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The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has described Nigeria as one of its most important partners in the ongoing fight against ISIS and Al-Qaeda-linked groups operating across West Africa.
Speaking during a virtual media briefing on Tuesday, AFRICOM Commander, General Dagvin Anderson, expressed concern over the rising wave of extremist violence across the Sahel, warning that terrorist groups are stepping up attacks and increasingly posing a threat to regional capitals.
According to Anderson, both ISIS (Daesh) and Al-Qaeda affiliates are expanding their influence in the region, making coordinated regional and international responses more critical than ever. He stressed that AFRICOM remains committed to working closely with countries that demonstrate both the willingness and capacity to confront these threats.
Nigeria, he noted, stands out as a model partner in West Africa. Anderson explained that U.S.–Nigeria cooperation spans intelligence sharing, surveillance and reconnaissance assistance, as well as intelligence fusion efforts designed to strengthen Nigeria’s counterterrorism capabilities.
“When we work with partners like Nigeria—partners that are both willing and capable—our collective effectiveness increases significantly,” he said.
The AFRICOM commander also referenced recent discussions held during the Aqaba Process meeting in Rome, which focused on terrorism in West Africa and was attended by President Bola Tinubu. He said the engagement helped reinforce collaboration between Nigeria and the United States, leading to deeper security cooperation, including the deployment of a small U.S. support team to assist Nigeria’s security operations.
Adding to the discussion, Sergeant Major Garric Banfield warned that insecurity fuels extremist growth. He noted that stability is essential for development, investment and long-term prosperity, stressing that secure environments create the foundation for economic growth.
AFRICOM’s remarks come at a time of expanding counterterrorism collaboration between the U.S. and Nigeria, particularly in intelligence exchange and support for security forces, as both nations intensify efforts to combat extremist violence across the region.