Bad blood: Boko Haram’s split


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

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