Pakistani rights activist Malala Yousafzai has met Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan to press for more action to free over 200 girls held by Boko Haram Islamist militants.
The militants’ leader has reiterated in a new video message that he is prepared to negotiate a prisoner swap for them.
He also expressed support for Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the self-declared caliph of a new Middle Eastern state.
Boko Haram sparked a global outcry when it abducted the girls three months ago.
‘Birthday wish’
Mr Jonathan’s government has faced strong criticism for not doing enough to curb violence by Boko Haram, especially in the wake of the kidnappings.
Malala met Mr Jonathan in the capital, Abuja, and urged him to meet the families of the kidnapped girls.
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