Lagos, Dec 26, 2025 (AFP) - US used drone-launched missiles in strikes, Nigeria says

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2025-12-27

Nigeria's information minister said Friday that the US strikes in northwest Nigeria conducted on Christmas Day used guided missiles launched from drones. The United States announced its strikes on unspecified militants linked to Islamic State group Thursday, though information on who specifically was targeted -- and the extent of each country's involvement -- remains unclear. Nigeria is battling numerous armed conflicts, including a jihadist insu......

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