About This Lesson
What is Boko Haram and how did it originate? How did it turn into a violent movement? Why is it in Nigeria and who is its leader? How much does Boko Haram have in common with ISIS and other jihadist movements?
Carnegie Council has provided a classroom-friendly excerpt from a talk by Africa expert John Campbell. The excerpt can be found here along with discussion questions
Photo: Car bombing in Nigeria, 2014. CREDIT: Diariocritico de Venezuela (CC)
