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Islamic State – West Africa Province & Boko Haram

27 shared events · Importance 8 · Last updated May 17, 2026

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Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province, in conjunction with Boko Haram, carried out the abduction of 42 individuals from a school in Nigeria — Borno State.
Boko Haram: Boko Haram, along with ISWAP, is responsible for the abduction of 42 students and children from a school in Nigeria — Borno State, continuing their pattern of attacks in the region.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province is mentioned as potentially involved in the attack alongside Boko Haram, further complicating the security situation.
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is the perpetrator of the abduction of students from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School, causing fear and instability in the region.
May 15, 2026 · 15 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province is mentioned as a rival splinter group to Boko Haram, also operating in the Lake Chad region.
Boko Haram: Boko Haram launched a deadly attack on a military base in the Lake Chad region, killing 23 Chadian soldiers and wounding 26 others. This action demonstrates their continued threat despite counterinsurgency efforts.
May 05, 2026 · 16 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: 2026 United States intervention in Nigeria served as a senior commander of the Islamic State – West Africa Province and oversaw operations connected to the Lake Chad division, indicating a disruption to its leadership.
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is mentioned as an extremist group that Nigeria has struggled with, and its splinter group, Islamic State – West Africa Province, is active in the region.
May 16, 2026 · 235 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: The Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) is mentioned as another armed group against which military operations must comply with international law.
Boko Haram: Boko Haram camps were targeted by Chadian jets, leading to civilian casualties among Nigerian fishermen forced to pay taxes to the group.
May 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province is a rival faction to Boko Haram in the region, mentioned in the context of the ongoing conflict.
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is suspected of carrying out the kidnappings, as the attacks bear their hallmark. They are vying for control over the region.
May 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province is a terrorist group whose hideouts Governor Babagana Zulum urged the military to dismantle, though not directly involved in the main event.
Boko Haram: Boko Haram is a terrorist group whose hideouts Governor Babagana Zulum urged the military to dismantle, though not directly involved in the main event.
Dec 10, 2025 · 7 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province, alongside Boko Haram, carried out attacks in Nigeria — Borno State, leading to the deaths of security personnel and a hunter, and destroying property.
Apr 04, 2026 · 9 articles
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Domestic
Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) received logistical support in the form of fuel from Suleman Abdullahi, which the court's action aims to disrupt.
Apr 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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Islamic State – West Africa Province: Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) is cited as another radical Islamist group contributing to the violence against Christians in Nigeria.
Oct 31, 2025 · 8 articles
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Dec 24, 2025 · 33 articles
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Dec 30, 2025 · 7 articles
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Dec 25, 2025 · 102 articles
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Feb 16, 2026 · 10 articles
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Jan 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 24, 2026 · 7 articles
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Mar 17, 2026 · 37 articles
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Mar 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 19, 2026 · 26 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 13 articles
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Apr 14, 2026 · 20 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 9 articles
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Apr 07, 2026 · 33 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 44 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 19 articles
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Apr 09, 2026 · 33 articles
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