US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump

Rachel Kim3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

In the final days of his presidency, the Trump administration announced a significant military action in West Africa, marking a notable escalation in the U.S. campaign against global jihadist networks. The Pentagon confirmed that American forces had conducted a series of “deadly strikes” against Islamic State militants in northeastern Nigeria, a region long plagued by…

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Beyond Boko Haram: U.S. Expands Counter-Terrorism Front with Precision Strikes Against ISIS Affiliate in Nigeria

Rachel Kim3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Introduction In a significant escalation of its counter-terrorism operations in West Africa, the United States has conducted a series of targeted airstrikes against an Islamic State affiliate in northwestern Nigeria. The move signals a strategic pivot, acknowledging the persistent and evolving threat posed by jihadist factions beyond the notorious Boko Haram. This military action underscores…