Event Brief
US Africa Command conducts additional strikes in Nigeria
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Summary: U.S. Africa Command carried out additional airstrikes against Islamic State in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday.
WHO: U.S. Africa Command
WHAT: Conducted additional airstrikes against Islamic State
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 3:58 AM ET
WHERE: Northeastern Nigeria
WHY: To strike Islamic State targets in coordination with the Nigerian government
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