The so-called Islamic State (IS) jihadist group has
announced a new leader for its West African branch,
popularly known as Boko Haram.
announced a new leader for its West African branch,
popularly known as Boko Haram.
The latest issue of an IS magazine featured what it
called its first interview with Abu Musab al-Barnawi,
who replaces the eccentric Abubakar Shekau.
In a video clip released in January 2015, Mr al-
Barnawi described himself as the spokesman for
Boko Haram. This was before the Nigeria-
based jihadist group pledged allegiance to IS.
Now IS says he has replaced Mr Shekau, who has
not made a verified appearance in any video since
August 2015.
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