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African jihadist organisation
Boko Haram, officially known as Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad (JAS, Arabic: جماعة أهل السنة للدعوة والجهاد, romanised: Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah
Boko_Haram
Insurgency in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Boko Haram insurgency began in July 2009, when the militant Islamist and jihadist rebel group Boko Haram started an armed rebellion against the government
Boko_Haram_insurgency
President of Botswana since 2024
Duma Gideon Boko (born 31 December 1969) is a Motswana politician and lawyer who is currently serving as the sixth President of Botswana since 1 November
Duma_Boko
Topics referred to by the same term
Boko may refer to: Boko alphabet, a Latin alphabet used for the Hausa language Boko language, a language of Benin and Nigeria Boko (Iboko) language, part
Boko
First Lady of Botswana, from 2024
Kaone Tumalano Boko is a Motswana lawyer and the current First Lady of Botswana since November 2024. She became nationally recognized following the election
Kaone_Boko
Unrecognized Islamic State in Northern Nigeria
The territory of Boko Haram, also known as Jamā'at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da'wah wa'l-Jihād (Hausa: Daular Musulunci, Arabic: Dawlat al-Islam), refers to the
Territory_of_Boko_Haram
Islamist terrorist leader (1970–2009)
founded the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in 2002. He was its leader until he was killed during the 2009 Boko Haram uprising. Born in Girgi village
Mohammed_Yusuf_(Boko_Haram)
Chronology of a Nigerian Islamist group's attempt to take over four countries
[citation needed] Mohammed Yusuf founded the organization that would become Boko Haram. 4 February – Yelwa massacre – 78 Christians were massacred in Yelwa
Timeline of the Boko Haram insurgency
Timeline_of_the_Boko_Haram_insurgency
Archaeological site in Indonesia
Ratu Boko (Javanese: ꦫꦠꦸꦧꦏ, romanized: Ratu Baka) or Ratu Boko Palace (Javanese: ꦏꦣꦠꦺꦴꦤ꧀ꦫꦠꦸꦧꦏ, romanized: Kadhaton Ratu Baka) is an archaeological site
Ratu_Boko
President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015
against Boko Haram.[citation needed] On 4 February 2015, the Chad Army killed over 200 Boko Haram militants.[citation needed] Soon afterwards, Boko Haram
Goodluck_Jonathan
Constituency of the Assam legislative assembly in India
Boko Assembly constituency is one of the 126 constituencies of Assam Legislative Assembly. This constituency was renamed to Boko–Chaygaon in 2023, after
Boko–Chaygaon Assembly constituency
Boko–Chaygaon_Assembly_constituency
Government of Botswana since 2024
The Boko cabinet is the sixteenth and current cabinet of Botswana. It was formed on 1 November 2024 following the general election held on 30 October 2024
Boko_cabinet
Mande language spoken in Benin and Nigeria
Boko, or Boo, is a Mande language of Benin and Nigeria. Boko is the best-known name of this language, but it is also known as Boo or by its Hausa exonym
Boko_language
2014 kidnapping by Boko Haram
schoolgirls aged from 16 to 18 were kidnapped by the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram from the Government Girls Secondary School in the town of Chibok in
Chibok_schoolgirls_kidnapping
Part of the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria
The 2009 Boko Haram uprising was a four-day armed conflict that took place from 26 to 29 July 2009 between the Islamist militant group Boko Haram and Nigerian
2009_Boko_Haram_uprising
Province of the Islamic State
Cameroon, Chad and Niger. It is an offshoot of Boko Haram with which it has a violent rivalry. Boko Haram began to seize territory aggressively in late
Territory of the Islamic State – West Africa Province
Territory_of_the_Islamic_State_–_West_Africa_Province
Nigerian militant and leader of Boko Haram (1973–2021)
March 1973 – 19 May 2021) was a Nigerian militant who was the leader of Boko Haram, an extremist organization based in northeastern Nigeria, from 2009
Abubakar_Shekau
Variant of the Latin alphabet
Boko (or bookoo) is a Latin-script alphabet used to write the Hausa language. The first boko alphabet was devised by Europeans in the early 19th century
Boko_alphabet
Nigerian militant and leader of Boko Haram
Umaimata or Abu Umayma, is a Nigerian militant who is the leader or "imam" of Boko Haram, an Islamist militant group involved in an insurgency against Nigeria
Bakura_Doro
