Boko Haram's rise in Nigeria, Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (Isis)-linked groups in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado, and extremist violence in the Sahel all thrived on poverty, unemployment and neglect.”
The Cost of Neglect
July 2025
14 JulThe Namibian
Boko Haram remains a threat and one of its factions is now affiliated to the Islamic State group
Source
“But the group remains a threat and one of its factions is now affiliated to the so-called Islamic State group.”
Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82

Politics

Terrorism case postponed as State seeks sworn Arabic translator

The News

The terrorism case of Jona Hangula, who is accused of conspiring to overthrow the Namibian state and establish an Islamic government between 2015 and 2020, has been postponed to 27 November 2026. The State Prosecutor seeks to have an Arabic translator sworn in for the High Court after it emerged that a translator who rendered 1,500 pages of Arabic to English was not a sworn High Court translator; Hangula's lawyer opposes the application.

30 September 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 30 September

Terrorism case postponed as State seeks sworn Arabic translator
The terrorism case of Jona Hangula, who is accused of conspiring to overthrow the Namibian state and establish an Islamic government between 2015 and 2020, has been postponed to 27 November 2026. The State Prosecutor seeks to have an Arabic translator sworn in for the High Court after it emerged that a translator who rendered 1,500 pages of Arabic to English was not a sworn High Court translator; Hangula's lawyer opposes the application.
30 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 24 September

Jona Hangula terrorism trial postponed over translation irregularities
The terrorism case against Jona Hangula, accused of conspiring to overthrow the government and establish an Islamic state between 2015 and 2020, has been postponed after his lawyer flagged irregularities in Arabic-to-English translations commissioned by Selah Professional Linguistic Services for about N$500,000. The defence claims the translator used is not qualified for the subject matter, while prosecutors said they were unaware of the issue; the court adjourned to 29 September to allow the State to investigate.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 27 August

Nigeria's kidnapping crisis forces 800,000 from northwest homes
Gangs and militants in north-western Nigeria are carrying out kidnappings and armed raids that have killed scores and displaced an estimated 800,000 people, according to the UN. Residents describe coordinated attacks by motorcyclists who strike quickly and vanish before security forces can respond.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 23 August

Terrorism case translation quoted at N$462,000
A company has quoted N$462,000 to translate evidence from Arabic into English for a terrorism and high treason case involving accused Jona Hangula in the High Court, with the Namibian Police responsible for the cost and a procurement process required before the work can begin.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 20 August

NamPol to pay N$500,000 for Arabic translations in terrorism case
The Namibian Police Force's Procurement Unit has been ordered to pay N$500,000 for translation of Arabic documents in the High Court terrorism case involving Jona Hangula, after a lack of available court-admitted Arabic translators prompted the procurement of private translation services.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 23 July

Defence seeks English translations of Arabic evidence in terrorism case
Jona Hangula's defence lawyer has requested the state provide English translations of Arabic evidence in a pending High Court terrorism case. Hangula, 33, faces 19 charges including high treason, terrorism, and funding terrorist activities, and is the first person charged under Namibia's Prevention and Combating of Terrorist and Proliferation Activities Act of 2014.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 July

High Court defers in-camera ruling in terrorism trial case
High Court judge Hannelie Prinsloo has deferred a judgment on the State's application for a closed-door hearing in the trial of Jona Hangula, a 32-year-old accused of working with ISIS and Boko Haram to allegedly overthrow the Namibian government. The in-camera application will be decided by the trial judge once assigned to the case; the matter was postponed to 20 August 2026 pending translation of Arabic-language evidence documents.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 16 July

Terrorism-accused Hangula opposes secret court proceedings
Jona Hangula, 32, accused of working with ISIS and Boko Haram to overthrow the Namibian government, has filed a motion opposing the State's request for "in camera" (private) court proceedings. His legal representative is asking the High Court to dismiss the application for closed hearings and requests that evidence from an alleged FBI agent be presented in open court.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 6 July

