US and Nigerian forces killed a senior ISIS commander on Friday, President Donald Trump said, in an operation he said had “greatly diminished” the militant group’s power.

The attack near the Lake Chad Basin is the largest U.S. operation in Nigeria since American troops deployed in February.

Human intelligence penetrated deep local networks to kill ISIS West Africa commander al-Minuki, described as the group's biggest loss in years.

Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, alias ‘Abu Khadijah,’ was known as the “deputy caliph” of the militant group and “one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world,” Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement ...

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces. CENTCOM said they, as well as partner forces, conducted "large-scale strikes" against multiple ISIS ...

US and Nigerian forces say ISIS-linked commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in a joint operation in Nigeria, raising security concerns

Despite recent operations, U.S. force reduction moves have ignited concerns over America's ability to stifle terror plots emanating from the continent.