The leader of the Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram is dead, a rival militant group said in an audio recording heard by Reuters https://reut.rs/2RuvjaX | Reuters

Nigeria is actively fighting Boko Haram, which attacks both Christians and Muslims. The government faces multiple challenges including bandits and farmer-herder conflicts, largely driven by economics and resources. Counterterrorism support is crucial. We must also watch Mali, where al-Qaeda could gain control. #Nigeria #BokoHaram #Counterterrorism #Africa #Mali #ConflictResolution | Roodarch

🇺🇸 US Conducts Airstrikes Against Islamic State Militants in Northwest Nigeria 🇳🇬 The United States has launched military strikes targeting Islamic State affiliate groups in northwest Nigeria. The operation marks a continued effort to combat terrorist expansion in the Sahel region. This is based on official US military reports. How do international counterterrorism operations affect local and regional stability in conflict-prone regions like the Sahel? Security and Africa analysts, share you