Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

The National Briefing · May 18, 2026 · 5m

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

1.    Nigeria- USA- ISS

US and Nigerian presidents say senior IS leader killed in joint operation

A senior Islamic State group leader has been killed in a joint operation by United States and Nigerian forces in the West African country, the two countries' presidents said.

US President Donald Trump, in a post on his Truth social media, said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in a “meticulously planned” joint operation with Nigerian forces…