700 Christians killed in Nigeria during May
At least 700 Christians were reportedly killed in Nigeria during the month of May, according to a report released by the Anambra-based International Society for...
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Niger claims killing 55 of ISIS fighters
Niger Monday announced the neutralization of 55 terrorists of “Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP)” in a joint operation with neighboring Nigeria. The operation according...
Niger Says 55 Jihadists Killed in Joint Operation
Niger's army said Monday that 55 jihadists, including several high-ranking combatants affiliated to the Islamic State group, had been killed in a joint operation with...
Landmine kills seven soldiers in Niger
Seven soldiers were killed Sunday after their vehicle ran over a landmine in the Niger’s western Tillaberi region, said the National Guard of Niger (GNN).
Fleeing jihadist violence, Niger pupils return to school
With blue schoolbags bouncing off their backs, hundreds of schoolchildren hurtle down small sand dunes eager to attend class again.
Niger receives $13 million from US to fight extremism
Niger has received new military equipment from Washington to support its fight against extremists plaguing the west and southeast of the country, Niamey’s defense ministry...
ISIS and al-Qaeda on the Move in Africa, Intent on Spreading Their Influence and Jihadist Ideology
Terrorist organizations are rarely random and are instead shrewd and calculating when it comes to target selection, message, and intended audience.