The Morning Call
The Islamic State decided to announce a new leader for the Nigerian militant group, Boko Haram! They named Abu Barnawi as its new leader but no one knows what has become of the former, Abubakar Shekau. Boko Haram pledged alliance to ISIS back in 2015 that saw their attacks scale new heights.
Robert Kodingo and Hannane Ferdjani interview Martin Ewi, a security scholar and counter terrorism expert with the South African based Institute of Security Studies on this.
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US troops in Nigeria using drones to detect and disrupt terrorist activity
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Nigerian VP vows 'full peace' after deadly Maiduguri bombing kills 23
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Security analyst on Maiduguri attacks: "The city has always been vulnerable"
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Residents of Nigeria's Maiduguri on high alert after coordinated explosions kill 23
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Suspected jihadists attack village in Burkina Faso, killing at least 12
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Maiduguri suicide bombings leave dozens injured as violence returns