Nigeria
Jews face harassment in nearly 100 countries as global religious hostilities spike, Pew shows
Overall, fifty-five countries had elevated (high or very high) levels of social hostilities involving religion in 2023, up from 45 the previous year.
Nigeria says two of its citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surges in South Africa
US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says
US CENTCOM kills senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-'Ulaywi in northwest Syria airstrike
At least 42 migrants missing, presumed dead, after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says
At least 42 migrants are missing after a boat capsized off Libya, the IOM said. Seven survivors were rescued after six days at sea as migrant deaths in the Mediterranean continue to rise.
Faith leaders and foreign critics clash over Nigeria’s religious violence narrative
Local imams, pastors, and rabbis point to daily examples of coexistence while arguing that Nigeria’s bloodshed stems from terrorism, corruption, and weak institutions rather than a war of faiths.
Why Sudan's General al-Burhan of Sudan is a growing threat to Israel - opinion
By aligning with Iran, Hezbollah, and the Muslim Brotherhood, and defying every American and Arab appeal for peace Sudan’s ruler has turned his country into a new front against Israel.
Nigeria welcomes US help to fight Islamic insurgents, demands territorial integrity
Trump has threatened military action over the ill-treatment of Christians in the country, although most victims of terror groups have been Muslim, analysts say.
Waltz invites Nicki Minaj to UN embassy after she speaks out in support of Christian Nigerians
Trump on Saturday said he has asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible "fast" military action in Nigeria if the West African nation fails to crack down on the killing of Christians.
Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians
Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria and halted US aid, accusing the country of allowing Christian persecution.
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM says it killed soldier in first Nigeria attack
Nigeria is battling an Islamist insurgency led by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) that has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than two million more.
Death toll in Nigeria mosque attack rises to 50, dozens of civilians abducted
Aminu Ibrahim, a lawmaker representing Malumfashi, the town attacked in Nigeria's northwest Katsina state, said at least 30 people were killed and 20 others burned alive.
Gunmen abduct 60 in northern Nigeria, kill villagers in overnight raids
The incident followed a separate mass abduction in Sabongarin Damri, in Zamfara state, on Saturday in which 70 people were taken.
Nigerian curriculum fosters peace but perpetuates harmful Jewish stereotypes, IMPACT-se finds
Textbook references to Jewish people, history, and Israel vary in tone and consistency, the study finds.
