Terrorismo

Realistic illustration of U.S. and Nigerian troops conducting a joint operation in northeastern Nigeria's arid landscape at sunset.

Trump says joint U.S.-Nigeria operation killed senior Islamic State figure in northeastern Nigeria

16 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA Verificato

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki—whom he described as the Islamic State group’s global second-in-command—in a joint operation in northeastern Nigeria. U.S. Africa Command said its initial assessment found al-Minuki and other ISIS leaders were killed in the May 16 operation, though analysts noted there is no independent way to verify his exact rank inside the group.

US designates Nigerian national and companies for ISIS financing

The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies operating in Nigeria as alleged facilitators of financial activities linked to ISIS. The action targets individuals and entities helping the group move funds across borders.

New arrests made in White House UFC terror plot

23 giugno 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Federal authorities have charged two additional men in connection with an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. The Justice Department announced the arrests on Monday, expanding the investigation that began with the detention of 19-year-old Tycen Proper last week.

Africa

Three officers injured in Al-Shabaab attack on SOG camp in Mandera

Africa

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists burn schools in Borno

Criminalità

Toronto officer killed during manhunt tied to consulate shooting

L'islamologo francese François Burgat condannato in appello per apologia di terrorismo

François Burgat, 78 anni, è stato condannato il 27 maggio dalla corte d'appello di Aix-en-Provence al pagamento di una multa e di un risarcimento danni alle parti civili. Assolto in primo grado, l'ex direttore di ricerca del CNRS ha presentato ricorso in Cassazione.