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May- 2025 -

2 May

Nigeria Governors Urge Army to Rethink Anti-Jihadist Strategy

State governors in northeast Nigeria on Thursday called on government security forces to rethink their counter-insurgency strategy, after more than 100 people were killed last month in jihadist attacks.

Apr- 2025 -

30 April

Africa

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Jihadists Kill 15 Mourners in Northeast Nigeria: Sources

Jihadists linked to the Islamic State group opened fire on mourners in a village in Nigeria's Borno state killing at least 15 people.

26 April

Africa

A police officer stops a car at a check point ahead of the February 25 presidential election at Awka in Anambra State, southeast Nigeria

Staff Writer With AFP

Gunmen Kill at Least 19 at Nigerian Artisanal Gold Mine

Gunmen have raided an artisanal gold mining site in Nigeria's northwestern state of Zamfara and killed at least 19 people.

20 April

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Gunmen Kill Dozens in Central Nigeria

Gunmen killed at least 56 people earlier this week in central Nigeria's Benue state, the governor's office said Saturday, sharply revising a previous toll of 17.

17 April

Africa

A Nigerian soldier wipes sweat off his face while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise working with multinational special operations groups. The exercise is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 (SW/AW) Evan Parker/Released)

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Nigeria, Niger Foreign Ministers Meet for Security Talks

The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation, despite tensions between the two neighbours since the July 2023 coup in Niger.

15 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Attackers Kill Over 50 in Volatile Central Nigerian State

Attackers killed 52 people in Nigeria's Plateau state, a Red Cross source said Monday, in the latest eruption of violence in a region known for intercommunal conflict and deadly land disputes.

13 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Militant Groups Claim Attacks on Nigerian Oil Facilities

Two militant groups in Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta region on Sunday claimed responsibility for recent attacks on oil facilities.

3 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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Nigeria Introduces ‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Attack Drone

The Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone, marking a significant leap in the continent’s ability to develop its own advanced defense technologies.

Mar- 2025 -

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.

11 March

Africa