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The United States carried out rare military strikes against ISIS-linked groups in northwest Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in U.S. involvement in West Africa’s security crisis.

In this video, we break down:

Where the U.S. strikes took place and why that region matters

What U.S. officials and the Nigerian government say about the operation

The distinction between ISIS-affiliated militants, local bandits, and criminal networks

Why the violence in Nigeria cannot be reduced to a simple religious conflict

How land disputes, governance gaps, and extremist groups intersect

What experts say about the real impact of these strikes on civilian safety, including Christian and Muslim communities

Nigeria’s conflict landscape is complex, involving terrorist organizations like Boko Haram and ISIS affiliates, long-running farmer–herder clashes, criminal banditry, and weak state control in certain regions. While political narratives often frame the violence in religious terms, on-the-ground realities suggest a far more complicated mix of factors.

This video provides context, expert insight, and a clear explanation of what the U.S. strikes mean — and what they don’t — for Nigeria and the wider region.