Lessons from Liberia: The Strategic Failures Behind Nigeria’s Boko Haram War Col. Adeniyi Oshakuade (Rtd) offers a strategic and historical examination of why Nigeria has struggled to achieve decisive victory over Boko Haram. Drawing parallels with the Liberian Civil War and the limitations faced by ECOMOG, he highlights recurring military, political, and regional dynamics that continue to undermine counterinsurgency efforts. | Edmund Obilo

President of Botswana, Duma Boko, has promised to take President Donald Trump's "humiliation of African leaders" lightly when they meet. The outspoken Boko, in a media address, fell short of saying he will put Donald Trump of the United States in his place the day they meet, after seeing him humiliate five African presidents who visited him at the White House. Many people across Africa did not take lightly when Trump asked Liberia's President Boakai, "where he learned such good English," going f

🇺🇸 US Conducts Airstrikes Against Islamic State Militants in Northwest Nigeria 🇳🇬 The United States has launched military strikes targeting Islamic State affiliate groups in northwest Nigeria. The operation marks a continued effort to combat terrorist expansion in the Sahel region. This is based on official US military reports. How do international counterterrorism operations affect local and regional stability in conflict-prone regions like the Sahel? Security and Africa analysts, share you

Understanding the Recent U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria: What Happened and Why It Matters 🔍🇺🇸🌍 On December 25, 2025, U.S. forces conducted precision airstrikes in northwest Nigeria's Sokoto State, targeting camps linked to Islamic State militants (known locally as Lakurawa). The operation was coordinated with Nigerian authorities and aimed at disrupting groups involved in regional violence. Nigeria faces complex security challenges, including banditry, kidnappings, and extremist activity that af