Proper noun
Bornu
(historical) An independent kingdom (1380-1893), descended from the Kanem–Bornu Empire (700-1380), that covered much of modern Chad and parts of Libya, Niger, Nigeria, and Cameroon
Buratai said, few days ago, troops deployed in Damboa Bornu State recorded a resounding tactical victory against the insurgents, where the terrorists lost lot of men and equipment. Source: Internet
By the late 18th century, Bornu rule extended only westward, into the land of the Hausa. Source: Internet
Davidson (1991), p. 96. Major states of Middle Africa in 1750 During the 17th and 18th centuries, not much is known about Bornu. Source: Internet
By the late 16th century the Bornu empire had expanded and recaptured the parts of Kanem that had been conquered by the Bulala.sfn Satellite states of Bornu included the Damagaram in the west and Baguirmi to the southeast of Lake Chad. Source: Internet
Finally, around 1380 the Bulala forced Mai Umar Idrismi to abandon Njimi and move the Kanembu people to Bornu on the western edge of Lake Chad. Source: Internet
Finally, around 1396 the Bulala invaders forced Mai Umar Idrismi to abandon Njimi and move the Kanembu people to Bornu on the western edge of Lake Chad. Source: Internet