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TerrorismNigeria

Why Nigerian insecurity matters beyond its borders

April 15, 2026

Nigeria's counterterrorism strategy is under intense scrutiny following the killing of dozens of civilians in a recent military airstrike on terrorists.

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A recent military airstrike that reportedly killed dozens of civilians has intensified scrutiny of the Nigeria's counterterrorism strategy.

Is the country making progress — or is the situation slipping?

On this Africalink podcast, Eddy Micah Jr. speaks with security analyst Oamien Roy Okhidievbie, a security analyst, and DW's Olisa Chukwumah in Lagos, Nigeria.

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