Nigerian Islamist leader
a Nigerian Islamist militant who is a senior member of Boko Haram. The leader of one of Boko Haram's most prominent factions, he was a key figure in
Sadiku_(Boko_Haram)
Town in Assam, India
Boko is a town located in Assam, in the Kamrup district in the Indian state of Assam. The town is composed of 139 villages. It is approximately 60 kilometers
Boko,_Kamrup
Administrative branch of militant group
against the states of Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. It is an offshoot of Boko Haram with which it has a violent rivalry. Until March 2022, ISWAP acted
Islamic State – West Africa Province
Islamic_State_–_West_Africa_Province
Armenian and Middle Eastern cracked wheat and meat porridge
the hub of harisa making in Kashmir. In Zanzibar, the dish is called boko boko and may be cooked with lamb, beef, or chicken. This same dish is also
Harees
Canadian ice hockey player (born 1996)
Bokondji "Boko" Imama (born August 3, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey
Bokondji_Imama
Nigerian Islamic militant
shura. Before pledging allegiance to IS, al-Barnawi was the spokesperson for Boko Haram. Multiple sources reported that Abu Musab was killed in 2021, but later
Abu_Musab_al-Barnawi
Religious massacres in Nigeria
back to 1953. The present religious violence in Nigeria is dominated by the Boko Haram insurgency, which aims to establish an Islamic state in northern Nigeria
Religious_violence_in_Nigeria
1963 novel by Kurt Vonnegut
the whole world – last words of a Bokononist before taking their own life boko-maru – the supreme act of worship of the Bokononists, which is an intimate
Cat's_Cradle
Forest in Borno State
chopping downing trees for fuel, human agricultural penetration and the Boko Haram jihadist group's activities since 2013 have reduced their numbers.
Sambisa_Forest
Bulgarian footballer (1951–2013)
Георгиев Димитров; 11 November 1951 – 28 March 2013), commonly known as Boko Dimitrov (Bulgarian: Боко Димитров), was a Bulgarian footballer who played
Boko_Dimitrov
Fijian rugby union player (born 1981)
Asaeli Boko (born 16 September 1981) is a Fijian rugby union number 8 who played for Fiji and Sale Sharks. Boko, is known for his versatility and is able
Asaeli_Boko
Battle between ISWAP and Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria in 2021
was serving as the main base of Boko Haram, a rival jihadist rebel group. Following heavy fighting, ISWAP overran the Boko Haram troops, cornering their
Battle of Sambisa Forest (2021)
Battle_of_Sambisa_Forest_(2021)
Islamist militant organization in Nigeria
faction of Boko Haram, the group announced in 2012 that it had pledged allegiance to al-Qaeda and was independent. Despite this, Ansaru and other Boko Haram
Ansaru
British comic strip
Barney Boko was a British comic strip series, drawn by John R. Mason, which was published in the British comics magazine The Dandy from 1937 to 1944. It
Barney_Boko
Modern slavery by quasi-state-level jihadist groups
Quasi-state-level jihadist groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, have captured and enslaved women and children, often
Slavery in 21st-century jihadism
Slavery_in_21st-century_jihadism
Capital city of Borno State, Nigeria
the city that are known to be strongholds of Boko Haram are under permanent curfew. On 18 June 2013, Boko Haram militants attacked a school as students
Maiduguri
2023 Cameroonian film
Le spectre de Boko Haram (transl. The Spectrum of Boko Haram) is a 2023 Cameroonian documentary film written and directed by Cyrielle Raingou on her feature
Le_spectre_de_Boko_Haram
Vice President of Botswana since 2024
Botswana and Minister of Finance since 7 November 2024, under President Duma Boko. Gaolathe is the leader of the Alliance for Progressives, one of the parties
Ndaba_Gaolathe
Greek footballer
Giannis Bokos (born 3 February 2007) is a Greek professional footballer, originating from Thessaloniki, who plays as a winger for Panathinaikos. He has
Giannis_Bokos
Vice President of Nigeria since 2023
margin in 2015. His tenure as governor was characterized by the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency. Shettima left office in 2019 and subsequently became a
Kashim_Shettima
2013 Nigerian film
Nation Under Siege, also known as Boko Haram, is a 2013 Nollywood film that was directed by Pascal Amanfo and executive produced by Double D. The film's
Nation_Under_Siege
Salafi jihadist militant organisation
