Category: Fight against extremism and terrorism
Nigeria: Dozens of Fulani herders killed in central attack involving local militias
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Dozens of Fulani herders were killed in an attack in central Nigeria on Thursday, according to local sources cited by AFP. The incident reportedly involved a Nigerian militia operating alongside the army, as well as armed individuals coming from neighboring Benin. The attack occurred in Niger State, an area that has […]
Suicide Bombings Raise Fears of Boko Haram Resurgence in Nigeria
Edited By:Africa Eye A series of suicide bombings in northeastern Nigeria has raised concerns about a possible resurgence of insurgent activity, particularly linked to Boko Haram. The attacks, which struck the city of Maiduguri—capital of Borno State—mark a significant escalation after several years of relative calm. Once considered a stronghold of Boko Haram, the city […]
Nigeria Airstrikes Against Boko Haram Leave Dozens Dead in Yobe State
Edited By: Aminata Diallo Airstrikes carried out by the Nigerian Army in northeastern Nigeria have resulted in heavy casualties in Yobe State, according to local sources and human rights organizations. The strikes, conducted on Saturday, were reportedly aimed at fighters from the jihadist group Boko Haram. However, initial reports suggest that the human toll may […]
Nigeria: Over 40 Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attacks in the Northwest
Edited By: Africa Eye More than 40 people are reported to have been killed since the beginning of the week in a series of attacks targeting remote villages in northwestern Nigeria, according to testimonies from residents and local officials. The assaults, which began on Sunday evening, affected at least eight communities in Kebbi State as […]
Deadly Explosions Rock Maiduguri as Suicide Attacks Return to Nigeria
Edited By: Tendai Zola A series of deadly explosions struck the city of Maiduguri on Monday evening, killing at least 23 people and injuring more than 100 others, authorities said, in one of the most violent attacks the northeastern Nigerian city has witnessed in years. Officials confirmed that the blasts were carried out through […]
The Sahel: A War That Swallows Its Civilians
by: Anwar El Mourjani Since the beginning of 2026, the conflict in the central Sahel has entered a phase that traditional labels struggle to capture. What was once described primarily as a jihadist insurgency against state armies is evolving into something more diffuse and more intimate. The growing operational strength of the armed coalition […]
South Sudan Army Admits Officers’ Responsibility in Killing of 16 Civilians
Edited By: Aminata Diallo The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces has acknowledged that several of its officers were responsible for the killing of 16 civilians, including eight children and five women, during an attack last month in Jonglei State. Army spokesperson Lul Ruai Koang confirmed that two officers and several soldiers have been arrested […]
Mexico deploys thousands of troops after cartel violence following El Mencho’s death
Edited By: Africa Eye Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to reinforce security after a surge of violence triggered by the death of one of the country’s most powerful drug lords, authorities said. Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla announced that an additional 2,500 soldiers were sent to western Mexico on Monday, bringing the total number […]
Sudan drone strikes wound dozens and force MSF withdrawal from parts of Darfur
Edited By: Africa Eye Drone strikes linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified in several regions, raising concerns over civilian safety and humanitarian access. A Sudanese military source reported that an RSF drone targeted the city of Al-Duweim in White Nile state, while the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said it recently […]
ISIS Exploits Roblox and Discord to Target Children Online
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Online gaming platforms once seen as safe spaces for children are increasingly being flagged by security experts as potential recruitment grounds for extremist groups, including ISIS. According to recent intelligence and media reports, platforms such as Roblox and Discord have been used by recruiters to target minors through coordinated propaganda efforts. […]
Deadly Explosion Hits Shiite Mosque in Pakistan’s Islamabad
Edited By: Tendai Zola At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after an explosion struck a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday, according to local police sources cited by Agence France-Presse (AFP). A senior police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the blast occurred shortly after Friday prayers inside the mosque. […]
Nigeria: Death Toll from Village Massacre Rises to 162 as Search for Missing Continues
Edited By: Sekou Kagné At least 162 people have been killed in a brutal armed attack on the village of Wuro in Nigeria’s Kwara State, in the country’s central-western region, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Red Cross. The massacre is one of the deadliest attacks recorded in Nigeria in recent months and […]
Nigeria: Army confirms killing of Boko Haram commander Abu Khalid
Edited By: Esengo Badi The Nigerian armed forces announced on Sunday the death of a senior commander of the Islamist group Boko Haram during a night raid in Borno State, in northeastern Nigeria. According to a military statement, the commander, identified as Abu Khalid, was killed during an operation targeting militant positions in the Sambisa […]
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Attack on Niamey Airport
Edited By: Laila Abou Rabie The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Friday for an attack on Niamey Airport in Niger, according to a statement cited by the SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors extremist organizations. The claim came a day after Niger’s ruling military authorities announced that armed assailants had attacked the airport, wounding four […]
Deadly ISWAP Attack Leaves Dozens Killed in Northeastern Nigeria
Edited By: Sekou Kagné Dozens of people, including soldiers, were killed in an overnight attack carried out by militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province in northeastern Nigeria, according to local sources cited by Agence France-Presse. The attack took place late Thursday in Sabon Gari, a remote area of Borno State that has been […]