Boko Haram

Violence and insecurity in Plateau State, Nigeria

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Plateau State gunmen kill multiple civilians in Jos South and Mangu attacks

Violence in Plateau State, Nigeria, has involved both targeted attacks on security forces and raids on civilian communities. In early August, gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol on the Ganawuri-Sabon Gida road in the

Nigerian Army security leadership and operations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigerian Army Chief Shaibu praised for counter-terrorism gains

Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff, has called for senior officers to adopt strategic leadership and innovative thinking to address a complex security landscape. He noted that traditio

Counter-insurgency operations in Borno State

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigerian military operations kill 18 terrorists and arrest kidnappers

Military operations by Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State have transitioned from large-scale airstrikes to direct ground engagements and surrenders. In late August 2026, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai conducte

Nigeria bandit and militant violence continues

46 clusters · 190 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigeria security alert: Imams abducted in Zamfara and terror plots reported in Osun

Violence intensified in June with a series of brutal assaults, including the Kawel massacre in Plateau State and farmer‑herder clashes in Niger and Benue that left dozens dead. Bandits raided villages in Katsina and Zamf

Kwara State kidnapping crisis and aftermath

7 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Kwara State residents allege security personnel involvement in banditry ransoms

Following the February 2026 attacks on the Woro and Nuku communities in Kwara State’s Kaiama LGA, which left dozens dead and hundreds abducted, security forces launched a joint operation on 5 August 2026. Coordinated by

Sudan war fuels regional humanitarian and economic collapse

28 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: United Nations identifies foreign networks fueling Sudan war

By September 2026, the Sudanese conflict has intensified into a catastrophic humanitarian emergency, with displacement reaching approximately 13 million people. While previous reports estimated 59,000 deaths, humanitaria

Nigeria kidnapping and insurgent security ops

249 clusters · 239 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Nigerian troops foil terrorist attacks and rescue kidnap victims

By early September 2026, Nigerian security operations continued to target kidnapping, terrorism, and organized crime. In the North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma engaged terrorists across Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara state

Lake Chad Basin environmental and security crisis

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Chad officials address rainfall irregularities and land management issues

Regional leaders and officials in the Lake Chad Basin are addressing interconnected environmental and security crises. Initial efforts focused on the massive shrinkage of Lake Chad, which has lost over 90% of its origina

Nigerian military operations against insurgency

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Nigeria security forces report decline in major terrorist insurgencies

Military operations against insurgents and bandits in Nigeria have faced significant environmental and logistical challenges. In northern regions, heavy rainfall and difficult terrain have restricted the movement of armo

Nigeria 2027 election campaigns begin amid economic strain

8 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Christian and Muslim youth groups sign peace accord

As Nigeria enters the campaign season for the January 2027 elections, President Bola Tinubu faces significant political pressure due to economic reforms. While the administration defends fuel subsidy removal and foreign

Controversy and apology regarding VeryDarkMan at NBA

4 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: VeryDarkMan apologizes to Nigerian security agencies

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, sparked controversy during the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. During a session titled ‘Known Gun Men’, Otse al

Nigeria security challenges and ministerial accountability

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Nigeria security: Boko Haram and ISWAP clash in Sambisa Forest

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) issued a 14-day ultimatum to Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Gwabin Musa, demanding his resignation if security in Sokoto State does not improve. The group cit

President Biya returns to Cameroon amid succession debates

26 clusters · 111 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Cameroon faces political uncertainty over Paul Biya's succession

President Paul Biya has returned to Yaoundé following an absence of approximately 74 days. The 93-year-old leader arrived at Nsimalen International Airport on August 20, 2026, via a chartered flight from Geneva, Switzerl

Kidnapping and violence crisis in Nigeria

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Nigeria sees sharp rise in kidnappings and civilian murders

Nigeria has experienced a significant escalation in kidnapping and civilian violence. Reports indicate a dramatic surge in abductions and murders, with one study noting that between October and December 2025, civilian ki

Insurgency in Adamawa State, Nigeria

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Adamawa: Troops neutralize 21 terrorists and destroy Boko Haram camp

In Adamawa State, suspected Boko Haram insurgents conducted a raid on the Gaya-Dlang community in the Hong Local Government Area. The attack resulted in the deaths of eight people, including one police inspector and seve

70th birthday of the Sultan of Sokoto

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III turns 70

Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, is celebrating his 70th birthday. As he approaches his 20th year on the throne this November,

Security operations in Nasarawa State

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Nasarawa State Governor announces removal of Boko Haram leaders

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has highlighted recent security successes in the region. Initially, the Governor commended security agencies, including the Department of State Services, for operations that resulte

Cameroon digital and telecommunications development

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Cameroon advances 5G preparations amid digital infrastructure challenges

Cameroon is experiencing a period of significant digital and infrastructural development. Initial reports focused on the challenges of information control and the rapid spread of social media content, which has impacted

Security and peace efforts in Borno State

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum calls for peace at Maulid celebration

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has engaged in both diplomatic and religious efforts to address the security crisis in the region. In August 2026, Zulum hosted a high-level security retreat in Maiduguri with ambassad

Nigerian military operations against insurgency and crime

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Plateau State troops arrest woman and recover firearms

Nigerian military operations in Yobe and Plateau states have resulted in the arrest of suspects linked to insurgency, kidnapping, and illegal arms trafficking. In Yobe State, troops conducting Operation HADIN KAI arrest