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Jihadists argue over leadership of Islamic State’s West Africa province

Thomas Joscelyn | August 4, 2016

The Islamic State has named a new wali (governor) for its “province” in West Africa. The move prompted a reply from Abu Bakr Shekau, the longtime leader of Boko Haram who became the wali after announcing his allegiance to Abu Bakr al Baghdadi last year. The SITE Intelligence group translated the Islamic State’s announcement and Shekau’s response.

Islamic State uses 2 women in suicide attack at Nigerian mosque

Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss | March 16, 2016

At least 22 women were killed as two female suicide bombers launched a coordinated assault at a mosque in the north. The Islamic State West Africa (Boko Haram) has used 105 women and girls as suicide bombers, according to data compiled by The Long War Journal.

Female suicide bombers continue to strike in West Africa

Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss | December 4, 2015

At least 75 women and girls have carried out suicide attacks in northwest Nigeria, northern Cameroon, and southwestern Chad since the beginning of June 2014.

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Jihadists argue over leadership of Islamic State’s West Africa province

Islamic State uses 2 women in suicide attack at Nigerian mosque

Female suicide bombers continue to strike in West Africa

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