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Donald Trump threatens military action in Nigeria

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Halida Abbaro | Adewole Dada
November 2, 2025Advertisement
Deadly attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria have sparked global concern. In June, gunmen killed up to 200 people in the Middle Belt, reigniting tensions in a region split between Muslims and Christians. The US government has accused Nigeria of allowing a "genocide." Analysts say land disputes and insurgency — not religion alone — fuel the violence.