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Regional force battling Boko Haram to be transferred to Chad

Published: 21 Jan 2015 - 04:45 pm | Last Updated: 17 Jan 2022 - 04:21 pm

 

NIAMEY--The headquarters of the regional African force set up to fight Boko Haram will be transferred to Chad after its base in Baga was overrun by the Islamist militants, Niger said Wednesday

Niger's Foreign Minister Mohamed Bazoum made the announcement after regional talks in Niamey on ways to combat the Islamist extremists who have been stepping up attacks both in Nigeria and neighbouring countries.

AFP