Nigeria
Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.
At least 12 people killed by gunmen, women, children abducted in Nigerian village
West African leaders sign $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline agreement
A globalizing terror war has blinded the West. Finally an international response from its victims
American rapper Nicki Minaj to deliver speech at UN as US demands Nigeria protect Christians
The Starships singer was credited by Amb. Mike Waltz to be “the greatest female recording artist” and a “principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.”
ISWAP insurgents say they executed captured Nigerian military commander, army denies capture
A Nigerian military spokesperson described the claim as "fake news" and urged the public to disregard unverified claims circulating online.
Gunmen kill vice principal, abduct female students in attack on Nigerian school
The assailants, armed with rifles and reportedly using coordinated tactics, stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town around 1 a.m. local time.
No genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats
The African Union Commission chairperson refuted US President's claims that "very large numbers" of Christians were being killed in Nigeria
At least 42 migrants missing, presumed dead, after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says
At least 42 migrants are missing after a boat capsized off Libya, the IOM said. Seven survivors were rescued after six days at sea as migrant deaths in the Mediterranean continue to rise.
Faith leaders and foreign critics clash over Nigeria’s religious violence narrative
Local imams, pastors, and rabbis point to daily examples of coexistence while arguing that Nigeria’s bloodshed stems from terrorism, corruption, and weak institutions rather than a war of faiths.
Why Sudan's General al-Burhan of Sudan is a growing threat to Israel - opinion
By aligning with Iran, Hezbollah, and the Muslim Brotherhood, and defying every American and Arab appeal for peace Sudan’s ruler has turned his country into a new front against Israel.
Nigeria welcomes US help to fight Islamic insurgents, demands territorial integrity
Trump has threatened military action over the ill-treatment of Christians in the country, although most victims of terror groups have been Muslim, analysts say.
Waltz invites Nicki Minaj to UN embassy after she speaks out in support of Christian Nigerians
Trump on Saturday said he has asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible "fast" military action in Nigeria if the West African nation fails to crack down on the killing of Christians.
Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians
Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria and halted US aid, accusing the country of allowing Christian persecution.
