The United States Africa Command said Nigeria is a key partner in the campaign against terrorist groups, ISIS and Al-Qaeda affiliates in West Africa and the Sahel.
The Commander of U.S. Africa Command, Gen. Dagvin Anderson, said the growing threat posed by ISIS and Al-Qaeda affiliates underscores the urgency of regional and international cooperation.
As reported by The Punch, Anderson stated this on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, during a virtual media briefing.
The development comes as violent extremist groups intensify attacks across the Sahel.
The terrorist groups have been putting pressure on regional states and threatening to destabilise national capitals.Get The Full, Details.




