Armed group kills 33 in fresh simultaneous attacks in Nigeria
Islamic militants have killed at least 33 people in simultaneous attacks in Kebbi state, Nigeria, prompting a police response to restore order.
Dozens of US troops deployed to Nigeria to help with training and intelligence sharing
Approximately 100 US troops have been deployed to Nigeria to assist in training military personnel combatting Islamic militants and armed groups.
100 US troops land in Nigeria as Islamic militants threaten West Africa regional security
Approximately 100 U.S. troops have arrived in Nigeria to assist local forces in combating Islamic militants and armed groups threatening regional stability.
Nigeria: U.S. to Deploy 200 Troops to Nigeria for Anti-Jihad Training Mission
The United States plans to deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to assist in training the military to combat Islamist militants.
Kwara massacre: FG faces heat as 100 feared dead
Over 100 people are feared dead after Islamic militants attacked Woro and Nuku communities in Kwara State, with the governor confirming 75 deaths while another violent incident occurred in Benue State.
US sends troops to Nigeria after December airstrikes
The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria following airstrikes on Christmas Day 2025 targeting Islamic State militants.
Deadly extremist attacks kill dozens in north-eastern Nigeria
Islamic State-aligned militants killed at least 25 people, including soldiers, in a deadly attack in Borno State, Nigeria.
Islamic State claims attack on international airport and airbase in Niger
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a coordinated attack on the international airport and airbase in Niamey, Niger, involving militants using heavy weaponry and drones.
London and Paris conduct airstrike in Syria
The UK and France have conducted a joint airstrike against Islamic State militants in Syria, claiming that civilians were far from the conflict zone.
Turkey detains 357 individuals in operation against Islamic State after shooting
Turkish police detained 357 suspects in an operation against the Islamic State following a shooting incident that left three police officers and six militants dead in the northwest of the country.
Nigeria signals more strikes likely in "join" US operations
Following a joint operation targeting Islamic State militants, Nigeria's foreign minister indicated that more strikes against jihadist groups are probable, emphasizing ongoing cooperation with the U.S.
Nigeria provided US with intelligence for strikes on Islamist militants, says foreign minister – as it happened
Nigeria's foreign minister announced that the country provided the US with intelligence which facilitated military strikes against Islamist militants in north-west Nigeria on Christmas Day.