Nigeria
American rapper Nicki Minaj to deliver speech at UN as US demands Nigeria protect Christians
The Starships singer was credited by Amb. Mike Waltz to be “the greatest female recording artist” and a “principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.”
ISWAP insurgents say they executed captured Nigerian military commander, army denies capture
Gunmen kill vice principal, abduct female students in attack on Nigerian school
No genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats
At least 42 migrants missing, presumed dead, after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says
At least 42 migrants are missing after a boat capsized off Libya, the IOM said. Seven survivors were rescued after six days at sea as migrant deaths in the Mediterranean continue to rise.
Faith leaders and foreign critics clash over Nigeria’s religious violence narrative
Local imams, pastors, and rabbis point to daily examples of coexistence while arguing that Nigeria’s bloodshed stems from terrorism, corruption, and weak institutions rather than a war of faiths.
Why Sudan's General al-Burhan of Sudan is a growing threat to Israel - opinion
By aligning with Iran, Hezbollah, and the Muslim Brotherhood, and defying every American and Arab appeal for peace Sudan’s ruler has turned his country into a new front against Israel.
Nigeria welcomes US help to fight Islamic insurgents, demands territorial integrity
Trump has threatened military action over the ill-treatment of Christians in the country, although most victims of terror groups have been Muslim, analysts say.
Waltz invites Nicki Minaj to UN embassy after she speaks out in support of Christian Nigerians
Trump on Saturday said he has asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible "fast" military action in Nigeria if the West African nation fails to crack down on the killing of Christians.
Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians
Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria and halted US aid, accusing the country of allowing Christian persecution.
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM says it killed soldier in first Nigeria attack
Nigeria is battling an Islamist insurgency led by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) that has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than two million more.
Death toll in Nigeria mosque attack rises to 50, dozens of civilians abducted
Aminu Ibrahim, a lawmaker representing Malumfashi, the town attacked in Nigeria's northwest Katsina state, said at least 30 people were killed and 20 others burned alive.
Gunmen abduct 60 in northern Nigeria, kill villagers in overnight raids
The incident followed a separate mass abduction in Sabongarin Damri, in Zamfara state, on Saturday in which 70 people were taken.
Nigerian curriculum fosters peace but perpetuates harmful Jewish stereotypes, IMPACT-se finds
Textbook references to Jewish people, history, and Israel vary in tone and consistency, the study finds.
Israeli held hostage for ransom in northeastern Nigeria, freed by local forces - report
The Nigerian military successfully freed him without gunfire or ransom payment after 24 hours, according to a report by Ynet.
