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Renewed Jihadist Onslaught in Nigeria’s Northeast: A Alarming Surge in Violence
In a March 10, 2026, interview, Kabiru Adamu of Beacon Consulting attributed the resurgence to improved jihadist tactics and urged clearer public communication on international partnerships (e.g., with the U.S.) and addressing citizen concerns.
Nine Soldiers Killed in ISWAP Ambush in Nigeria’s Borno State
Eight soldiers eventually made it back to base, but the remainder, including a commanding officer ranked as a major, are unaccounted for.
Roadside Bomb Kills Nine Soldiers in Nigeria’s Borno State
Preliminary accounts indicate the IED was laid by insurgents, with reports attributing it to either Boko Haram remnants or the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which operates prominently in the area.
Weekly Press Review from 21-27 Nov 2025
Regional News Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia after contested election | Africanews Gambia said it was temporarily hosting Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary after a disputed election in […]
Weekly Press Review from 13-20 Nov 2025
Regional News French President Emmanuel Macron to embark on Africa tour | Africanews French president Emmanuel Macron will embark on a new tour of Africa this week, hoping to “spur” […]
Weekly Press Review from 31 oct to 6 Nov 2025
Regional News Nigeria’s FM says state-backed persecution impossible under constitution | Africanews Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said on Tuesday that state involvement in religious persecution was “impossible” in Nigeria […]
Nigerian Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks, Claim Victory in Lake Chad Region
They said the insurgents carted away foodstuffs and other goods destined for Gamboru, burning an undisclosed number of vehicles, but spared the lives of the commuters.
TROOPS KILL 11 ISWAP FIGHTERS IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA
Nigerian troops neutralized at least 11 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in two separate operations in the North-eastern part of the country, the military announced Tuesday. the operations took place in Borno and Adamawa states.
