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Death of Boko Haram’s leader spells trouble for Nigeria and its neighbors

Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram terrorist group, is said to have committed suicide in battle. Far from solving a problem for the Nigerian government, his death is likely to further destabilize the region.

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