Washington is stepping up its military presence to combat Islamist insurgents, but the move is viewed through the prism of US domestic politics and a White House narrative focused on protecting core ...

US President Donald Trump has accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christians from Islamist militants in the northwest.

An attack in Nigeria by suspected jihadi terrorists that killed at least 162 people has been condemned as "horrific" by ...

Nigeria counterterrorism efforts receive U.S. military support as American advisers arrive to help combat Boko Haram and ...

The Nigerian military says about 100 U.S. troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West ...

The Trump administration is sending about 200 troops to Nigeria to help train its military to fight Islamist militants, U.S.

DAKAR, Feb 16 (Reuters) - About 100 U.S. military personnel have arrived in Nigeria as Washington scales up an operation to ...

Nigeria announces arrival of 100 US soldiers following Trump's claims of Christian 'persecution' Abuja says it requested US troops plus equipment to help train soldiers of the West African country.

The 200 troops will supplement a small team of American military officers already embedded with Nigerian forces.

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible action in Nigeria, saying the U.S. could go in "guns-a-blazing" and halt aid if the government there ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correctly identify the summit in Washington this week. It is the International ...