“Lakurawa, a new insurgent group, operates mainly in Kebbi and Sokoto states in northwestern Nigeria, where the United States carried out strikes on Islamic State‑linked militants in December.” Those strikes were a worthless act of face-saving for Trump after he issued threats to the Nigerian jihadis. Meanwhile, those jihadis continue their activities with impunity. “Suspected […]
Niger: Muslims murder five people in jihad raid on town
Niger’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) “quickly deployed a reconnaissance team to survey the affected area, but their efforts were hindered.” Their vehicle “fell victim to an ambush by the attackers.” How is it that the jihadis in West Africa (and elsewhere) are stronger than the central governments that vow to eradicate them? Who is […]