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The Armed Groups Terrorising Nigeria

Global UpfrontFeb 6, 2026February 6, 20260

By AFP, February 6, 2026 The killing of dozens of people this week in west central Kwara state is the latest grim reminder of the

Can The U.S. Halt Jihadist Violence In Nigeria?

Global UpfrontJan 27, 2026January 27, 20261

By AFP Just over a week after the United States launched strikes targeting militants in Nigeria on Christmas Day, a roadside bomb ripped through an

Muslim Mohammed Yusuf, Son Of Boko Haram Founder, 5 Other Terror Suspects Arrested In Chad While Leading Jihadist Cell – Sources

Global UpfrontAug 19, 2025August 19, 20250

The son of Boko Haram’s late founder, Mohammed Yusuf, has been arrested in Chad, where he was reportedly heading a jihadist cell, multiple sources confirmed.

Burkina Junta Leader Pardons 21 Soldiers For 2015 Failed Coup

Global UpfrontMar 31, 20250

The head of the junta in Burkina Faso has pardoned 21 soldiers convicted of involvement in a failed coup in 2015, according to an official

Ghosts Of Insecurity, Inflation Haunt Nigeria Christmas Present – AFP

Global UpfrontDec 21, 2022December 21, 20220

This year will be the fourth year running that Seyi Anne Moses has had to decide against going home to see her parents at Christmas.