ECOWAS Moves Ahead With Regional Force as Jihadist Threat Spreads Across West Africa
West African military chiefs are activating an ECOWAS anti-jihadist force as terrorism expands from the Sahel toward coastal states, raising pressure for coordinated regional action.
U.S. Surveillance Drones Enter Nigeria’s Northeast as Military Looks to Regain Edge
U.S. military trainers are supporting Nigerian forces with surveillance drones in the northeast, as renewed insurgent activity in Borno highlights ongoing security challenges and the growing role of intelligence-led operations.
BREAKING: IGP Tunji Disu Police Overhaul Disbands Special Units Nationwide
Nigeria’s IGP Tunji Disu police overhaul disbands special units nationwide, signalling a shift towards conventional policing and a renewed focus on accountability.
Nigerian Military Repels ISWAP Attack in Mallam Fatori, Reports Indicate Senior Commanders Killed
The Mallam Fatori attack was repelled by Nigerian troops after a coordinated ISWAP assault on a military base in Borno State, with reports indicating heavy militant losses.
Burkina Faso Insurgency Deepens as JNIM Fighters Target Civilians, HRW Say
Civilians across northern Burkina Faso are increasingly trapped between jihadist militants and government-backed militias as the Burkina Faso insurgency escalates, according to a new Human Rights Watch report.
