A joint US-Nigeria operation has killed 175 Islamic State fighters in Nigeria's northeast over recent days. The operation, which involved US advisory and training roles, also resulted in the death of a senior militant leader and the destruction of militant infrastructure.
US Africa Command reported additional airstrikes on Sunday against Islamic State targets in northeastern Nigeria, in coordination with the Nigerian government. The strikes in Borno State killed over 20 ISWAP militants and followed a joint mission that eliminated a top ISIS commander.
AFRICOM announced airstrikes in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, coordinated with the Nigerian government, killing an estimated 20 militants. The operation targeted Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, a top ISIS leader in West Africa, days after President Trump announced his death.
AFRICOM announced airstrikes in northeastern Nigeria targeting an ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Mainuki. The operation, coordinated with the Nigerian government, follows a joint mission that killed al-Mainuki. This marks a new phase of US-Nigerian military cooperation.
US Africa Command conducted new kinetic strikes against ISIS militants in Northeastern Nigeria, coordinating with the Nigerian government. This follows the recent killing of ISIS's global second-in-command, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint US-Nigerian operation.
Two US Army soldiers have gone missing in southwestern Morocco while on a recreational hike after participating in the annual African Lion military exercises. A joint search and rescue operation involving the United States, Morocco, and other partner nations is underway in mountainous desert terrain near Tan Tan.
Two US Army soldiers are missing in southwestern Morocco after disappearing during a recreational hike following the conclusion of the African Lion annual multinational military exercises. The incident occurred Saturday around 9pm near Cap Draa Training Area close to Tan Tan. US, Moroccan and other participating forces have launched a joint search and rescue operation involving helicopters, ships, mountain rescue units and divers.
