Armed conflicts in the Sahel: "Cooperation between Niger and Nigeria would be welcome"

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Nigerian troops celebrate victory after reclaiming territory from Boko Haram in 2015. Getty Images

By: Carine Frenk Follow

Rinaldo Depagne is director of the International Crisis Group (ICG) for West Africa. ICG publishes report on escalating violence in northwestern Nigeria where jihadist groups are expanding their influence. This region could become a “bridge” between the movements established in the Sahel and near Lake Chad.

  • Nigeria
  • Society
  • Terrorism