The U.S. military’s regional command for Africa and surrounding waters.
Libya has seen a significant easing of conflict, with recent agreements on a unified budget and joint military exercises involving forces from both the eastern Libyan National Army and the UN-recognized government. The exercises, supported by the US and Italy, mark a step toward military integration after years of division and conflict. Meanwhile, investigations reveal ongoing financial and military support networks linked to Haftar's forces, including illicit arms transfers and influence over Libya's economy. Satellite images also show new drone activity at Al Khadim airbase, indicating continued military developments.
A joint Nigerian-US operation in the Lake Chad Basin has killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISWAP figure tied to ISIS. Nigeria and AFRICOM confirm no US or Nigerian forces were harmed; campaign follows rising militant activity in West Africa.
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has announced that the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander Abubakar Mainok has been killed in a joint air-land operation with U.S. Africa Command in the Lake Chad region. The operation targeted senior ISWAP figures and logistics hubs, with authorities reporting multiple fatalities among militants.
The latest reporting shows a campaign that has targeted civilians and destroyed infrastructure across Jonglei, with satellite imagery and witness accounts indicating a deliberate pattern of burning homes, looting, and displacement amid ongoing fighting.