A deadly outbreak of violence in Nigeria has resulted in multiple fatalities after an armed group launched an attack and engaged in a prolonged exchange of gunfire with security personnel. The incident has once again highlighted the persistent security challenges facing parts of the country, where criminal gangs and armed groups continue to threaten communities...
In a major counterterrorism development, US President Donald Trump announced that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the global second-in-command of the Islamic State terror group, has been killed in a joint military operation conducted by American and Nigerian forces in Africa. The operation marks one of the most significant blows to ISIS leadership in recent years...