Jihadist group militants increase attacks in Nigeria-Niger-Benin borderlands
Jihadist groups have intensified their attacks in the border regions of Nigeria, Niger, and Benin, with a significant increase in violence reported in recent years.
Russia uses tunnels built with the help of jihadist groups to smuggle migrants into the EU
Russia, in collaboration with Belarus, is reportedly using tunnels built with jihadist group assistance to smuggle migrants into the EU as part of its hybrid warfare strategy.
Nigeria: a hundred American soldiers have arrived in the northeast of the country
Approximately one hundred American soldiers have arrived in Bauchi, Nigeria, to assist in military operations against jihadist groups.
At least 162 dead after gunmen storm Nigerian village
Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in a raid on a village in Nigeria's Kwara state, leaving the local traditional king missing and marking one of the deadliest attacks in recent months amid ongoing violence from armed gangs and jihadist groups.
Niger: a 'general mobilization' against jihadists
Niger's military government has announced a 'general mobilization' and requisition of people and goods to combat jihadist groups that have plagued the country for over a decade.
New US strikes against jihadists announced by Nigerians
Nigeria indicates that additional US strikes against jihadist groups may take place following recent attacks on Christmas Day.
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.