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Military Group

Islamic State – West Africa Province

Tracked across 37 events · 798 articles · First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last active Apr 20, 2026

Sentiment
-72
Attention
4
Events
37
Relationships
5
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International
Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) suffered significant losses, including the destruction of three detention facilities and the neutralization of 32 fighters. This operation severely degrades their operational capabilities, funding mechanisms, and control over local populations.
Feb 03, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
The Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) suffered a significant blow to its command and control structure with the elimination of its commander, Julaibib, and several fighters. This operation has thrown ISWAP elements into disarray, weakening their operational cohesion in the region.
Jan 31, 2026 · 11 articles
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Domestic
Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) elements faced disruption of their crossing routes and logistics supplies due to ambushes by Nigeria===Operation Hadin Kai. The interception of funds further weakens their ability to finance and coordinate activities.
Feb 16, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
Islamic State – West Africa Province is implicated in a propaganda campaign, using outdated information to project a false sense of strength. Nigeria===Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai reported successful operations against Islamic State – West Africa Province, leading to casualties and the recovery of critical supplies.
Mar 03, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Islamic State – West Africa Province launched a coordinated attack on Nigerian troops in Nigeria===Yobe State, which was successfully repelled, resulting in over 20 of their fighters being killed, including a senior commander. This represents a significant setback for the group.
Mar 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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Nigeria===Operation Hadin Kai enemy of Islamic State – West Africa Province Islamic State – West Africa Province is an enemy of Nigeria===Operation Hadin Ka
Nigeria adversary Islamic State – West Africa Province Islamic State – West Africa Province is a non-government military actor hostile
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