Nigeria: New Leader Assumes Control of Boko Haram
According to reports, it is believed that Mahmoud Daoud is a powerful commander within Boko Haram and that he was not always in agreement with the direction the militant group was taking.
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Africa:
Who is Boko Haram's 'New Leader'?
African Arguments, 13 August 2015
If it is true that the group has a new leader, that he is who we think he is, and that he's willing to negotiate, it could be a game changer in the battle against Boko Haram. Read more »
Boko Haram
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Namibia:
Boko Haram 'Picks' Daoud As New Leader
Namibian, 14 August 2015
PRESIDENT Idriss Deby of Chad says Boko Haram has picked a new leader, fuelling speculation that Abubakar Shekau may indeed be dead. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram - Nigerian Lawmakers Ask Buhari to Establish North East Development Commission
Premium Times, 13 August 2015
The House of Representatives, Wednesday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to establish a North East Development Commission, among other agenda, for the rehabilitation and… Read more »
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Cameroon:
Cameroon Steps Up Security Over Boko Haram
DW, 13 August 2015
Cameroonians are undergoing numerous security checks introduced after the government deployed large numbers of soldiers to all major towns to search people, shops and houses in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram - 45,000 Displaced Nigerians in Mokolo Camp in Cameroon
Leadership, 14 August 2015
As the continued Boko Haram attacks take its toll on Nigeria's North East region, a fresh indication has emerged that over 45, 000 Nigerians are currently displaced in Mokolo camp… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Buhari Sets Dateline for Boko Haram
RFI, 14 August 2015
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari sets a three-month dealine for the country's new army chiefs to wipe out the Boko Haram insurgency, and African markets are in for hard times… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigerian Air Force Steps Up Battle Against Boko Haram, Deploys More Combat Aircraft
Premium Times, 14 August 2015
In a renewed drive to crush the fighting will of the Boko Haram terrorist group, the Nigerian Air Force says it has deployed additional combat platforms to North East Nigeria in… Read more »
InFocus
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The President of Chad, Idriss Deby, has disclosed that the new Boko Haram leader Mahamat Daoud seeks peace talks. Read more »