non-combatants". His theological and legal justifications influenced IS, al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram, as well as several other jihadi terrorist groups. Media outlets have
Islamic_State
Musical artist
(born 5 October 1986), known professionally as Benji Boko, is an English DJ and producer. Benji Boko grew up in Brighton, East Sussex. He first became interested
Benji_Boko
Shehu of Borno since 2009
violent Boko Haram insurgency, which has been largely concentrated in northeastern Borno State. Abubakar narrowly avoided assassination by Boko Haram in
Abubakar ibn Umar Garba el-Kanemi
Abubakar_ibn_Umar_Garba_el-Kanemi
City and LGA in Borno State, Nigeria
Adamawa State. The Gwoza LGA has been called "a notorious hide out for the Boko Haram insurgents," who arrived in the area in 2009 from Maiduguri. The area
Gwoza
Current phase of war ongoing since 2014
Sahara conflict Western Saharan clashes West Communal conflicts in Nigeria Boko Haram insurgency Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria Nigerian bandit conflict
Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
unemployment rates, and poverty, the Boko Haram group was able to emerge within Nigeria as political protests. Boko Haram is a violent social group that
Economic_history_of_Nigeria
Commune and town in Cameroon
fighting between Chadian soldiers and Boko Haram was reported in Fotokol and surrounding areas. On 4 February 2015, Boko Haram launched a counterattack, to
Fotokol
President of Nigeria (1983–1985; 2015–2023)
government and Boko Haram. In 2013, Muhammadu Buhari made a series of statements, when he asked the Federal Government to stop the killing of Boko Haram members
Muhammadu_Buhari
UDC took first place with 36 seats, a majority of five. This ensured Duma Boko, leader of both the UDC and its largest component, the Botswana National
2024 Botswana general election
2024_Botswana_general_election
International strategic analyst
completed his PhD in Law at the at SOAS University of London with a focus on Boko Haram, laws of war and humanitarian law. Bulama started his career as Assistant
Audu_Bulama_Bukarti
Javanese folk tale
a son named Bandung Bondowoso. By contrast, Boko was ruled by a cruel man-eating giant named Prabu Boko, supported by another giant Patih Gupolo (Javanese:
Roro_Jonggrang
Mande language spoken in West Africa
Borgu Kingdom area of Northeast Benin and Northwest Nigeria, including Busa, Boko, and Kyenga. An alternate name for the Bissa is Busansi which is used by
Bissa_language
State of Nigeria
However, a section of the park, the Sambisa Forest, was taken over during the Boko Haram insurgency in the early 2010s forcing many fauna to flee; large animals
Borno_State
Place in Borno, Nigeria
Nigerian military and the Boko Haram militant group; it is debatable which group was actually responsible. In January 2015, Boko Haram attacked the town
Baga,_Borno_State
Military unit
Cameroonian and regional war against Boko Haram. Since Cameroon joined the Multinational Joint Task Force against the Boko Haram insurgency, BIR troops have
Rapid_Intervention_Brigade
Nigerian Islamic Scholar (1960–2007)
that time regarding the perpetrators of the crime. While some said that Boko Haram, an extremist organisation, killed the sheikh, others said that Mr
Ja'afar_Mahmud_Adam
Terrorist incident in Nigeria
On 30 January 2016, Boko Haram militants entered the suburban town of Dalori, Borno state, Nigeria, located near Borno's capital city, Maiduguri. Approximately
2016_Dalori_attack
Indian politician
Assam Legislative Assembly. She won the 2016 and 2021 assembly election from Boko constituency. Nandita Das was appointed president of Assam Pradesh Mahila
Nandita_Das_(politician)
Alliance of political parties in Botswana
populism" or "democratic socialist." UDC members, including UDC Leader Duma Boko himself, have expressed opposition to both capitalism and socialism, advocating
Umbrella for Democratic Change
Umbrella_for_Democratic_Change
1973 Japanese film
Girls' High School: Lynch Law Classroom (恐怖女子高校 暴行リンチ教室, Kyōfu joshikōkō: bōkō rinchi kyōshitsu) is a 1973 Japanese film in the sukeban (delinquent girl)
Terrifying Girls' High School: Lynch Law Classroom
Terrifying_Girls'_High_School:_Lynch_Law_Classroom
Nigerian politician and cleric
with their NINs before 1 December 2020. Due to this, on 13 February 2020, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau openly threatened Pantami and condemned the
Isa_Ali_Pantami
