Jihadist group militants increase attacks in Nigeria-Niger-Benin borderlands
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-02-26 22:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Immigration, Africa, War & Conflict
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New data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) project showed that various jihadist groups, such as Al-Qaida and JNIM have recently expanded their activity in the border region between Nigeria, Niger and Benin, turning the zone into a flashpoint of violence.
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