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Has Boko Haram met its match? Chad and the African intervention force in Nigeria
The month of February saw two significant developments in Nigeria, both related to the pernicious Islamist insurgency most commonly known as Boko Haram. First, of course, was the unexpected postponement of much-anticipated national elections originally slated for February 14 on … Continue reading
Posted in Central Africa, Chad, Nigeria, West Africa
Tagged African Union, Boko Haram, Cameroon, Chad, Chadian army, Idriss Deby, intervention, National Interest, Niger, Nigeria
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