BREAKING: Boko Haram ‘picks’ Daoud as new leader, meaning Abubakar Shekau may finally be dead -

The Nigerian-based Islamist militant group Boko Haram has a new leader

He did not say what had happened to Abubakar Shekau, but said he had been replaced by Mahamat Daoud - who has not been heard of before.

Mr Shekau has not featured in the group's recent videos, leading to speculation that he has been killed.

Mr Deby, whose troops have been involved in battling Boko Haram, said Mr Daoud was open to dialogue.