Boko Haram Leader Rejects Replacement by Islamic State

Boko Haram Leader Rejects Replacement by Islamic State

The long-time leader of the Nigerian militant group released an audio recording Thursday rejecting his replacement (Bloomberg) as head of Boko Haram by the Islamic State, to which he declared allegiance last year. Ibrahim Shekau denounced Abu Musab Al Barnawi, whom the Islamic State named the new Boko Haram leader this week.

CFR Fellow John Campbell explains the rise of Boko Haram in this Expert Brief.