US EditionThere's no genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats
Northern CAN chairman clarifies Trump urged Nigerian government to combat terrorism without threatening invasion amid disputes over who suffers most from violence.
- President Donald Trump's remarks about violence against Christians in Nigeria were welcomed by Gwaivangmin, who called it an "answered prayer" and expressed excitement over U.S. intervention efforts to end the killings of believers in the country.
- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu responded to Trump's threats, asserting that his government works with leaders from all faiths to ensure security for all citizens.
- Gwaivangmin reported that attacks on Christians are increasing, with a significant rise in violence against missionaries.
- The African Union Commission chairperson denied claims of a genocide in northern Nigeria and asserted that most victims of Boko Haram are Muslims, urging careful consideration before making such statements.
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Nigerian Professionals in Europe Report Trump to EU Over US Military Threat
Nigerian professionals based in Europe have urged the European Union (EU) to restrain US President Donald Trump over his recent threats of military action against Nigeria, calling the remarks “provocative and dangerous.” The appeal came after Trump announced plans to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), citing alleged persecution of Christians. The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) described the US l…
US motive for military intervention in Nigeria unrelated to Christian massacres
After classifying Nigeria as a “disgraced country,” US President Donald Trump said on November 1 that American troops will attack the African country if the killing of Christians by Islamic terrorists does not end. Trump’s threat comes after long lobbying from US Congressman Riley Moore, who alleged on October 31 that there was an “alarming and ongoing persecution
There's no genocide in Nigeria, says AU chief after Trump military threats
UNITED NATIONS - There is no genocide in northern Nigeria, the African Union Commission chairperson said on Wednesday, rejecting accusations by U.S. President Donald Trump that \"very large numbers\" of Christians were being killed in Africa's most populous country. Read more at straitstimes.com.
There's no genocide in Nigeria: AU chief - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf says there is no genocide in northern Nigeria, rejecting accusations by United States (US) President Donald Trump that “very large numbers” of Christians were being killed in Africa’s most populous country. “What’s going on in the northern part of Nigeria has nothing to do with the kind of atrocities we see in Sudan or in some part of eastern DRC,” Youssouf addressed reporters at the…
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