Boko Haram’s caliphate is that of the Islamic State. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State several months ago, and renamed itself the Islamic State in West Africa. It would be refreshing if some moderate Muslim leader in the West would explain to us exactly how Shekau (or his “clone”) and his group are […]
Cameroon: Muslims murder 30 in jihad martyrdom suicide attacks at market and military camp
This is probably the work of Boko Haram, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa. “Double suicide attack kills 30 in north Cameroon,” AFP, September 3, 2015: At least 30 people were killed in the far north of Cameroon on Thursday in two […]
Nigeria: Up to 150 drowned, shot dead fleeing the Islamic State
Savagery: “They opened fire instantly, which forced residents to flee. They shot a number of people. Unfortunately many residents who tried to flee plunged into the river which is full from the rain. Many drowned.” Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February, and later changed its name to the Islamic State in […]
Islamic State in Nigeria murders 47 with bomb in crowded market
Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February, and in April renamed itself the Islamic State in West Africa. They have been driven back from some of the territory they controlled at the beginning of this year, but are still able to commit mass murder for their bloodthirsty god. “Blast kills around 50 […]
Islamic State in West Africa slits the throats of 16 Christian fishermen
Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa last April. The murder of these 29 Christians will pass unnoticed by their brethren in the West, since, you know, talking about it could harm “Muslim-Christian dialogue.” The weak and pusillanimous Christian leaders of […]
Nigeria: Islamic State in West Africa murders 29 villagers in Christian enclaves
Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa last April. The murder of these 29 Christians will pass unnoticed by their brethren in the West, since, you know, talking about it could harm “Muslim-Christian dialogue.” The weak and pusillanimous Christian leaders of […]
Fierce fighting between Chadian army and Islamic State in West Africa
Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February, and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa in April. Now it threatens Chad as well as Nigeria. “Fierce fighting erupts between Chadian army and Boko Haram,” AFP, July 28, 2015: Heavy fighting pitted the Chadian army on Monday against insurgents from […]
Nigeria: 10-year-old female Islamic State jihad martyrdom bomber murders 14 at crowded market
This girl may have been one of the “captives of the right hand” (Qur’an 4:3, 4:24, 23:1-6, 33:50) that Boko Haram seized some time ago, eliciting a hashtag from Michelle Obama — perhaps one that proved to be not as compliant as the others. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February. “14 […]
Ramadan in Nigeria: At least 30 dead in triple Islamic State attacks
Ramadan is the month in which Muslims are expected to renew and increase their devotion to Allah. Since jihad against non-Muslims is in Islamic theology an act of devotion to Allah, it becomes more virulent during Ramadan. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February, and in April renamed itself the Islamic State […]
Ramadan in Cameroon: Burqa-wearing Muslims murder at least twelve people in jihad-martyrdom suicide attacks
“The best acts that bring you closer to God are jihad, so hurry to it and make sure to carry out the invasion this holy month and be exposed to martyrdom in it,” so said Islamic State spokesman Abu Mohammed al-Adnani as Ramadan began several weeks ago. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State […]