A joint operation by the United States and Nigeria against Islamic State fighters has killed 175 over the past few days, Nigeria’s military said on Tuesday, while the head of the Africa-command" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="5253" data-entity-type="organization">US Africa Command said it showed the capabilities its forces could bring in Africa, home to the “epicentre of global terrorism”.The US sent troops to Nigeria in February in what was deemed a mostly advisory and training role, but the joint operation signals more active involvement. The Africa-command" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="5253" data-entity-type="organization">US Africa Command, or AFRICOM, confirmed the joint operation, saying no US or Nigerian troops were harmed.
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WED · 2026-05-20 · 05:40 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0520-77717
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Joint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Isis fighters
A joint operation between the United States and Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of 175 Islamic State fighters over the past few days, according to Nigeria's military. The head of the US Africa Command stated that this operation demonstrates the capabilities US forces can provide in Africa, which he described as the "epicenter of global terrorism." US troops were deployed to Nigeria in February in an advisory and training capacity, but this joint operation indicates a more active involvement.
Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-20 · 05:40 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A joint operation between the United States and Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of 175 Islamic State fighters over the past few days, according to Nigeria's military. The head of the US Africa Command stated that this operation demonstrates the capabilities US forces can provide in Africa, which he described as the "epicenter of global terrorism." US troops were deployed to Nigeria in February in an advisory and training capacity, but this joint operation indicates a more active involvement. The US Africa Command confirmed the operation and reported that no US or Nigerian troops sustained injuries.
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The US sent troops to Nigeria in February in an advisory and training role.
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No US or Nigerian troops were harmed in the joint operation.
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Joint Nigeria-US strikes killed 175 Isis fighters in the past few days.
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Africa is the ‘epicentre of global terrorism’.
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