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U.S. forces conducted a rare drone strike in Sokoto, Nigeria, targeting Islamic State-linked camps after recent attacks and explosive discoveries. The operation follows local fears of unexploded ordnance and ongoing terrorist activity, including a mosque bombing and IED attacks, prompting heightened security measures across the region.
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Since early January 2026, multiple violent attacks by suspected bandits and terrorists in Nigeria's Niger, Borno, Kwara, and Plateau states have killed over 70 people and led to numerous abductions, including traditional rulers and schoolchildren. President Bola Tinubu has condemned the violence, ordering security forces to intensify operations to rescue victims and bring perpetrators to justice.
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The UN warns of a deepening food crisis across West and Central Africa, driven by conflict, economic hardship, and reduced humanitarian funding. Over 13 million children face malnutrition, with communities in Nigeria, Mali, Cameroon, and Niger at increasing risk of famine. Urgent funding is needed to prevent catastrophe.
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Multiple explosions in Maiduguri, Nigeria, have killed 23 and injured 108. Suspected suicide bombers targeted crowded areas, including a hospital and markets. No group has claimed responsibility, but Boko Haram is suspected. The attack follows recent military clashes and signals ongoing insurgent activity.