Jihadist violence has spread from Nigeria to Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, with Islamic State affiliates planting landmines in Nigeria.

The entities involved

• Nigeria →

  sovereign state in West Africa

  • The federal government of Nigeria approved major infrastructure projects valued at ₦286 billion, enhancing operational efficiency.09:36
  • The FEC meeting, presided over by Tinubu, approved road projects in Asiago, Kogi, and Adamawa.09:36
• Islamic State →

  Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group

  • Suspect Abdul Ballout, linked to the Islamic State, was arrested in Lebanon and returned to Germany following an attack in Berlin.10:12
  • An assailant, suspected to be from Šabac, used Instagram to support Islamic State in Belgrade.02:49
• Chad →

  sovereign state in central Africa

  • A power interconnection project is being planned between Cameroon and Chad to facilitate electricity export.06:14
  • Algeria and Chad recorded significant net export price index rises, driven by increased fuel export prices.Sun 19:40

Related events

• Violence is spreading through KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, leading Nigeria, Ghana, and Malawi to evacuate their citizens.Jun 21
• Reuters reported on the violence currently taking place in Nigeria.Jul 29
• Threat of electoral violence and banditry reported in Nigeria.Jun 7
• Border raid caused tension between Chad and the Central African Republic.Fri 21:14
• Insecurity and crime are reported in both Nigeria and Benin City.Jun 18