Nigeria: Senator calls for establishment of US military base in Borno

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, called for the establishment of a US military base in the Mandara Mountains to combat Boko Haram. He described insurgent movement routes and noted the Nigerian army lacks resources. The request follows a surge in violence, including suicide bombings in Maiduguri in March 2026 and a school abduction in May. Ndume urged for a permanent American presence.