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US launches deadly strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump

BBC News | 2025-12-26, 05:47

The US president accuses the group of killing Christians, as Nigeria’s foreign minister tells the BBC the strikes were a "joint operation" and "nothing to do" with religion. ...

Trump says US launched 'numerous' deadly strikes on Daesh in Nigeria

Gulf News | 2025-12-26, 05:45

The United States has carried out a military strike against Daesh (ISIS) militants in north-west Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government, according to statements from US President Donald Trump and the US military. In a post on his Truth Social

Nigeria confirms ongoing security cooperation with US over terrorism threat

Anadolu Agency | 2025-12-26, 05:40

Nigeria confirmed early Friday that it continues to collaborate with the US in the field of security to address the ongoing threat of terrorism and violent extremism. The statement issued by the Foreign Ministry came after US strikes against ISIS (Daesh)

Trump announces US airstrikes on ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria

Anadolu Agency | 2025-12-26, 05:22

The US conducted "powerful and deadly” strikes against ISIS (Daesh) targets in northwest Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced Thursday on his Truth Social platform. "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

Wtop | 2025-12-26, 02:32

President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)(AP/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago club, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex

Nigeria: Trump Deploys U.S. Military Strike On Isis Targets in Northwest Nigeria

All Africa | 2025-12-26, 01:24

United States President Donald J. Trump today said that U.S. forces carried out a military strike against ISIS targets in Northwest Nigeria over their incessant attacks on Christians. ...

US carries out airstrikes against Islamic State ‘terrorist scum’ in Nigeria, Trump says

The Guardian | 2025-12-26, 01:02

President claims strikes targeted militants in country’s north-west, accusing group of attacking Christian communities

Trump says US strikes Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians

Stars and Stripes | 2025-12-26, 00:57

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.President Donald Trump said Thursday night that the U.S. military launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country’s government of failing to rein in

US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria: Trump

The Epoch Times | 2025-12-25, 23:59

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “powerful and deadly strike” targeting the ISIS terrorist group in

Nigeria: Catholic Church Confirms All Pupils, Staff Abducted From Niger School Have Regained Freedom

All Africa | 2025-12-25, 22:59

"The final reconciliation confirms that 230 pupils and staff members were abducted during the attack on St. Mary's School, Papiri" ...

Africa: Afcon 2025 Day 4 Roundup - Zidane Watches Algeria Cruise As Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon ...

All Africa | 2025-12-25, 22:59

In Casablanca, Burkina Faso produced the most dramatic moment of the day, scoring twice deep into stoppage time to overturn Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in Group E. ...

Pilgrimage in Egypt: Discovering Christian Cairo’s Sacred Sites and Holy Relics

Greek Reporter | 2025-12-25, 21:50

Greek Orthodox St. George’s Church in Christian Cairo. Photo Credits: Mr. Arunansh B. Goswami. Christian Cairo is deeply significant for pilgrims and travelers due to its connection to the rich history of Christianity in Egypt, which is one of the

Africa: Afcon Matchday 3 - Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman's Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal ...

All Africa | 2025-12-25, 21:29

DR Congo secure narrow 1-0 win over Benin in Rabat Senegal cruise to 3-0 win against Botswana Nigeria recover from scare to beat Tanzania Tunisia ease past Uganda ...

North Africa and Sahel become new global crossroads of irregular migration

Anadolu Agency | 2025-12-25, 18:12

The repeal of the law criminalizing migrant trafficking in Niger, the deepening civil war in Sudan, and Chad's limited control capacity have, instead of halting irregular migration in North Africa and the Sahel, diverted it to clandestine routes,

Africa: Looted African Belongings Must Be Returned - Is It Repatriation or Restitution? the Words ...

All Africa | 2025-12-25, 17:52

Museums and universities around the world hold vast collections of

A new take on Christmas cooking in Senegal

France24 | 2025-12-25, 17:43

In Senegal, a country with a large Muslim

YEAR-ENDER - How climate change has impacted Africa so far this century

Anadolu Agency | 2025-12-25, 17:23

- Climate shocks drive food insecurity, water stress, health risks and displacement for tens of millions - Gains in adaptation and clean energy are outpaced by funding gaps, debt and accelerating climate impacts Africa has contributed little to the climate

Blast at Mosque in Nigeria Kills 5 and Injures More Than 30 in Apparent Suicide Attack

The Epoch Times | 2025-12-25, 17:13

LAGOS, NigeriaA bomb exploded during prayers at a mosque in Nigeria’s northeastern city of

Helicopter on Rescue Mission Crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro, Killing 5

The Epoch Times | 2025-12-25, 17:13

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania—Five people have died after a helicopter crashed on Africa’s

Türkiye’s envoy in Tripoli pays condolence visit to Libyan leadership after fatal jet crash in Ankara

Anadolu Agency | 2025-12-25, 16:47

Türkiye’s Ambassador to Tripoli Guven Begec paid a condolence visit to Mohamed Menfi, the head of Libya's Presidency Council, and Salah Al-Namroush, acting