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The grouping "Boko Haram" changed its name to "'West province" Islamic State.'" The miltants "celebrated" the renaming of their group with an attack on the island Karamga, where the base of the armed forces of Niger is located, lenta.ru reports refering to The Independent.

The leader of the grouping Abubakar Shek swore allegiance to "Islamic state" in early March, but the name ISWAP on their leaflets appeared just now. It is possible that strengthening ties with the IS will lead to the activation of the activities of Islamists in Africa.