- ‘Respect Nigeria’s Sovereignty’ – African Union Rejects U.S. Military Threats
- Commission urges respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Calls for diplomacy, not force, to tackle regional insecurity.
The African Union (AU) Commission has urged the United States to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty and engage through diplomatic dialogue, following renewed claims by Washington of religious persecution in the country.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the AU’s statement came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent move to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and his warning of possible military action to eliminate alleged Islamic terrorist groups.
According to the AU Commission, the allegations that the Nigerian government is complicit in the killing of Christians and the threat of military intervention are troubling and risk escalating regional instability.
It emphasised that Nigeria, like many African nations, faces complex and multidimensional security challenges that require cooperation, not confrontation. The Commission described the U.S. position as an oversimplification of Nigeria’s internal issues, warning that such narratives could inflame tensions and undermine peace efforts.
“The Commission notes with concern recent statements by the United States of America alleging that the Government of Nigeria is complicit in the targeted killing of Christians and threatening military action,” the AU said.
It added that Nigeria remains a key AU member state, playing a vital role in counterterrorism, peacekeeping, and regional integration.
The Commission reaffirmed that respect for Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential to maintaining continental peace and stability.
“The AUC fully respects Nigeria’s sovereign right to manage its internal affairs, including security, religious freedom, and human rights, in line with its Constitution and international obligations,” it stated.
It called on Washington and other international partners to prioritise dialogue, intelligence-sharing, and capacity-building partnerships, stressing that military threats could worsen insecurity and undermine AU principles of peaceful conflict resolution.
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