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Islamist militants reportedly linked to an Islamic State affiliate have attacked a village in Nigeria, resulting in dozens of people being killed or abducted, though the exact numbers remain unclear.
An in-depth look into Sri Lanka's investigation of the April 21, 2019, Easter bombings, which killed 279 people and wounded over 500, blamed on Islamist militants.
Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has categorically denied all corruption charges in her UK trial, stating in court that she never asked for, took, or received any bribes and did not abuse her office.
An attack in Nigeria's restive north has reportedly killed at least 20 people, according to residents and humanitarians, despite authorities putting the death toll at three. The area is known for kidnapping gangs and Islamist militants.
The US military has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and 200 troops to Nigeria in a non-combat role, providing training and intelligence support to the Nigerian military in its fight against Islamist militants.
Islamist militants have abducted more than 300 people in Ngoše, Borno state, Nigeria, in what officials believe is retaliation for a Nigerian military operation that killed three Boko Haram commanders.
At least 11 police officers were killed in an overnight attack on a police checkpost in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with reports indicating that 15 attackers were also killed. This marks the second attack on a Pakistani police post within a week.
Philippine security forces engaged in a firefight while attempting to serve arrest warrants, resulting in the deaths of 10 alleged Islamist militants, including a group leader.
The U.S. government has praised Nigeria for securing 386 terrorism convictions, recognizing it as a significant step towards accountability and judicial reform in the country.
Government and allied forces in Burkina Faso have killed more than twice as many civilians as Islamist militants have since 2023, according to a tally of incidents documented in a report published on…
The US military has deployed MQ-9 drones and approximately 200 soldiers to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian army in its fight against Islamist militants in the northern region.
Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.
Mali is awaiting Washington's official position following reports that the Trump administration is considering military action against Islamist militants in the West African country, emphasizing that any intervention must respect its sovereignty.
An airstrike by Nigeria, a U.S. ally, against Islamist militants has killed scores, raising concerns among villagers and human rights monitors about a pattern of reckless attacks.
Nigeria has convicted 386 Islamist militants following mass trials held in the capital Abuja, according to the country's Attorney General.
The U.S. military has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian military in its fight against Islamist militants in the north.
Islamist militants from an al Qaeda-linked group killed 10 long-haul truck drivers and two teenage apprentices who were travelling through Mali's western Kayes region in late January, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday.
US troops have arrived in Bauchi state, Nigeria, to support the country's efforts against Islamist militants, though officials state they will not participate in combat operations.