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Nigeria Grapples With Terrorist Intelligence-gathering

Global UpfrontApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

By Africa Defense Forum One of the challenges in Nigeria’s war on terrorism has been the blurry lines between combatants and civilians. Militant groups use

Nigeria Grapples With Terrorist Intelligence-Gathering – Boko Haram/ISWAP Have Multilayered Intel Networks

Global UpfrontFeb 28, 2026February 28, 20260

By ADF One of the challenges in Nigeria’s war on terrorism has been the blurry lines between combatants and civilians. Militant groups use human assets

Chadian Security Forces Recover Cache Of Arms, Arrest Suspects in N’Djamena

Global UpfrontJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

By Zagazola Makama Chadian security forces on Sunday recovered a large cache of weapons and ammunition during a joint search operation in parts of the

Benin Coup And Death Of Good Governance

Global UpfrontDec 14, 2025December 14, 20251

By Biyi Adegoroye, December 14, 2025 The recent coup attempt in Benin Republic and Nigeria’s intervention have raised no little dust. In this analysis BIYI

Chad Closes Border With Nigeria Amid U.S. Invasion Threat By Trump

Global UpfrontNov 3, 2025November 3, 20250

By Zagazola Makama The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security concerns following reports of alleged U.S.

JAS Terrorists Resurgence Deepens Lake Chad Basin’s Complex Security Crisis

Global UpfrontSep 12, 2025September 12, 20250

After being weakened by years of clashes with rival Boko Haram faction Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Jama’tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) is

Military Force Isn’t The Solution For Lake Chad Basin Conflict: The Key Is Rebuilding Local Economies

Global UpfrontSep 8, 2025September 8, 20250

By Richard Atimniraye Nyelade Fatima, a fisherwoman on Lake Chad, sets out at dawn not just to make a living from the shrinking waters, but

How Nigeria Alerted Chadian Authority On Identity Of Son of Boko Haram Founder

Global UpfrontAug 19, 2025August 19, 20250

By Zagazola Makama Chadian authorities have arrested the 18-year-old son of late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf, without initially knowing his true identity until they

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.

Militant Islamist Groups in Africa Sustain High Pace Of Lethality

Global UpfrontAug 15, 2025August 15, 20250

By Africa Center for Strategic Studies Fatalities and violent events linked to militant Islamist groups in Africa sustained near record pace, with the Sahel and