Nigeria is a sovereign state in West Africa. Known for persistent Islamist insurgencies, particularly Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa, concentrated in its northeastern region. Recently, Nigeria has been the site of joint U.S.-Nigerian airstrikes against ISIS fighters and continued Boko Haram kidnapping activity. Last updated Jul 6th, 2026
"On May 17, 2026, U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with the Government of Nigeria, conducted additional kinetic strikes against ISIS in Northeastern Nigeria.
Intelligence confirmed the targets were ISIS militants. Complete assessments are ongoing. No U.S. or Nigerian forces were harmed."
Boko Haram has kidnapped over 400 women and children from Ngoshe in northeastern Nigeria and is demanding roughly £2.7 million in ransom within 72 hours, threatening mass execution if the government does not pay.
- The Telegraph
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