The US Africa Command, in coordination with Nigeria, conducted additional air strikes against Islamic State targets in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 20 militants. These joint operations aim to counter militant groups in the Borno State.

The US ⁠Africa Command (Africom) said on Monday ⁠it had carried out additional air strikes against Islamic State targets in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, in coordination with the Nigerian government, as joint operations against militant groups intensify. Nigeria’s ‌Defence Headquarters said the latest strikes were conducted in the Metele area of Borno State, following intelligence that fighters had converged there. Multiple air strikes killed more than 20 Islamic State West Africa Province...