A new report says the Islamic militant groups are ramping up cross-border violence and tightening their grip in parts of Benin, Niger, and Nigeria.

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Niger, citing terrorism, kidnapping, crime, unrest and limited medical care.

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Militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State are rapidly increasing their attacks on the borderlands between Niger, Benin and Nigeria, turning remote transit corridors into active ...