Africa: All of Africa Today – April 13, 2026

Scores Killed in Nigeria Air Strike on Market

Scores of people, mostly traders, were killed after a Nigerian military air strike reportedly hit a village market. The attack took place near the border between Yobe and Borno states. The aircraft was said to be engaged in an operation against Islamist militants in the area. The Nigerian Air Force said it carried out “mop-up” air strikes on “identified terrorist locations” within the Jilli axis of Borno State. Multiple sources said the fighter jet…