Islamic State Fortifies Position In Lake Chad Basin – Analysis

Abubakar Shekau’s death could deepen and expand the violent extremist group’s roots and dominance in the region and beyond.

By Malik Samuel*

The death of Abubakar Shekau, long-time leader of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunnah lid-Da’wati wa’l-Jihad (JAS), has opened the space for a reconfiguration of forces in the Lake Chad...