US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Nigeria over its treatment of Christians. He claims that Nigeria is not doing enough to protect Christians from violence and has ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible action. Trump’s comments come after designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern” due to severe violations of religious freedom.
However, Nigeria’s president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has denied these accusations, stating that his country does not reflect this characterization. The US withdrawal from Niger last year and the challenges in conducting effective military action against extremist groups highlight the difficulties in Trump’s plan.
The issue affects large numbers of Christians and Muslims in several states across Nigeria, as reported by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom in 2024.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/world/africa/trump-nigeria-military.html