President Donald Trump has long accused militants of attacking Christians in the predominantly Muslim north of Nigeria. President Donald Trump has long accused militants of attacking Christians in the predominantly Muslim north of Nigeria. Photo / Getty ImagesThe Australian Government has thrown its support behind US air strikes targeting Islamic State in Nigeria. US President Donald Trump revealed in a social media post on Christmas Day he had directed a “powerful and deadly strike against Isis terrorist scum” in restive northwestern Nigeria. Trump has long accused militants of attacking Christians in the predominantly Muslim north.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 26, 2025 20:17 UTC