Coverage dated February 15, 2026 to February 16, 2026
American troops sent to Nigeria
Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ABUJA, Nigeria -- About 100 U.S. troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country as the government fights against Islamic militants and other armed groups, the Nigerian military announced Monday.
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The Nigerian military says about 100 U.S. troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country. The arrival followed a request by the Nigerian government to the U.
ABUJA, Nigeria -- About 100 U.S. troops plus equipment have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country as the government fights against Islamic militants and other armed groups, the Nigerian military announced Monday.
The arrival followed a request by the Nigerian government to the U.S government for help with training, technical support and intelligence-sharing, the military said in a statement.
U.S. troops Nigeria deployment brings 100 American military personnel to support local forces against Islamic militants, with 200 total expected in noncombat mission.
