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Why We Should Worry About West Africa
The article discusses potential security concerns in West Africa, highlighting issues such as political instability, conflict, terrorism, and the impact of climate change on regional stability....
Nigeria open to coordinating new attacks with US
The Nigerian government signaled its willingness to coordinate further military operations and potential airstrikes against militant groups with U.S. forces....
US targets ISIS in Somalia with multiple airstrikes over four days
American forces conducted a series of airstrikes on ISIS targets in Somalia over a period of four consecutive days. Additionally, US troops carried out their first-ever strike against ISIS in Nigeria....
Nigerian government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 130 schoolchildren who were kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state in November by gunmen. The previous release involved 100 children, making...
American Citizens Just Barred From Entering 3 Countries in Retaliation to Trump Travel Ban
In response to President Donald Trump’s travel restrictions imposed on citizens of 39 countries citing national security concerns, the West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have recipr...
Niger's Rulers Order 'General Mobilization' Against Armed Groups
The President of Niger has ordered a general mobilization against armed groups operating within the country. This initiative aims to enhance national security measures and counteract threats from mili...
Hegset Announces New Strikes on Nigeria
The article does not provide further details but mentions that Hegset has announced new strikes against Nigeria. It lacks specific information regarding the nature or reasons for these planned actions...
Maintaining Regional Security: US Forces Attack ISIS Terrorist Organization | Eagle Strike | Syria | Nigeria
The United States has conducted military operations against ISIS targets in both Syria and Nigeria under the operation codenamed 'Eagle Strike'. These operations aim at maintaining regional security b...
Explosive Device Dropped on Nigerian City in US Operation Zone
An explosive device has reportedly fallen onto a city in Niger State, Nigeria, which is currently under the operational scope of United States military activity as part of counterterrorism missions....