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ISWAP

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US military launches new airstrikes against ISIL militants in Nigeria

The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed new airstrikes against ISIL fighters in northeastern Nigeria. The operations come just days after the US and Nigeria announced the killing of the group's deputy leader. No US or Nigerian soldiers were injured in the latest strikes.

May 18, 2026

World

ISWAP and Boko Haram Rebuild Strength in Lake Chad Region

Militant groups ISWAP and Boko Haram are reviving in the Lake Chad basin due to porous borders, weak governance and socioeconomic hardship, analysts say. The killing of a senior ISWAP commander is seen as only a temporary setback, as both factions exploit security gaps and a lucrative war economy.

May 18, 2026