Lake Chad

Mar- 2025 -

30 March

A Nigerien Special Forces Soldier communicates on a radio while conducting a raid during Flintlock 2022, in Côte d'Ivoire, Feb. 26, 2022. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 11 nations training in Côte d'Ivoire. Flintlock helps strengthen the ability of allies and partners to counter violent extremism and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kacie Benak)

Niger Says Withdrawing From Lake Chad Anti-Jihadist Force

Niger has withdrawn from the military coalition fighting Islamist insurgency groups in the Lake Chad region of west-central Africa, saying it will focus instead on protecting its oil operations from jihadist attacks.

26 March

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Boko Haram Fighters Kill 20 Cameroonian Troops: Sources

Boko Haram fighters disguised as herders killed at least 20 Cameroonian troops in a Tuesday morning raid on the Nigerian border town of Wulgo, local security sources and residents told AFP.

Nov- 2024 -

9 November

Africa

Nigerian Army soldiers are seen driving on a military vehicle in Ngamdu, Nigeria

Staff Writer With AFP

New Jihadist Group ‘Lakurawa’ Kills 15 in Nigeria Village Attack

Gunmen killed 15 people in an attack on a northwest Nigerian village, officials confirmed, amid reports of a newly arrived jihadist group operating in the area.

8 November

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Chad Army Kills ‘Many’ Boko Haram Jihadists in Air Strikes

Chad's military inflicted "many dead and wounded" in air strikes against Boko Haram jihadists, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said.

Oct- 2024 -

28 October

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Chad Hunts Attackers After 40 Troops Killed in Boko Haram Raid

An attack by Boko Haram killed around 40 Chadian troops overnight near the Nigerian border, prompting an army operation to hunt down the militants.

Jul- 2024 -

10 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Scores of Boko Haram Fighters Surrender: African Force

Scores of Boko Haram jihadists and their relatives have surrendered since July to an African multinational force in Niger and Cameroon, the force said.

2 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Regional Force Says 70 Jihadists Killed in Lake Chad

At least 70 militants were killed in land, air, and naval operations around Lake Chad, where a multi-national security force is fighting jihadist groups.

May- 2024 -

29 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Nigeria Jihadists Kill Around 30 in Reprisal Attacks

Jihadists have killed around 30 fishermen in northeast Nigeria in retaliation for military bombardments that left scores of their fighters dead.

Nov- 2023 -

21 November

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Scores Feared Dead in Nigeria Jihadist Infighting

More than 60 people are feared to have been killed in clashes between Boko Haram jihadists and a rival Islamic State-aligned group in Nigeria, anti-jihadist militia and locals said.

Jul- 2023 -

27 July

Africa