Trump praises Nigeria's efforts against violence towards Christians

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July 22, 2026 7:17 PM EDT

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia, U.S., July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

By Camillus Eboh

ABUJA, ‌July 22 (Reuters) - ​President ​Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his actions against violence, according ‌to a letter released by Nigeria's presidency on ⁠Wednesday, in contrast to the U.S. leader's threats late ‌last year over treatment ‌of that country's Christians.

Trump said he appreciated Tinubu's "decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people" and ​applauded his efforts to address "the violence affecting Christian communities," according to the letter, which was ⁠dated July 6.

"It is a true honor to stand with you ​in the fight against terrorists and to make the Federal Republic of Nigeria stronger ​and more prosperous," Trump wrote.

The ‌letter signals a warming of ties between Abuja and Washington since Trump ⁠last November accused the government of failing to protect Christians from extremist violence and threatened to cut aid ⁠to Nigeria and take possible military action.

Nigeria rejected the allegations, ​saying insecurity affected citizens of all faiths.

According to the Nigerian presidency, the two countries established a joint security working ‌group last year to expand intelligence sharing, training, and operations against militant ‌groups.

The letter was released days after U.S. Assistant ⁠Secretary of State for ‌Africa Frank Garcia ​visited Abuja for talks on strengthening security cooperation.

(Writing by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Edmund ‌Klamann)


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