The U.S. targeted two alleged Islamic State camps in Sokoto, a northwestern State. In reality, however, Mr. Trump is little different from his predecessors, who deployed America’s military might at will against weaker nations. Since returning to office, Mr. Trump has bombed Yemen, Syria, Somalia and Iran. In Nigeria’s case, Mr. Trump has fused military aggression with religion in an apparent bid to appeal to his Christian base. Boko Haram and ISWAP, along with the Islamic State Sahel Province, target both state apparatuses and local populations, regardless of their faith.

Source: The Hindu December 29, 2025 22:26 UTC