State seeks to shield FBI witness identity in Hangula terrorism trial
The State has applied for parts of the terrorism trial of Jona Hangula to be heard behind closed doors, citing security concerns. The prosecution is seeking to allow an FBI special agent to testify under an alias, in disguise, and with limited courtroom access.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 28 April

Gunmen kidnap 23 from Nigerian orphanage; 8 remain missing
Gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in Nigeria's Kogi State and kidnapped 23 children; 15 were rescued through security agency response, but 8 remain missing and the facility's owner was also taken. The orphanage was operating illegally in a remote location, and authorities have urged institutions to comply with government oversight.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

Jihadists kill four Nigerian police officers in station raid
Militants suspected to be Boko Haram/ISWAP attacked a police station in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday, killing four officers, and also targeted a camp for displaced persons. The attacks are part of a surge in jihadist violence in Borno state, with Boko Haram and ISWAP intensifying operations against military, police and civilian targets.
7 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 19 March

Nigeria suicide bombings kill 23, wound 100 in Maiduguri
Three coordinated blasts detonated in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Monday evening, striking a busy market, a hospital entrance, and a post office area, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others. The military blamed suspected Boko Haram militants for the attacks, which came as the city broke its Ramadan fast and marked one of the worst recent assaults on the capital of Borno state.
19 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 March

Jihadists attack Nigerian military post in Maiduguri
Suspected fighters from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province launched an overnight attack on a military post on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the first such attack in years, which the military quickly repelled with no civilian casualties reported. The assault marks an escalation in the militant groups' campaign in northeast Nigeria, where their 16-year insurgency has killed more than 40,000 people and displaced around two million.
17 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 February

US soldiers arrive in Nigeria for military training mission
About 100 US troops have arrived in Nigeria to train its armed forces and provide intelligence support against Islamist militants and armed groups. The deployment, made at Nigeria's request, follows recent US airstrikes and is part of ongoing military cooperation between the two countries.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

Nigerian Muslims seek peace through Ramadan amid US strikes
In Nigeria's Sokoto state, Muslims are preparing for Ramadan and hoping for peace following US air strikes on December 25 targeting Islamic State militants. Residents say the strikes were unprecedented for the region and are cautiously optimistic that the holy month will mark the beginning of lasting peace.
17 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 February

US to deploy 200 troops to train Nigerian military forces
The United States will send 200 troops to Nigeria to provide training and technical support in the fight against jihadist groups, supplementing a smaller existing team. The deployment, expected within weeks, will help Nigerian forces coordinate operations involving air strikes and ground troops simultaneously.
12 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 February

Nigeria's president deploys troops after deadly village attack
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed an army battalion to Kwara State after gunmen killed as many as 162 people in an attack on Woro village, which the state government blamed on "terrorist cells" and the president attributed to Boko Haram jihadists.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Nigerian governor reports dozens killed in militant attack on villages
Kwara state governor says 75 local Muslims were killed in a Tuesday shooting attack on the villages of Woro and Nuku after residents refused to surrender to Islamist extremists, though death toll estimates range from 78 to over 170. The attack was blamed on Boko Haram, and President Tinubu deployed an army battalion to the area.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

Dozens killed in Nigeria village attacks; US troops confirmed
Gunmen attacked two villages in Nigeria's Kwara state, killing dozens according to authorities and rights groups, with death tolls ranging from 35 to over 170 as reported by different sources. The attacks coincide with Nigeria's defence minister confirming a small team of US troops is in the country for intelligence support and training.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

US military deepens cooperation with Nigeria against extremists
The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria to counter Islamic State-linked militants, according to Africom's deputy commander, as part of broader American efforts to work with African militaries. The cooperation includes recent joint strikes and focus on intelligence support for Nigerian operations in the northwest and northeast, though analysts question whether air support alone can address armed groups rooted in poverty and state collapse.
27 January 2026 · New Era →