Islamic State (IS) has accepted a
pledge of allegiance from Nigeria's militant group Boko Haram, according to an
audio message.
In the tape, which has not been verified, an IS spokesman says the aim of establishing a caliphate has now been expanded to West Africa. ast week, Boko Haram posted a message saying it wanted to join ranks with IS. Boko Haram began a military campaign to impose Islamist rule in northern Nigeria in 2009. The conflict has since spread to neighbouring states. (Read More)
