abubakar shekau

September 25, 2016

Africa

Boko Haram's Shekau says he is 'in good health' following claim of his death

The disputed leader of Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has released a video message denying a claim by the military that he was killed or badly wounded in an air strike last month.

Shekau, seen here in a video last year, said he was in a "happy state"

August 23, 2016

Africa

Nigeria 'kills Boko Haram commanders'

Nigeria's army says it has killed several commanders of the Islamist group Boko Haram in an air strike and seriously wounded its disputed leader.

Abubakar Shekau is in a power struggle for leadership of the group

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