Public university in San Marcos, Texas, US
that time, Beth Greenlees won the Name the Bobcat contest with the name Boko the Bobcat. The athletic logo, or spirit mark, is referred to as the SuperCat
Texas_State_University
in the Arabian Peninsula in Yemen and other groups. Propaganda videos of Boko Haram in Nigeria regularly feature the Islamic State flag. The flag was nicknamed
Flag_of_the_Islamic_State
Town in Lac, Chad
fish market, and a refugee camp for Nigerians and Chadians who fled Boko Haram. Boko Haram suicide bombers killed 41 people on 10 October 2015. "Lake Chad's
Baga_Sola
Japanese children's television program
segment, and animated shorts like Tomodachi Hachi Nin (previously also Deko Boko Friends). The long-running program was first broadcast in 1959 and celebrated
Okaasan_to_Issho
Nigerian abduction
at 5:30 pm, 110 schoolgirls aged 11–19 years old were kidnapped by the Boko Haram terrorist group from the Government Girls' Science and Technical College
Dapchi_schoolgirls_kidnapping
2022–23 Boko Haram-ISWAP battles in Lake Chad
Between 30 December 2022 and 7 January 2023, Boko Haram launched a series of raids against Islamic State – West Africa Province on various islands on Lake
Battles of Toumbun Allura Kurnawa and Toumbun Gini
Battles_of_Toumbun_Allura_Kurnawa_and_Toumbun_Gini
Coalition offensive against Boko Haram
African troops launched an offensive against the Boko Haram insurgents in Nigeria. The insurgent group Boko Haram was founded by the Muslim cleric Mohammed
2015_West_African_offensive
Country in Central Africa
Déby of Chad announced they were waging war on Boko Haram, and deployed troops to the Nigerian border. Boko Haram launched several attacks into Cameroon
Cameroon
5,000 and 10,000 refugees arrived in Bosso, fleeing and fighting between Boko Haram and the Nigerian Armed Forces in Borno State of Nigeria. Most blamed
List of terrorist incidents in Niger
List_of_terrorist_incidents_in_Niger
Head of state and government of Botswana
president until his death on 13 July, 1980. The most recent incumbent is Duma Boko, who was elected by the National Assembly on 1 November 2024 following the
President_of_Botswana
National organized crime challenge
Boko Haram in Nigeria's northeast and northwest began in 2009 in concurrence with the conflicts in the region. Abductions by Islamist terrorist Boko Haram
Kidnapping_in_Nigeria
LGA in Borno State, Nigeria
LGA in the Bama Emirate. Invaded and captured by Boko Haram in 2014. The town was attacked by Boko Haram in May 2013 and February 2014. As of 22 June 2014[update]:
Bama,_Nigeria
Military unit
It is headquartered in N'Djamena and is mandated to bring an end to the Boko Haram insurgency. Niger was a member until its withdrawal in 2025. The task
Multinational Joint Task Force
Multinational_Joint_Task_Force
The Giwa massacre, also known as the Battle of Giwa, was the assault by Boko Haram militants on the Giwa barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria on
Giwa_massacre
Battle between islamic terrorist groups
2025 on Lake Chad in Nigeria's Borno State between rival jihadist groups of Boko Haram and the Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP). The clashes were
Battle_of_Lake_Chad
District in Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
Boko-Songho is a district in the Bouenza Region of southern Republic of the Congo. The capital lies at Boko-Songho. The villages of Boko-Songho district
Boko-Songho_District
On September 1, 2014, militants from Boko Haram attacked the town of Bama, Borno State, Nigeria, seizing control of the city. The attack was the fourth
Fall_of_Bama
the original on April 7, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2014. "Over 200 killed in Boko Haram Led Attack in Nigerian Town". The Biharprabha News. Archived from the
List of Islamist terrorist attacks
List_of_Islamist_terrorist_attacks
Nigerian hostage
Amina Ali Nkeki is a Nigerian former hostage of Boko Haram. She was one of 276 female students the group kidnapped from Chibok in 2014. After 57 of the
Amina_Ali
Place in Far North, Cameroon
straddling the border. In 2014, the town was the site of fighting between Boko Haram and the Cameroonian military, leading some residents to flee the area
Amchide
District in Pool Department, Republic of the Congo
Boko is a district in the Pool Department of south-eastern Republic of the Congo. It has the same name as its capital, the town of Boko, Republic of the
Boko_District
18th Chief of Army Staff (Nigeria)
