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Will US strikes curb terror in Nigeria?

Chinaza Samuel
December 30, 2025

Just after Christmas, the United States targeted ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria. Coordinated with Abuja, the airstrikes signal a major shift in Nigeria's approach to foreign military involvement. AfricaLink host Chinaza Samuel speaks with DW's Ben Adam Shemang and analyst Zuwaqhu Bonat to unpack what happened, and how this event sets the tone for Nigeria's fight against terror.

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DW correspondent Chinaza Jennifer Samuel
Chinaza Samuel Chinaza is a journalist based in Abuja focused on human rights, environment, and current affairs.
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