Donors at the African Union summit today pledged to help Nigeria with $250m to fight against Boko Haram insurgents and the war they have unleashed.
This was announced by the AU Peace and Security Council chief Smail Chergui.
Chergui praised the success of the force at the close of the AU summit on Sunday, saying territory had been wrested back. “Great results have been achieved and we must consolidate these gains,” he said.
Chergui said $110m came from Nigeria, with the European Union offering €50m, as well as donations from Britain and Switzerland.
