US Strategy Declares West Africa and Lake Chad Basin as Key Terror Fronts

The US government’s 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy names West Africa, the Sahel, the Lake Chad Basin, Mozambique, Sudan and Somalia as critical battlefields where extremist groups are regrouping. It highlights Nigeria’s decade-long fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP and criticizes past policies for allowing jihadist networks to exploit ungoverned spaces. The plan promises a light US military presence, continued joint airstrikes like those in Sokoto State in December 2025, and enhanced support to protect communities—particularly Christians—facing targeted attacks.

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