Long-running rumours of ructions within the Nigerian Islamist group were confirmed when Islamic State—to which the group has pledged allegiance—named Abu Musab al-Barnawi as Boko Haram’s new leader this month.
Now, the government faces a changing conflict. Humanitarian agencies have flooded the north-east as the Islamists retreat; diplomats fret that Mr al-Barnawi plans headline-grabbing attacks on foreign workers. Meanwhile Abubakar Shekau, his deposed predecessor, has refused to cede control, promising a wave of attacks throughout the world. This is fighting talk: in reality the jihadists are on the back foot. Many of those loyal to Mr Shekau are surrounded by armed forces in the scrubby Sambisa forest, and Mr al-Barnawi’s group has expended energy in attacks around Lake Chad. Both sides need food, ammunition and fighters; fellow jihadists in the Middle East can do little to help. Will the two groups focus on fighting each other, or trying to outdo each other with new attacks?
NEWS, INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY ,LIFESTYLE, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, EVENTS, FASHION, BUSINESS, SPORTS,
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Anti-IPOB Protesters Take Case To American Embassy (Photos)
Members of Stand Up for Peace Movement have gone on a protest in Abuja on Thursday, in reaction to America’s stand that IPOB is not a t...
-
Read the report by Joy TV below... Following the video of an interview granted by Nigeria's nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh attac...
-
The national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has noted the current hard times that have enveloped Nigerians st...
-
The ex-beauty queen and actress is 49 today. The excited mom took to Facebook to pen down a birthday note. She wrote; "All righ...
-
A man reported to be a Russian diplomat shot and killed a man attempting to rob him on Rio de Janeiro's main thoroughfare...
-
Following the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International, flights are being diverted to the Kaduna International Airport. Acting Presid...
-
A horny monkey on the Japanese island of Yakushima was filmed trying to mate with two female Sika deer almost twice its size. In the foo...
-
In support of the diversification of the Nigerian economy, Rico Gado Nutrition, the animal feeds company founded by a former Vice ...
-
During the ongoing Big Brother Naija 2017 finale show, Bisola discovered that Thin Tall Tony was actually married after seeing a weddin...
-
Actress Tonto Dikeh celebrated her son's (Andre) one year birthday with powerful prayers and stunning photos. Tonto Dikeh who has kep...
-
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and his pretty wife, Precious, met with his friend and Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, at t...
No comments:
Post a Comment