Sheriff as Sponsors of Boko Haram". Village Square Forums. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2017-12-20. "Boko Haram Sponsor: Ihejirika
Azubuike_Ihejirika
Wife of the president of Botswana
president of Botswana. The current first lady is Kaone Boko, the wife of President Duma Boko. The role is largely ceremonial and has no salary. President
First_Lady_of_Botswana
Between October 15 and 16, 2014, Boko Haram militants attacked the border towns of Amchide and Limani, Far North Region, Cameroon. Between 30 and 86 civilians
Battles_of_Amchidé_and_Limani
Town in Adamawa, Nigeria
from Boko Haram. Adamawa State governor Bala James Ngilari said government forces had recaptured the town from Boko Haram. Some reports said Boko Haram
Mubi_(town)
Failed assault by Boko Haram on a Cameroonian military base
militants from Boko Haram attacked a Cameroonian military base in Kolofata, Far North Region, Cameroon. The raid was unsuccessful, and over 100 Boko Haram fighters
Battle_of_Kolofata_(2015)
Town and commune in Far North Region, Cameroon
officer killed. 143 Boko Haram insurgents were killed by the Cameroonian Army. Another attack was reported in 2017. Communes of Cameroon "Boko Haram raids Cameroon
Kolofata
Armed conflict
The Boko Haram–ISWAP conflict is an ongoing armed conflict between Boko Haram and the Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Nigerian branch
Boko_Haram–ISWAP_conflict
2016 book by Helon Habila
The Chibok Girls styled as The Chibok Girls: The Boko Haram Kidnappings and Islamist Militancy in Nigeria is a 2016 non-fiction book by Nigerian author
The_Chibok_Girls
Terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia
al-Qaeda insurgency in Yemen Yemeni civil war (2014–present) Boko Haram insurgency Boko Haram–ISWAP conflict Military intervention against IS US intervention
2025_Bondi_Beach_shooting
Series of battles and offensives in the Chad Basin
Basin, particularly northeastern Nigeria, which took place amid the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency. The Chad Basin witnessed an upsurge of insurgent activity
Chad Basin campaign (2018–2020)
Chad_Basin_campaign_(2018–2020)
Cameroonian general
is a Cameroonian general known for commanding Cameroonian forces in the Boko Haram insurgency and the Anglophone Crisis. Dobekreo was born on February
Bouba_Dobekreo
Convicted Nigeria terrorist
convicted Nigerian terrorist and a member of the Nigerian Boko Haram terrorist group, Boko Haram. He was born in Northern Nigeria which is predominantly
Kabiru_Sokoto
10,783 3,762 2002 Islamist insurgencies in the Maghreb/Sahel Boko Haram insurgency Boko Haram–ISWAP conflict Insurgency in Mali Insurgency in Niger Insurgency
List of ongoing armed conflicts
List_of_ongoing_armed_conflicts
Place in Far North, Cameroon
with Nigeria. In 2014, the town was caught up in the Boko Haram conflict. In October 2014, Boko Haram fighters entered Limani and Amchide, another border
Limani
of 2012 notes several areas in need of improvement, including: abuses by Boko Haram, killings by government forces, lack of social equality and issues
Human_rights_in_Nigeria
Village in Borno, Nigeria
village in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria. A massacre by Boko Haram on 15 February 2014 left 106 residents of the village dead. A second
Izghe
in a Boko Haram attack on Sabon Gari, Borno State. 31 January – The Nigerian Army carries out a raid in Kodunga, Borno State, that kills 11 Boko Haram
2026_in_Nigeria
1946 novel by P. G. Wodehouse
Bertie's friend George "Boko" Fittleworth, who lives in the village. Worplesdon, Nobby's guardian, does not approve of Boko and therefore has not consented
Joy in the Morning (Wodehouse novel)
Joy_in_the_Morning_(Wodehouse_novel)
BOKO
BOKO
BOKO
BOKO
Boy/Male
Hindu
Unassuming
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Dearness
Girl/Female
American, British, English, French, German, Greek, Swedish
Follower of Christ; Christian
Girl/Female
Hindu
A desire for something, Purpose, Bright, Lord Hanuman (Son of Anjani)
Male
Gypsy/Romani
 Probably the Romani form of Basque Garaile, GUARIL means "champion, victor."
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Bedecked with Skulls
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Good Deed
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Mercy
Boy/Male
Indian
The nourisher
Girl/Female
Indian
Flute; Baansuri; Instrument Played by Lord Krishna
BOKO
BOKO
BOKO
BOKO
BOKO