West Africa: Boko Haram launches one of the deadliest attack in Nigeria At least 57 people have been killed and over 70 have been reported missing in the attack Eric Njoka brings you this report by Louisa Olaniyi | WION

Authorities in Nigeria’s Kwara state say an attack that killed dozens of people was driven by ideology, not criminal banditry, blaming Islamist extremist group Boko Haram. The state governor said residents of Kaiama community were attacked after they rejected a particular interpretation of Islam. He said 75 Muslims were among those killed. A warning that this video contains distressing images. | BBC News Africa

🇺🇸 US Conducts Airstrikes Against Islamic State Militants in Northwest Nigeria 🇳🇬 The United States has launched military strikes targeting Islamic State affiliate groups in northwest Nigeria. The operation marks a continued effort to combat terrorist expansion in the Sahel region. This is based on official US military reports. How do international counterterrorism operations affect local and regional stability in conflict-prone regions like the Sahel? Security and Africa analysts, share you

Understanding the Recent U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria: What Happened and Why It Matters 🔍🇺🇸🌍 On December 25, 2025, U.S. forces conducted precision airstrikes in northwest Nigeria's Sokoto State, targeting camps linked to Islamic State militants (known locally as Lakurawa). The operation was coordinated with Nigerian authorities and aimed at disrupting groups involved in regional violence. Nigeria faces complex security challenges, including banditry, kidnappings, and extremist activity that af