# West Africa
Latest news and articles about West Africa
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World
Massacre in Central Nigeria Kills Over 160 — UN Condemns Attack as U.S. Troops Move In
Armed attackers struck two villages in central Nigeria on February 3, killing more than 160 people. The UN Security Council condemned the massacre and urged international cooperation, while Nigeria deployed troops and confirmed US personnel are on the ground to assist in countering IS-linked militancy.
SoMi2026年2月18日 03:04
#Nigeria#Islamic State West Africa Province#Boko Haram
World
U.S. Set to Send About 200 Troops to Nigeria to Train Forces Against ISIS Affiliates
The U.S. plans to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train local forces against Islamic State-affiliated militants, reinforcing a small existing U.S. presence. The move follows U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria in December 2025 and reflects Washington’s shift toward limited advisory deployments to counter transnational extremist threats in West Africa.
SoMi2026年2月11日 02:04
#United States#Nigeria#US Africa Command