From Boko Haram to Lakurawa: A new monster is born In recent developments along the Niger-Nigeria border, the Nigerian military has reported attacks attributed to a new terrorist group called Lakurawa. This group, which is said to have links to other terrorist factions in the Sahel region, particularly from Mali and Niger, is seen as a growing threat to the already volatile northwest of Nigeria. According to the Nigerian army, Lakurawa emerged in 2024, taking advantage of the political instability and recent coups across the Sahel region. Countries like Mali, Niger, Guinea,...