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The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation between the two countries.
The delivery was confirmed by United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which oversees US military operations across the continent
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday, AFRICOM said the supplies were handed over to Nigerian partners in Abuja.
“U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership,” AFRICOM stated.
The post, which tagged US Mission Nigeria, did not disclose the specific nature or quantity of the military equipment delivered.
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This comes amid a broader security partnership between Nigeria and the US. On Christmas night, US forces conducted airstrikes in Sokoto State, targeting Islamic State–linked militants accused of working with the Lakurawa jihadist group and local armed bandit networks.
The strikes followed a diplomatic disagreement sparked by allegations of persecution and violence against Christians in Nigeria.
US President Donald Trump had previously described the situation as “genocide,” an assertion that was strongly rejected by the Nigerian government.
nited States President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests.
“Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America. This Order is final and conclusive,” Trump said on Truth Social
Iran’s main trading partners are China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, according to the economic database Trading Economics.
