# West Africa
Latest news and articles about West Africa
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Mali’s Strongman Asserts Control: Goïta’s Defiant Stand After the ‘April 25’ Attacks
Mali’s transitional president Assimi Goïta has declared the national security situation under control following significant insurgent attacks on April 25. He reaffirmed the military's commitment to total victory over armed groups as the junta struggles to maintain its promise of stability.
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.
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.